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Mangalore University Konkani Adhyayana Peeta in collaboration with Milagres College, Mangalore organised One day National Conference on “Konkani Folklore and Future” on March 26,2024 at 9.30 am in the college auditorium. Prof P L Dharma, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University was the inaugurator and the chief Guest of the Program. while addressing the audience he said said encouraging folk culture should begin from home. Folk traditions like using turmeric and rose milk which were being followed in the past years had scientific benefits. But the present generation has given up those practises resulting in many skin diseases. He also suggested that students take up minor projects like collecting and analysing folk stories, folk traditional items and instruments consulting their elderly community people. Dr Jayavantha Nayak, Co-ordinator, Konkani Adhyayana Peeta, Mangalore University gave an introduction to the seminar and explained how Mangalore university Konkani Adhyayana Peeta is promoting Konkani language, culture, folklore and research. Rev. Fr Bonaventure Nazareth, Correspondent, Milagres College Presided over the program. He apricated the support that the university renders in promoting education and congratulated the Vice Chancellor. Rev. Fr Micheal Santhumayor, Principal and Campus Director of Milagres college welcomed the gathering. On behalf of the Milagres college management Prof P L Dharma, the new vice chancellor was felicitated. Mr. Wilson Pinto, Konkani folk activist, Mumbai was the resource person for the program. Rev Dr Leo Lasrado, designated secretory, Catholic board of education, Mangalore Ms. Tressy Pinto Co-ordinator, Konkani, Milagres college and Anson Pinto student representative were present on the dais. Followed by Technical session 1, was conducted by Mrs. Irine Rebello, on the topic Konkani Christian Folklore and future. Session 2 was conducted by Mr. Bindumadhava Shenoy, on the topic Konkani GSB Folklore and Future. Dr Roshan Pinto, Principal Alvas Homoeopathic Medical College, Mudbiri was the Panelist for the program. At 1.30pm Valedictory of the program was held. Sharvya N, Faculty compeered the program and Tressy Pinto did the vote of thanks.