Mangaluru: One of the prominent writer and poet of Konkani, Roshan Melky Sequeira, popularly known as ‘Roshu Bajpe’ (pen name) was awarded the Leo Rodrigues Family Kittall Yuva Puraskar 2018, here on Saturday, November 24.

President of Kittall Jury Titus Noronha, President of Kavitha Trust Kishoo Barkur, Progressive thinker Professor Muralidhar Upadhyaya Hiriadka, Sponsor of the title Leo Rodrigues and his wife Laveena Rodrigues, and others were present.

The Leo Rodrigues Family Kittall Yuva Puraskar, is awarded to young talents in the field of literature, to boost up their confidence as well as provide a platform to recognize their potential.

The title consists of Rs. 25000 cash and a citation.