Applications Invited for Bhasha Puraskar Awards
1. Issuing Authority: Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa.
2. Awards:
a) Durgaram Upadhe Sanskrit Bhasha Puraskar
b) Jnanpith Awardee Ravindra Kelekar Konkani Bhasha Puraskar
c) B.D. Satoskar Marathi Bhasha Puraskar
3. Eligible Years: 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025.
4. Eligibility Criteria:
Person of Goan origin
Residing in Goa
Minimum 50 years of contribution in promoting the language through teaching, writing, translation, etc.
5. Languages Covered: Konkani, Marathi, Sanskrit
6. Application Process:
Applications to be submitted in prescribed form
All required documents must be enclosed
Institutional nominations must be on letterhead with round seal and authorized signature
7. Availability of Forms:
Directorate of Official Language, 1st Lift, 5th Floor, Junta House, Panaji
Contact: 0832-2420179 / 2420071
Email: dir-dol.goa@nic.in
8. Last Date for Submission: May 9, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
9. Important Note: Late applications will not be accepted.
