Comparison of Konkani Language Support in Karnataka and Maharashtra
🌴 Comparison of Konkani Language Support in Karnataka and Maharashtra 1. Educational Support Karnataka : 🌴 Konkani is introduced as an optional third language in select schools across Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Uttara Kannada districts. 🌴 The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy provides curriculum materials, trained teachers, and supports education in multiple scripts (Kannada, Devanagari). 🌴 Scholarships, bags, and exam support are provided by the World Konkani Centre for over 4,000 students. 🌴 Plans are in place to revive teaching in more schools starting next academic year. Maharashtra : 🌴 Konkani is not part of the regular school curriculum in the Konkan belt. 🌴 No dedicated government-supported programs exist to promote Konkani education. 🌴 Under the NEP 2020, schools can technically offer Konkani as a third language, but it’s not practiced. 🌴 Marathi dominates as the medium of instruction even in Konkani-speaking areas. 2. Institutional and Government Support...
