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Alfred Rose posthumously Awarded, the Goa State Cultural Award in 2004
The 2nd Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Sangeet Sammelan was held at Alfred Rose Nagar, at Patto grounds in Panjim, Goa on February 7, 2004. The then Chief Minister, Manohar
Parrikar, who was the chief guest, posthumously awarded, the State cultural award to Alfred Rose. Accepting the prestigious award, Rita Rose thanked the Chief minister for making sure that deserving Konkani artistes are entitled for the state award irrespective of their residence. She said it would have been much better had her husband been nominated for the award when he was alive.
Domicile clause for cultural awards to be eliminated: CM
NT Staff Reporter - 19th Dec 2003
Govt to posthumously honour Alfred Rose on Liberation Day.
PANJIM, OCT 25, 2003 — BY HERALD REPORTER
— The Goa government will posthumously honour Alfred Rose who passed away on Tuesday, for his contribution to the Konkani stage on December 19 this year.
This was announced by Konkani Sangeet and Natak Academy’s managing trustee, Tomazinho Cardozo at a meeting held to condole the death of Alfred Rose. The meeting held at T B Cunha hall was organised by Konkani Sangeet and Natak Academy, tiatr artistes and Konkani writers.Cardozo said that when he broached the topic of the demise of the legend Alfred Rose to the Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, the latter responded positively and made a commitment that the icon of the Konkani stage would be honoured posthumously on December 19. Parrikar said nobody had brought to his notice that injustice was done to top artistes who have contributed tremendously but live outside Goa and as such are not eligible for the State Cultural Awards. Alfred Rose was one of them as he was not a ‘resident of the State’.
Cardozo spoke about the contribution of Alfred to the Konkani stage, music, etc.
This was announced by Konkani Sangeet and Natak Academy’s managing trustee, Tomazinho Cardozo at a meeting held to condole the death of Alfred Rose. The meeting held at T B Cunha hall was organised by Konkani Sangeet and Natak Academy, tiatr artistes and Konkani writers.Cardozo said that when he broached the topic of the demise of the legend Alfred Rose to the Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, the latter responded positively and made a commitment that the icon of the Konkani stage would be honoured posthumously on December 19. Parrikar said nobody had brought to his notice that injustice was done to top artistes who have contributed tremendously but live outside Goa and as such are not eligible for the State Cultural Awards. Alfred Rose was one of them as he was not a ‘resident of the State’.
Cardozo spoke about the contribution of Alfred to the Konkani stage, music, etc.
Cyriac Dias urged Cardozo to take up with the matter with the government so that such injustice is not meted out to the deserving artistes in future. Actor-cum-lawyer, Mike Mehta lamented that people in general do not appreciate the contributions and sacrifices made by Konkani drama/tiatr artistes. They have helped enrich the Konkani language but everyone seems to have forgotten them, he rued. His view was the posthumous award should not be accepted as the governments should have recognised Alfred Rose’s contribution to the Konkani language with an award long ago. Anthony San and Ortencio sang specially composed songs on Alfred Rose while Young Chico and Socorro de St Cruz sang Alfred Rose’ ‘oldies’.
Rich tributes were paid to the late singer, musician actor and director. Writer John Kokoi Gomes said Alfred Rose encouraged and introduced several youngsters on the Konkani stage. Among others who spoke were Naguesh Karmali, Madhav Borkar, Shridar Kamat, John Claro, and Bouventro Pietro. Anil Kumar compered.
Rich tributes were paid to the late singer, musician actor and director. Writer John Kokoi Gomes said Alfred Rose encouraged and introduced several youngsters on the Konkani stage. Among others who spoke were Naguesh Karmali, Madhav Borkar, Shridar Kamat, John Claro, and Bouventro Pietro. Anil Kumar compered.
Domicile clause for cultural awards to be eliminated:
Goa Chief Minister - Manohar Parrikar.
NT Staff Reporter
Panaji Dec 19: In the interest of arts and culture, the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar today announced that the 15-year domicile clause for presentation of the State Cultural Awards was being eliminated and henceforth, the state government would felicitate the non-resident Goan artistes who have excelled in the field of art, culture, literature, music and dance with these awards.
