The 34th All India Konkani Convention is being held in Pune, Maharashtra, on November 14 and 15, 2026, bringing together members of the Konkani-speaking community and people committed to preserving and promoting the Konkani language, literature and culture. Organised by the All India Konkani Parishad, the two-day convention is an important platform for strengthening the identity of Konkani and encouraging greater engagement with its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.
The convention brings together Konkani speakers, writers, cultural activists, educators and community representatives from different parts of India. It aims to provide a common platform for people working towards the development of Konkani and to strengthen connections among communities spread across different regions. The All India Konkani Parishad has historically worked to unite Konkani-speaking people and promote the language, literature, education and culture at the national level.
CA Nandagopal Shenoy to Lead the Convention
A key highlight of this year's convention is the nomination of CA Nandagopal Shenoy as its president. An eminent Konkani activist and President of the Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskrithi Prathishtan at the World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru, Shenoy will take over the responsibility from Konkani activist Fr Mousinho de Ataide, who held the position for the previous two years.
A chartered accountant by profession, Shenoy has been practising in the field of indirect taxation since 1989. His contribution to Konkani language and cultural initiatives has been significant. Since 2021, he has been leading the World Konkani Centre, where he has supported initiatives aimed at promoting Konkani content, encouraging young talent and strengthening community participation.
Through the World Konkani Centre, Shenoy has been instrumental in supporting more than 1,700 videos on the Vishwa Konkani YouTube channel. He has also contributed to youth development programmes, including the Vidyakalpaka scholarship support initiative and Khitij, a soft-skills development programme. His appointment is expected to provide further momentum to initiatives focused on language promotion, cultural preservation and youth engagement.