Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 13: The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi has invited applications from authors and publishers for its Book Awards 2026, recognising books published during the calendar year from January 1 to December 31.

Awards will be presented in three categories: Konkani poetry; Konkani short stories or novels; and works translated into Konkani, with first preference given to translations, followed by articles, studies and criticism.

Each award carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000, along with a shawl, memento, garland, certificate and fruits.

Applicants are required to submit four copies of the book along with the application. The envelope must be superscribed 'Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi Book Award - 2026'.

The applications should be sent to the registrar, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi, Mangaluru City Corporation Building, Lalbagh, Mangaluru - 575003.

The last date for submission is December 31, 2026, by 5 pm.