Mr Parrikar while addressing the Liberation Day gathering at Campal ground, today, also announced the first of such awards to the noted Goan singer and tiatrist, Alfred Rose, posthumously. “Henceforth, such awards would be presented to one or more artistes, every year,” he added, pointing out that the award carries a sum of Rs 20,000.
Earlier, the Chief Minister unfurled the national tricolour and inspected the guard of honour from the contingents drawn from Rapid Action Force, Home Guards, Goa Police Force, Fire Brigade Force, NCC (Naval), NCC Army Girls, NCC Army Boys, Ladies Home Guards and school children.
Mr Parrikar while addressing the Liberation Day gathering at Campal ground, today, also announced the first of such awards to the noted Goan singer and tiatrist, Alfred Rose, posthumously. “Henceforth, such awards would be presented to one or more artistes, every year,” he added, pointing out that the award carries a sum of Rs 20,000.
Earlier, the Chief Minister unfurled the national tricolour and inspected the guard of honour from the contingents drawn from Rapid Action Force, Home Guards, Goa Police Force, Fire Brigade Force, NCC (Naval), NCC Army Girls, NCC Army Boys, Ladies Home Guards and school children.
In his speech, Mr Parrikar said that recognising the contribution of the freedom fighters who had sacrificed for the liberation of the land, of any measure, was the obligation of the government and no controversy should be created about the same.
Making a review of the schemes introduced by the state government, Mr Parrikar said that the government was working towards providing good governance and quality administration to the people of Goa. “The schemes are mainly formulated to provide benefits in the areas of education, agriculture and social welfare,” he observed.
Schemes like Mid-day Meal, Cyberage, Goa Scholars, Interest-Free Loan and School Infrastructure Development are taking care of the educational requirements of the students from the primary to the post-graduation level, the Chief Minister pointed out. “This has generated new interest in the educational sector,” he added.
Mr Parrikar also stated that the Krishi Ghars set up by the government would soon capture 25 per cent of the agricultural and floricultural markets and further wipe out the image of the state of being dependable on other states for such products. “The Dayanand Social Security Scheme has also provided a secure life to around 55,000 senior citizens who have no support for their livelihood,” he mentioned.
Making a review of the schemes introduced by the state government, Mr Parrikar said that the government was working towards providing good governance and quality administration to the people of Goa. “The schemes are mainly formulated to provide benefits in the areas of education, agriculture and social welfare,” he observed.
Schemes like Mid-day Meal, Cyberage, Goa Scholars, Interest-Free Loan and School Infrastructure Development are taking care of the educational requirements of the students from the primary to the post-graduation level, the Chief Minister pointed out. “This has generated new interest in the educational sector,” he added.
Mr Parrikar also stated that the Krishi Ghars set up by the government would soon capture 25 per cent of the agricultural and floricultural markets and further wipe out the image of the state of being dependable on other states for such products. “The Dayanand Social Security Scheme has also provided a secure life to around 55,000 senior citizens who have no support for their livelihood,” he mentioned.
The Chief Minister further stated that the artisans in the state are also being regularly given Kala Sanman pension. The law and order situation in the state is fast improving and this has resulted in 30 per cent rise in the number of tourists visiting the state, he noted.
The Chief Minister also felicitated a number of Goans for their outstanding contribution in various fields. They included Mr Prabhakar Keni (horticulture), Mr Vithoba Velip (farming), Dr Deep Bhandari (care of orphans and physically handicapped) and Ms Geeta Camotim (nursing). The rolling trophy for the best run voluntary organisation was won by the Gujarati Samaj Educational Trust for the Handicapped, Margao.
Mr Parrikar also presented the Chief Minister’s Police Gold Medals to police inspector, Mr Mohan Naik, police sub-inspectors, Mr Anil Tilve and Mr Victoria D’Souza, head constables, Mr Shiva Kale and Mr Dilip Gaonkar and lady police constable, Ms Rajashree Desai.
The fire brigade personnel who received the medals included Mr Dattaram Redkar, Mr M T Pednekar and Mr G K Phaldesai (in absentia). The programme also had a march past, besides Lezium and scarf drill presentations.
