Mangalore: Konkani Nakshatra Award were conferred on Jayashree Shanbagh, former director of Mangalore  Akashavani and Gladys Rego, noted Konkani writer at a special seminar  “ Konkani Stree” organised by the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy in Mangalore on September 29, Saturday.

Usha Kini, programme Co-ordinator, Bangalore Doordarshan inaugurated the programme. In her address, she said Bangalore Doordarshan would seek the help of the Konkani Academy in airing more Konkani programmes. Kasargod Chinna, Academy President, presided over the function.

Judith Mascarenhas, former deputy mayor and social worker and  B Devdas Pai, Registrar  of the Academy, were present as chief guests.

Dr Geetha Shenoy, Shakuntala R Kini, Florine Roche and Catherine Rodrigues spoke on the role of women in literary, cultural sports and folk fields respectively.

Joyce Ozario presented a Konkani light music programme while Vidya Gulvadi gave a Konkani classical music concert.