Goa, Nov. 3 -- Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Tuesday inaugurated the first-ever World Konkani Music Conference in Mangaluru and extended his best wishes to the organisers.

Addressing the gathering, Sawant announced that the Goa government would consider Konkani achievers from outside the State for its prestigious state awards, recognising their contributions to the promotion and development of the language and its culture.

The 13-day international conference is being organised by Konkani cultural organisation Mandd Sobhann as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations.

The event is being held at Town Hall in Mangaluru from November 3 to 15, bringing together participants to celebrate Konkani music and its cultural heritage.

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