The president of the meet, Mr Prakash Paryekar presided over the function.

Prof Sakhardande, speaking on the occasion, said that the youth should pay more attention towards reading Konkani literature and put in additional efforts for enriching the Konkani literature. He also criticised the attitude of youth of being attracted to Western culture and appealed to them to work with dedication for enriching the culture and language.

Prof Sakhardande also urged the youth to shoulder the responsibility of Konkani literary movement in the state.

Mr Prakash Paryekar, in his address, said that the Konkani youth should study the history of Konkani language and consistently work for the flourishment of Konkani literature. He also stressed upon the need for reading Konkani literature by new Konkani writers.

The president of the Reception Committee, Dr B A Gomes, president of Organising Committee, Prof Sunita Kanekar, vice-president of Goa Konkani Academy, Mr N Shivdas and sarpanch of Sanquelim village panchayat, Mr Pravin Blagan were also present on the dais. Mr Shivdas, Mr Blagan and Dr Gomes also spoke on the occasion.

The winners of poetry writing, story writing and one-act play writing competitions, namely Mr Yogesh Dessai, Ms Sarika Gawas, Mr Pramod Acharya, Mr Vikas Prabhu, Mr Sadanand Satarkar, Ms Jagruti Phaldessai, Mr Yoganand, Ms Cynthiya Mhamal, Mr William Almeida and others were awarded prizes, by Prof Sakhardande.

Prof Sunita Kanekar proposed the vote of thanks, while Mr Anil Vernekar and Mr Hanumant Chopdekar compered the valedictory function.

During the first session of the concluding day, the president of Goa Konkani Academy, Mr Uday Bhembre delivered a speech in the programme Mulaswar and guided the youth participants. A workshop was also held for the participants.

Earlier, on the first day of the meet, the veteran Malayalam writer, Mr K P Ramanunni inaugurated the meet by lighting a lamp. Mr Uday Bhembre, Mr Prakash Paryekar, Dr B A Gomes, Mr Ravalu alias Dada Amonkar and Ms Sunita Kanekar were present on the dais.

Mr Ramanunni, in his inaugural address said that a litterateur is gifted with intelligence, which helps him to shine in different fields and walks of life. He also appealed to the young Konkani writers to make best use of their literary potentials and resources.

Mr Ramanunni also appreciated the task undertaken by Goa Konkani Academy for gearing the Konkani literary movement in the outskirts areas of the state. He also appealed to the youth to work with dedication for the enrichment of Konkani literature.

Prof Gomes welcomed the chief guest and the gathering. Ms Sunita Kanekar delivered an introductory speech, while Mr Prakash Paryekar and Mr Uday Bhembre expressed their views.

During the second session, a workshop for youth was held. Mr Uday Bhembre, Mr Damodar Mavajo and Ms Sheela Kolambkar were the resource persons who guided the participants. A poets meet and an entertainment programmes were also held on the occasion.

Around 500 youth and Konkani workers participated in the meet.

It was decided to organise the 5th Konkani Youth Literary Meet at Canacona, next year.