Gomant Vibhushan

Gomant Vibhushan
Civilian award for exceptional work in any field
Awarded forHighest civilian honour of Goa
Sponsored byGovernment of Goa
Reward(s)₹5 lakh (US$6,000)
First awarded2010
Last awarded2021-22
Highlights
Total awarded8
First winnerAnil Kakodkar
Last winnerPrabhakar Karekar

Gomant Vibhushan Award is the highest civilian honour of the State of Goa. It is given annually by Government of Goa to people of Goan origin for exceptional work in any field.[1]

The award was instituted by Goa Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa.[2] It is presented by the Governor of Goa at a public function, and carries a memento, which is a glass-encased traditional brass lamp, a citation and ₹ 5 lakhs, as a monetary award.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Gomant Vibhushan Award" (PDF). Government of Goa. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
  2. ^ "Charles Correa to be given 'Gomant Vibhushan'". The Hindu. December 17, 2011. Retrieved 2014-08-16.