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 2025
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 38 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 2025. The book may be in Devanagari, Kannada, Malayalam or Roman script and should have been published between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. Last date for receipt of entries is 31st October, 2026
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