Kavita Trust

Kavita Trust is an Indian non-profit organisation, dedicated to Konkani Poetry.^[1]

Origin and Organization

Though the initial activities of the Trust began in Dubai in the year 2002, it got registered as a Trust in Mangalore, India in 2007. Sahitya Akademi awardee and Konkani language activist Melvyn Rodrigues is the Founder President of Kavita Trust.
Trustees are:
1. Melvyn Rodrigues
2. Kishoo Barkur (Kishore Gonsalves)
3. Averyl Rodrigues
4. Andrew L D'Cunha
5. William Pais
6. Victor Mathias (Vitori Karkal)

Vision

To function as a "School for the Promotion and Propagation of Konkani poetry".

Mission

To create a worthy atmosphere to write, study and interpret Konkani poetry. To strive towards ameliorating quality and dignity of Konkani poetry, thus to provide international status and respect for Konkani literature/litterateurs.

Awards

Joseph Mathias and Family Poetry Award^[2]

Since 2008 every year, the trust confers "Joseph Mathias and Family Poetry Award" to the poets for their commendable contribution to [Konkani Poetry]. The award is sponsored by Joseph Mathias of Merit Freights Systems, Dubai.^[3]
List of Awardees:
2015:^[4] M. P. Rodrigues
2014:^[5] Iqbal Sayeedi, Bhatkal
2013:^[6] Yusuf A. Shaikh, Goa
2012:^[7] Rajay Pawar, Goa
2011:^[8] Shivananda Shenoy, Kochi
2010:^[9] Kashinath Shambha Lolienkar, Goa
2009:^[10] Leo D'Souza (Kavyadas), Mangalore
2008:^[11] Aruna Rao Kundaje, Mumbai

Endowment Lectures

James and Shobha Mendonca Endowment Lecture on Poetry is an annual feature and one of the important programmes of Kavita Trust.
So far, the following dignitaries have given the endowment lectures:

• 2016:^[12] Keki N. Daruwalla
• 2015:^[13] Arundhathi Subramaniam
• 2014:^[14] Jerry Pinto
• 2013:^[15] Ashok Vajpeyi
• 2012:^[16] Gulzar

Competitions^[17]

All India Konkani Poetry Writing Competition for Students

Every year Trust conducts Poetry Writing Competition for Students to foster their poetry skills. This competition is open for students from 6th grade to 10th grade. This competition is in the memory of Late Charles and Theresa Rodrigues, the parents of poet and Sahitya akademi awardee Melvyn Rodrigues.

Every year, in the month of July, Kavita Trust, sends the intimation to the schools about the details of the competition. This competition has been conducted since 2007.

The following table provides the overview of the Competitions held so far, entries received (Totaling 1370 until 2014) and winners.

Year	Total Entries	First Prize	Second Prize	Third Prize
2017 [18]	255	Andrea Menezes	Sanika Pawar	Rahi Gaonkar, Khyathi Nayak, Savari Phal Dessai
2016 [19]	281	Austin D'Cunha, Mangalore	Martuti Mutugar, Goa	Asma Govekar, Goa
2015 [20]	116	Ashmi Naik, Mangeshi, Goa	Shreelaxmi Shenoy, Karkal	Divya Parsekar, Goa and Ashlin Fernandes, Mangalore
2014 [21]	172	Vaibhavi Gawas, Sattari, Goa	Austin D'Cunha, Mangalore	Devashree Kamath, Goa and Varun D'Souza, Mangalore
2013 [22]	178	Rochelle Diniz, Salcete, Goa	Kanaka Atmaram Narvekar, Vasco, Goa	Steeven D'Souza, Bajpe, Mangalore
2012 [23]	79	Anisha Naik Gaonkar, Quepem, Goa	Daniel Fernandes, Goa	Shifani D'Souza, Bajpe, Mangalore
2011 [24]	226	Kavita Fondekar, Goa	Divya Naik	Rufina D'Souza
2010 [25]	297	Pradnya Kamath, Goa	Kavita Fondekar, Goa	Punita Naik, Goa
2009 [26]	256	Yuga Adarkar, Goa	Efenzy Fernandes, Goa	Gayatri M. Naik, Goa
2008 [27]	46	Vinita Ashok Naik, Marcella, Goa	Jonathan Baptista, Madgaon, Goa	Prajyothi Shirodkar, Pileran, Goa

All India Konkani Poetry Reciting Competition for Youth

Every year the trust conducts Poetry Reciting Competition for Youth between ages 15 years to 30 years. The goal is to popularize konkani poetry among young. This competition is sponsored by Rohan and Lavita Monterio.

All India Konkani Poetry Reciting Competition for Children

Every year the trust conducts Poetry Reciting Competition for children from age below 15 years. The award was established by Nelson & Lavina Rodricks in the year 2014, in the memory of Konkani poet Cha. Fra. D'Costa.

