Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 16: The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy has invited applications for its Honorary Award 2026 to recognise lifetime achievements in various fields.

The prestigious award will be presented in three categories: Konkani literature, Konkani art (including drama, music, and cinema), and Konkani folklore. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000, along with a shawl, memento, garland, certificate, and a traditional fruit bowl (phalathamboola).

Achievers can apply directly, or the public and organisations can nominate deserving candidates by submitting their details along with suitable supporting documents. The applications must be submitted in an envelope mandatorily inscribed with "Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy Honorary Award-2026".

The applications should be addressed to the registrar, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, City Corporation Building, Lalbagh, Mangaluru 575003. The last date to submit the applications is October 31, 2026.