Eddie Netto to get Konkani Kutam award

MANGALORE: Konkani Kutam, Bahrain, a voluntary forum formed for promoting Konkani language, literature and culture has selected Eddie Netto, a renowned Konkani writer, for his immense contribution to the cause of Konkani language and literature.
The award will be presented at a function to be held at St Sebastian Platinum Jubilee Hall, Bendore, on August 13 at 6 pm.The award will be presented by Fr Richard Coelho, Administrator, Father Muller Medical College Hospital.
Richard Moras, Convener, Konkani Kutam told reporters here on Friday that the Kutam endeavours to support Konkanki artists and writers. In this regard the Konkani Kutam Award has been instituted, which consists of a citation, memento and a cash prize of Rs 50,000. The award is conferred by analyzing and evaluating the significant contribution to Konkani cause.
Netto, born on April 10, 1938 at Jeppu, was inspired by his father, Amando Netto, who was an actor, singer and composer. Netto at the age of five got the chance to act and participate in dramas played by Jeppu Natak Sangh. He wrote dramas, composed songs and acted with his schoolmates.
Being in the IAF, Netto was in action during the Indo-China, Indo-Pak and the Bangla war. After 37 years service in military, he retired from Air Force as Missile Officer in 1993. He is the recipient of Rashtrapathi Puraskaar also.