Goa Khabar : Young achiever Neelai Naik was honoured with the prestigious Swami Vivekananda “Young Achiever Award 2026” by Ravindra Bhavan during the Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (National Youth Day) celebrations.
The award was presented in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the field of music and art & culture at a young age, and for being a source of inspiration to the younger generation.
The programme was graced by Chief Guest Digambar Kamat, Hon. PWD Minister, Government of Goa. The function was also attended by Guest of Honour Damodar (Damu) Naik, Ex-Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, Keynote Speaker Vallabh Kelkar, State Convenor of Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari – Goa Branch, and Special Invitee Yogiraj Kamat, Social Worker and President of BPS Sports Club & Goa Swimming Association. Ravindra Bhavan Chairman Rajendra Talak was also present on the dais.
Speaking on the occasion, Neelai Naik expressed his gratitude to Ravindra Bhavan for the honour and said that being recognised for his contributions to music, as a proud Goan, would inspire him to continue promoting and enriching Goa’s rich cultural heritage through his art.
