Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru, Aug 5: Jagotik Konknni Songhotton (JKS-Global Konkani Organization) will be convening its 2nd Global Conclave on Sunday August 23 at Kalaangann in Shaktinagar here.

This was announced by Eric Ozario, secretary of Jagotik Konknni Songhotton at a press meet here on Wednesday August 5.

He further said, "In this 2nd Global Conclave, we will finalize and adopt the 'Konkani Language Plan' (Konkanni Fuddara Yevzo'nn) to ensure a secure future for Konkani. Over 200 delegates will be representing various Konkani organizations from around the world," he added.

"Last year in August, Jagotik Konknni Songhotton had organized the First Global Conclave, in which we had decided to initiate 'Konkani Language Plan', for which we prepared the draft and circulated among all Konkani-speaking people globally. A steering committee consisting of prominent Konkani leaders and intellectuals was formed, and this conducted the global survey based on which the draft has been prepared.

"During the 2nd Global Conclave, the draft will be finalized and adopted. The final book will be published in three scripts - Kannada, Devanagari and Romi. This Konkani Language Plan will be a historic attempt to ensure a secure future for Konkani language and culture," he said.

He also requested all Konkani-speaking people to study the draft and submit their observations, feedback and corrections and participate in the Global Conclave. The draft may be procured by emailing - jksglobe@gmail.com.

"This attempt of Konkani-speaking people to plan ahead for their language and culture will inspire people of other launguages," Ozario added.

Dr Ravishshankar Rao, JKS steering committee member, also spoke on this occasion.

Louis Pinto, treasurer, JKS, Harriet Vidyasagar and Lingappa Gowda, members of steering committee were present.