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Sawant to Pitch Konkani Academy in Pune to Maharashtra CM
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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Sawant plans to request the Maharashtra Chief Minister to establish a Konkani Academy in Pune to promote the language and culture.
Sawant has announced his intention to urge the Chief Minister of Maharashtra to set up a dedicated Konkani Academy in Pune. The proposal aims to create an institutional framework for the preservation and promotion of the Konkani language.
The initiative is expected to focus on linguistic research, cultural activities, and educational programs related to the Konkani community. By establishing such an academy in Pune, the goal is to provide a central hub for scholars and enthusiasts to engage with the language.
This move highlights the ongoing efforts to recognize and support regional languages within the state. The request will be formally communicated to the state leadership as part of broader cultural advocacy.
The initiative is expected to focus on linguistic research, cultural activities, and educational programs related to the Konkani community. By establishing such an academy in Pune, the goal is to provide a central hub for scholars and enthusiasts to engage with the language.
This move highlights the ongoing efforts to recognize and support regional languages within the state. The request will be formally communicated to the state leadership as part of broader cultural advocacy.