World Konkani Centre Announces Scholarship to Asia’s Youngest Solo Biker Amrutha Joshi: Click to Know

The World Konkani Centre, a non-profit organisation promoting Konkani language, culture and people and located in Mangalore, on Thursday, March 2, announced a scholarship amounting to ₹3.6 lakhs to Amrutha Joshi, Asia’s youngest solo bike rider in support of her advanced training in motor sport. The Vishwa Konkani Special Scholarship will cover the cost of Ms. Joshi’s advanced training in dirt rally and circuit racing for one year.

Amrutha Joshi, a 23-year young woman belonging to a Konkani speaking family and hailing from Kumbla, in Kerala, recently accomplished an impressive feat by completing a solo bike ride spanning over 23,000 km across India and neighbouring countries, bringing attention to issues such as women’s safety, environmental conservation, and road safety. Her name has been inscribed in Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records as youngest solo rider. She is an inspiration to young people across the country.

President of the World Konkani Centre, Nandagopal Shenoy said that the award of the scholarship reflects the commitment to support young people who are making a difference in the world.