Vincy Quadros bags National Sahitya Akademi Award

Panaji: Konkani literary personality Vincy Quadros from Goa have been chosen for award by the the country's highest literary body - the Sahitya Akademi.  Quadros is being awarded Sahitya Akademi's Bal Sahitya Puraskar for his book 'Jaduche Petul' for children in Konkani, Sahitya Akademi announced the award after its executive board meeting held in Guwahati on Thursday."I was very excited when I heard that I've bagged the Sahitya Akademi award. I feel elated as it's a national recognition for my work," Quadros said speaking to TOI.

The Bal Sahitya Puraskar is for his book on 'Jaduche Petul' which was released in 2011. Quadros who writes both in Devnagri and Romi scripts, has written eight short story books, seven books on children's literature, one novel and another book on spiritual matters. A prominent figure in the Konkani movement, Quadros has been office bearer of several Konkani organisations and have received awards from Goa Konkani Akademi, Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr, Dalgado Konkani Akademi and other Konkani institutions. 

Being a transliterator. Quadros has written six books in Devnagri and Romi script.  He is one of the translator of New Whole Bible in Konkani.  Besides he translates for various magazines in Goa.  

The award will be in the form of a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and a cheque of Rs 50,000. The Bal Sahita Puraskar will be presented to the awardees at a special function to be held on November 14, according to the Sahitya Akademi secretary K Sreenivasarao.