Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that he will write to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis proposing the establishment of a dedicated Konkani Academy in Maharashtra. Speaking at the 34th All India Konkani Sammelan held in Pune under the aegis of the All India Konkani Parishad, Chief Minister Sawant highlighted the importance of creating formal organizational backing for Konkani writers, scholars, and language enthusiasts operating across Maharashtra.

He emphasized that setting up a state supported academy will provide Konkani writers with a vital platform, necessary resources, and institutional encouragement to expand their literary work and preserve the language. By establishing a Konkani Academy in Maharashtra, both states can foster stronger cultural integration and offer dedicated support to the sizable Konkani speaking diaspora residing outside Goa.