Problems/issues
The Konkani language has been in danger of dying out primarily due to:
- The fragmentation of Konkani into various, sometimes mutually unintelligible dialects.
- The Portuguese influence in Goa, especially on Catholics.
- Strong degree of bilingualism of Konkani Hindus in Goa and coastal Maharashtra with Marathi
- Progressive inroads made by Urdu into the Muslim communities.
- Mutual animosity among various religious and caste groups; including a secondary status of Konkani culture to religion.
- Migration of Konkanis to various parts of India and around the world.
- Lack of opportunities to study Konkani in schools and colleges. Even till recently there were few Konkani schools in Goa. Populations outside the native Konkani areas have absolutely no access to Konkani education, even informally.
- Preference among Konkani parents to speak to their children in “Potaachi Bhas” (language of the stomach) over “Maaim Bhas”(mother tongue) Konkani; primarily in English to help their children gain a grip over English in schools.
Efforts have been made to stop this downward trend of usage of Konkani, starting with Shenoi Goembab's efforts to revive Konkani. There has been a renewed interest in Konkani Literature. The recognition granted by Sahitya Akademi to Konkani and the institution of an annual award for Konkani literature has helped.
Some organisations such as the Konkan Daiz Yatra, organised by Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Mumbai since 1939 and the newer Vishwa Konkani Parishad have laid great stress on uniting all factions of Konkanis.
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