Upcoming events of Komarpanth Samaj - Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

Events of Komarpant Samaj:

1) 25th Dec. 2015 AGM at 10.30 a m.at Karwar.

2) 25th  Dec. 2015 Pooja & get together  at Bombay.

3) 3rd Jan 2016, AGM & get together at Bangalore from 10 a.m onwards.

4) 26th Jan 2016 AGM at Poona

5) 13th Feb. 2016, Vadhu Vaar melava from 4 p.m to 7 p.m.at Dadar, Bombay

Information compiled by Sri Ramachandra Naik Painguini Goa. 

R B S Komarpant of Cancona in the News - Navhind Times

Let Konkani be the unifying force for Goans: Damodar Mauzo

Published on: July 14, 2010 - 22:46

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POINGUINNIM: A book on tiatr titled ‘Teag’, written by Mr Ramesh B Komarpant was recently released at the hands of Damodar Mauzo, who was the chief guest on the occasion. The function was presided over by Goa Konkani Academy vice-president, Mr Vincy Quadros. Others present on the occasion were vice-president of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Mr Shridhar Kamat, Mr kamlakar Mhalshi and a host of other dignitaries.

Mauzo, speaking on the occasion, said that Konkani in the Devanagri and Romi script go hand in hand, but there were sections of people with vested interests who were trying to create rifts among the people over the issue. He said the time has come to fight any attempt at divisions and instead work with unity adding that working towards the promotion of both the scripts was the need of the hour. Mauzo maintained that the two forms of Konkani theatre namely ‘tiatr’ and ‘natak’ have a distinct identity and hence comparison of any sort was unfair.

Mr Shridhar Kamat in his speech stated that tiatr had its own strengths and any comparison with any other forms of drama would be inappropriate and that Konkani tiatr has contributed immensely towards the development of the Konkani language. He hoped that with the number of people choosing to write in Konkani increasing, Konkani would receive the much needed boost. Though Canacona doesn’t have a Ravindra Bhavan, musical activities and other forms of dramas continued to thrive here he said suggesting that the facilities and schemes offered by the Ravindra Bhavan at Margao should also be extended to the people of Canacona so that Canconkars too could get a platform to showcase their talent.

Mr Vincy Quadros took the opportunity to advise budding writers to forward one copy of their book to the executive committee. He further listed out a few schemes that writers could avail of.

Mr Sudesh Naik explained the preface of the book while Mr Vassalo Carvalho spoke on Konkani tiatr, its composition, setting and inception. Earlier, Mr Kamlakar Mhalshi welcomed the gathering, while Mr Anant Agni compered the function. Mr R B S Komarpant proposed the vote of thanks.

http://www.navhindtimes.in/iwatch/let-konkani-be-unifying-force-goans-damodar-mauzo

Opposition for grants to English medium schools BY Konkani Tiatr writer R B S Komarpant - NEWS ARCHIVE OF THE HERALD

HERALD - 27th March 2011,

Page 5 Opposition for grants to English medium schools gains momentum 

CANACONA, MARCH 26: The movement to oppose demands for government grants to English medium schools has begun picking in Canacona, as a few people, including Marathi protagonists, met at the residence of a Tiatrist in Canacona to discuss the issue on Friday evening. After discussing the issue, a resolution was taken condemning Education Minister Babush Monseratte for supporting the demand to provide government aid to English medium schools. 

The meeting took place at the residence of Konkani Tiatr writer R B S Komarpant to prepare a roadmap for the taluka level meet on Monday and for April 6 meeting at Azad Maidan in Panjim. Komarpant sought to blame the Christian community for demanding government grants to English medium primary schools. "By demanding grants for English medium primary schools, the Christians are dividing the people," said Komarpant, who convened the meeting on Friday. Konkani writer Kamlakar Mhalshi informed that no particular community should be made responsible for the issue, "but we should explore and solve the issue as to why suddenly parents of children attending primary schools run by the archdiocese now want to shift to English medium." "We should know the reason and educate parents first, who apparently with a reason have decided to demand English medium education to their children from elementary level." "We should not forget that the archdiocese managed schools in the State had shifted to Konkani medium once the primary education in mother tongue was made mandatory and no one had bothered to question it then," he said. ' Amid discussion over demands for government grants to English medium schools in the State, few area-wise representatives were chosen and asked to bring more people to attend the Monday meet, which also will be attended by speakers from other parts of the State. 

In the meeting, representatives were also asked to involve elected representatives, including both MLAs, panchayat members, Mahila Mandals, Devasthan committees and others so that more people attend the meet. Incidentally, the demand for English medium primary education is high even in Canacona taluka. Sources have told Herald that in Canacona there are over 300 students studying in an unaided English medium private primary school run by an education society, while there are only 700 students studying in seven aided Konkani medium primary schools. Ulhas Pai Bhatikar (State awardee and retired headmaster), Shantaji Naik Gaonkar (retired headmaster), Kamlakar Bhalshi (Konkani writer/Sarva Shiksha Abhiya Canacona i/c), Anant Agni (teacher), RBS Komarpant (Konkani writerlTiatrist), Shantaram Komarpant (retired government primary teacher), Ravindra Raikar (retired teacher), Chinmoy were some of the people present at the meeting.

