Konkani Manyatha Divas was celebrated at the P.F.X Saldanha Auditorium, Administrative Office of the MCC Bank Ltd, on 15th August,2024, to commemorate the inclusion of Konkani language in the 8th schedule of Indian constitution.

The program was presided over by the chairman, Sahakara ratna, Mr Anil Lobo. Mr Ronald Rodrigues, vice president of Pastoral council of Valencia church, was the guest of honour. He inaugurated the program by hoisting the Konkani flag. Mr Jerald J. D’silva, Vice chairman of the Bank and Mr Sunil Menezes, General Manager, Members of Karnataka Sahithya Academy Mr Naveen Lobo, Mr Ronald Crasta nd Mrs Sapna Crasa were on the dias.

Mr Ronald Rodrigues, in his speech, emphasised the importance of celebrating Konkani Manyatha Divas. He called upon the gathering to have a passion towards the mother tongue, Konkani and save its culture for the future generations.

Chairman, Mr Anil Lobo congratulated Mr Ronald Rodrigues with a memento.

Various Konkani Cultural programs were conducted by Sunil Siddhi & team, Nach Sobhann, Kudmi Nach Pongod and Summel. 

In his key note address, chairman, Sahakara Ratna, Mr Anil Lobo, expressed the significance of celebrating Konkani Manyatha Divas. Being a leading co-operative Bank in the coastal region of Karnataka, the Bank has the responsibility towards the society and will always encourage the rich cultural heritage of Konkani language.

The 0Directors and Staff members who celebrated silver or golden birthday during the months from January to August,2024, were honoured by Sahakara ratna, Mr Anil Lobo. 

The children of the Directors and Staff members who have excelled in Curricular and co-curricular activities were felicitated by the Chairman, Sahakara Ratna, Mr Anil Lobo. 

The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy members, viz., Mr Ronald Crasta, Mrs Sapna Crasta, Mr Naveen Lobo and Mr Sunil Siddi were recognised for their presence with Bouquet, shawl and memento. 

The “indefatigable crusader” of Konkani, Vishwa Konkani Kala Ratna, Mr Eric Ozario was felicitated with shawl, garland and Fruits for his tireless work towards preserving the culture and heritage of Konkani language. Mrs Irene Lobo read the mann part and handed over the same to Mr Eric Ozario.

In response to the felicitation, Mr Eric Ozario, thanked the Bank for honouring him. He praised the chairman, Mr Anil Lobo for his creative & thought provoking ideas towards celebrating Konkani Manyatha Divas. He called upon the gathering to support MCC Bank as it supports the artists and well wishers. 

Chairman Mr Anil Lobo felicitated the artists who performed during the programme. 

Directors, Mr Andrew Dsouza, Mr J.P.Rodrigues, Mr Roshan Dsouza, Mrs Irene Rebello, Dr Freeda Dsouza, Mr David Dsouza, Mr Herald Monteiro, Dr Gerald Pinto, Mr Anil Patrao, Mr Vincent Lasrado, Mr Melwin Vas, Mr Elroy Crasta, Mr C.G. Pinto, Mr Sushanth Saldanha, Mr Felix Dcruz, Mr Alwyn P. Monteiro, Deputy General Manager, Raj F. Menezes and all the staff members were present for the celebration. 

General Manager, Mr Sunil Menezes, proposed vote of thanks. Mr Vittori Karkal, compered the program. 

All the Staff members and their family members were present for the programme.