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author, folklorist and teacher at Dnyanprakash Mandal Bicholim’s Higher Secondary School, Mulgao

Pournima Kerkar

writer, poet

Pournima Rajendra Kerkar is an Indian author, folklorist, researcher and teacher who writes about the eco-cultural heritage and allied stories of Goa and neighbouring regions. She and her husband, Rajendra Kerkar, practice a Gurukul style teaching at their home where students stay and learn with them. She received the Green Teacher Award from the Sanctuary Nature Foundation for contribution in environmental education, conservation and social work. She is a member of the State Level Steering Committee for implementation of National Education Policy 2020. Additionally she is the president of the Vivekanand Sahitya Sanskruti Abhivruddhi Manch.

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