Kavita Fest (Konkani Poetry Festival)

Every year, on the second Sunday of January, Kavita Trust, conducts Kavita Fest, a celebration of Konkani poetry. First such festival was conducted in 2007. From then on, every year, this festival conducted, at different locations of Kanara region.
Kavita Fest 2016 ^[28] at World Konkani Centre, Mangalore.
Kavita Fest 2015 ^[29] at Barkur, Udupi.
Kavita Fest 2014 ^[30] at Town Hall, Mangalore.
Kavita Fest 2013 ^[31] at Bantwal.
Kavita Fest 2012 ^[32] at Moodubelle.
Kavita Fest 2011 ^[33] at Nakre, Karkala.
Kavita Fest 2010 ^[34] at Barkur, Udupi.
Kavita Fest 2009 ^[35] at Shanti Kiran, Bajjodi, Mangalore.
Kavita Fest 2008 ^[36] at St Aloysius college, Mangalore.
Kavita Fest 2007 ^[37] at Kalangann, Mangalore.
Many Poets and poetry enthusiasts from Goa, Mumbai, Kerala, Karnataka and other places participate in this event.

Publications

Kavita Trust has so far published about 25 poetry collections, critical essays and other books.

Year	Name of the Book	Author	Remarks
2016[38]	Bannem	Stephan Quadros, Permude	Essays on Poetry
2015[39]	Kavitvachem Nandanavan	Maxim Lobo	Essays on Konkan Poetry
2015	Ek Kavyall payn	A T Lobo	Collection of poems and lyrics
2014[40]	Gandhichem Porzollik Fuddarponn	J V Carlo	Translation into Konkani (Prose)
2014[41]	Anjurachem Paan	Andrew L DCunha	Karnataka Konkani Sahitya akademi award
2013[42]	Neketram	Vally Vagga	Collection of Poems in 3 scripts
2012[43]	Sakshatkar	Aruna Rao, Kundaje	Collection of Poems, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya akademi award
2012[44]	Vinchnnar Kavita	Edited by Melvyn Rodrigues	Anthology of Konkani Poems
2012[45]	Nidon Padd'llo Ganv	Walter Dantis	Collection of Poems
2011[46]	Yashodhara Charita	Stephen Quadras	Translation of Kannada Poet Janna
2011	Pavlle	Wilson Kateel	Short Poems
2010[47]	Katt Tuttcho Vell	Antony Barkur	Collection of Poems, 2011
2009[48]	Prakriticho Paas	Melvyn Rodrigues	Collection of Poems, Sahitya Akademi Award 2010
2009	Lharam Lojelim	Robert Fernandes, Udyavar	Collection of Poems
2009[49]	Rumbddi Fulam	M P Rodrigues	Collection of Poems, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy award 2010
2008[50]	Zannteamchya Pavlamni	Kavyadas	Life Sketches of Poets
2008[51]	Nimanni Soirik	P J Karugalnade	Collection of Poems
2008	Ankri	Maxim Lobo	Collection of Poems
2008[52]	Kovllea Pavlamchim Novlam	Edited by Melvyn Rodrigues	Anthology of Konkani Poems
2006[53]	Dini Dini	Lyricist: Melvyn Rodrigues, Music: Alwyn Fernandes	Konkani Musical Audio Album
2006[54]	Sukha Dukhachim Panam, Punn Mogachim	Olivera Flavia	Collection of Poems, Karnataka Sahithya Akademi Award 2007
2005[55]	Kallokantlim Kantaram	Edited by Melvyn Rodrigues	Anthology of Konkani poems
2003[56]	Kupam Pondlim Mukham	Edited by Melvyn Rodrigues	Anthology of Konkani Poems
2003[57]	Shabdulim	Melvyn Rodrigues	Book of Essays in Konkani
2003	Vaatt	Melvyn Rodrigues	Collection of Poems

References

1. Konkani Poetry News. "Konkani Poetry News".
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3. "Merit Freights Systems, Dubai".
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5. "Iqbal Sayeedi gets Kavita Award 2014- News Article".
6. "Yusuf A. Shaikh Gets Kavita Award 2013 - News Article".
7. "Rajay Pawar gets Kavita Award 2012- News Article".
8. "Shivananda Shenoy gets Kavita Award 2011 - News Article".
9. "Kashinath Shambha Lolienkar gets Kavita Award 2010 - News Article".
10. "Leo D'Souza (Kavyadas) gets Kavita Award 2009 - News Article".
11. "Aruna Rao Kundaje gets Kavita Award 2008 - News Article".
12. "Excerpts from Endowment Lectures 2016 by Keki N. Daruwalla".
13. "Excerpts from Endowment Lectures 2015 by Arundhati Subramaniam".
14. "Excerpts from Endowment Lectures 2014 by Jerry Pinto".
15. "Excerpts from Endowment Lectures 2013 by Ashok Vajpeyi".
16. "Excerpts from Endowment Lectures 2013 by Gulzar".
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22. "Kavitaa Trust Poetry Competitions 2013 - Press Release".
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