Goan writer Damodar Mauzo Goa has received the prestigious Jnanpith Award, the country's highest literary honour, from state Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai.

• Addressing a gathering after presenting the award on Saturday, the governor said Mauzo is the "epitome of the Konkani literary culture."
• Renowned poet Gulzar was present during the function held at the Raj Bhavan near Goa capital Panaji.
• Mauzo's 25 books have been published in Konkani and one in English. Many of his books have also been translated in different languages.