Dr. T. M. A. Pai Foundation, a Konkani Linguistic Minority Trust,
was established in 1981 to perpetuate the memory of (Padmashree)
Dr. T. M. A. Pai, physician, educationist, banker, philanthropist,
an outstanding Konkani, one of the greatest visionaries and the
Founder of the internationally famous Manipal Educational
Institutions. The Trust was established with an objective to
support and promote the advancement of educational activities and
promote the Konkani Language and the culture of Konkani speaking
people.
Best Konkani Book Award 2024
To recognise the contribution made to Konkani Language and Literature, the Best Konkani Book Award was instituted in the year 1985. The Award carries 25,000/- in cash and a citation. We have so far awarded 37 Best Konkani Book Awards.
Entries are now invited from writers and publishers of books in Konkani for Dr. T. M.A. Pai Best Konkani Book Award 2024. The book may be in Devanagari, Kannada, Malayalam or Roman script and should have been published between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023. Last date for receipt of entries is 31st October, 2025
Please note:
- One author should send one book only.
- The book should be one single whole book and not in more than one parts or volumes.
- The book to be sent should not have got any award in the past from any source be it public, private or government.
- The book to be sent should be originally written in Konkani by the author and not the translation of any other book of any other language.
Four copies of the book should be sent to:
The President,
Dr. T. M. A. Pai Foundation,
Syndicate House,
Manipal – 576 104
Phone: (0820) 2922335
Email:
drtmapaifoundation@rediffmail.com