Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 17: The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy has invited applications for the Book Awards 2025 and Honorary Awards 2025, recognising outstanding contributions to Konkani literature, art and folklore.
Book Award 2025
Authors and publishers are invited to submit works published between January 1 and December 31, 2025 in the following categories:
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Konkani poetry
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Konkani short stories or novels
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Translated works into Konkani (priority category) or articles/research/critical studies
Applicants must send four copies of the submitted book along with their application.
The Book Award includes Rs 25,000 honorarium, a shawl, memento, garland, certificate, and phalatambool.
Honorary Award 2025
Applications are also invited for the Lifetime Achievement–based Honorary Awards in the following three categories:
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Konkani literature
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Konkani arts (theatre, music, cinema)
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Konkani folklore
Individuals, organisations or members of the public may nominate deserving achievers by submitting applications along with relevant documents.
The Honorary Award carries Rs 50,000 honorarium, a shawl, memento, garland, certificate, and phalatambool.
Submission details
Applicants must clearly mention on the envelope:
All applications should be sent to:
Registrar, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, Mahanagara Palike Building, Lalbagh, Mangaluru – 575003.
The last date for submission is January 2, 2026.