Jess Fernandes

Fernandes is a prolific author in Konkani literature. In April 2010, his collection of poems titled Kirvontt was released in Panaji. The book was previously selected for the Sahitya Akademi Award for Konkani in 2009.^[2] In 2024, Fernandes authored a book titled Vontth Mhoje Kristak Gaitat (transl. My Lips Sing for Christ). The book launch was held at the Tiatr Academy of Goa in Panaji and was organized by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA). The work focuses on religious themes centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.^[3]

Fernandes has received several honors for his literary work: Sahitya Akademi Award (2009): Conferred for his poetry collection Kirvontt.^[2] Dalgado Sahityik Puraskar (2017): Awarded by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi in recognition of his standing as a veteran writer and his significant contributions to Konkani literature.^[1]