Felicitation of Komarpant Artists - Datta Komarpant's Blog

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National Commission for Backward Classes to hold Meeting at Panaji, Goa - News

Panaji, Feb 21- Under section 9 (1) of the National Commission for Backward Classes Act (Act No. 27 of 1993), the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) with examine requests for inclusion of any class of citizens as a backward class in the Central List of Backward Classes and hear Complaints of over-inclusion or under inclusion f any backward class in such lists and tender such advice to the Central Government as it deems appropriate, and under Section 9 (2) of the Act such advice of the Commission shall ordinarily be binding upon the Central Government.

           The Commission  consisting of Justice MN Rao, Chairperson,  S.K. Khanventhan  member, Deepak Katole, member and Smt. Chitra Chopra, Member-Secretary will hold a Public Hearing on 24th February, 2011 at 10.00 A.M. at Seminar Hall, Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa regarding the request received by this Commission from the State Government of Goa/representatives, listed below for their inclusion in the Central List of Other Backward Classes for the State of Goa.

           Castes /Communities in respect of which Public Hearing is to be helds Teli (including Christian Teli), Shimpi (including Christian Shimpi), Christian Renders, Komarpant, Thakar, Satarkar, Chari/Mesta, Nadaf, Pinjar, Mansoori and Quraishi, Kasab, Kasai.

           The association (s) organization (s) and/or individual (s) of the above castes/sub-castes/ communities are requested to appear before the Bench of the Commission as per the above programme and furnish all available information/data regarding the above castes/sub-castes/communities. Any other association (s) organization (s) and/or individual (s) who have any view to express in the matter of the aforesaid  castes/communities also be present. 

Source - http://www.digitalgoa.com/ca_disp.php?id=1821

Some Komarpants still live in mud houses - Navhind Times

Members of this community who had been neglected for many years since Liberation finally hope for upliftment of their community. These people have been living in mud houses with thatched roofs and occupationally involve themselves in cultivating tenanted fields and fishing.

By JOAO SOUSA M | NT NeTWORK

MARGAO: After being ignored for decades in post-Liberation Goa, the Komarpant community has finally seen light with the government deciding to include the community into the OBC category. The inclusion has given a glimmer of  hope to the community as it will go a long way in upliftment of the community, which has been neglected for years after Goa’s liberation.

As a member of the community, Ms Parbhawati Komarpant said, “At least we will get some benefits from the government before we get old.” A visit to the areas inhabited by this community has a story to tell as the people still continue to live in mud houses with thatched roofs. While some work in fields, others cultivate tenanted fields and still others are involved in fishing and toddy tapping. Even though education has reached the Komarpants’ the youth are not highly qualified and have been finding it difficult to get jobs under the general category. However, the community has a few honours as hard work has seen the community produce a doctor a couple of advocates and a few have gone on to become engineers and agriculturists however their number is limited

Ms Parvathi Komarpant, who lost her husband some 7 years back, is battling hard to make both ends meet as she has seven children but no bread earner as her son is unable to gain employment. She also informed that she has not been receiving any aid from the government. She said that she has been working in fields of the landlords to earn livelihood. When informed that the community has now been added to the OBC category, she expressed hope that now at least her son, Mr Girish Komarpant would get some government job.

However, some members of the community have raised concerns that people from Karnataka whom they say are already getting benefits from the government of Karnataka and are settled in Goa, are trying to derive benefits of OBC category, which they feel is unjust to them.

Source - Navhind Times

Komarpant included in Goa OBC

Panaji, Jun 15 (Press Trust of India)

Goa state cabinet today included two more communities, including Christian Toddy Tapers, in the list of other backward classes (OBC). With today's decision, the count of OBC, SC and ST in the state will be 26 percent in the state. These communities will now be entitled for various benefits enjoyed by OBCs in the state.

Chief Minister Digamber Kamat today said the communities of Komarpant and Christian Toddy Tapers will be classified as OBC. This is done as per the recommendation of the Backward Commission, he said.

There are around 5,000 people hailing from Komarpant community, the Chief Minister told reporters.

Source - Here

Goa Kshatriya Komarpant Samaj to hold "Melava" on Nov 30, 2008

The Kshatriya Komarpant Samaj, Goa, will organise a Bal Melava, on November 30, from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Shri Satyanarayana temple, Dhavali, Ponda. On the same day an annual general body meeting of the samaj, will also be held at the same venue.
The main purpose of organising this bal melava is to provide an opportunity to all children of the Samaj to show their talents in various fields/activities, to interact with each other and to know the samaj better. The program will include various competitions, cultural program, distribution of scholarships etc.
President, Komarpant samaj, Mumbai, Mr S L Naik will be the chief guest.
Founder Secretary, Komarpant Samaj, Goa, Mr Ramchandra S Naik will be the guest of honor, Mr Atchut B Metri, Founder President, Komarpant Samaj, Goa will share his experience on the occasion, as Reported by Chief Co coordinator Bal Melava Dr Arvind R Naik to the Navhind Times.

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