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{{Infobox writer<br />
| name = Sanjiv Verenkar<br />
| image = Poet-journalist Sanjiv Verenkar, Goa.jpg<br />
| caption = Verenkar in 2014<br />
| birth_date = 1959<br />
| birth_place = [[Savoi-Verem]], [[Goa]], India<br />
| death_date = {{death date and age|2023|03|18|1959|df=yes}}<br />
| death_place = Goa, India<br />
| occupation = [[Poet]], [[journalist]]<br />
| language = [[Konkani language|Konkani]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]]<br />
| education = Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College<br />
| notable_works = ''Raktachandan'' (poetry collection)<br />
| awards = [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] (2021)<br />
| spouse = <br />
| children = 2<br />
}}<br />
'''Sanjiv Verenkar''' (1959 – 18 March 2023) was an Indian poet and journalist known for his contributions to [[Konkani literature]]. He was a recipient of the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his poetry collection ''Raktachandan'', which explored themes of social struggle and human suffering.<ref name="TOI_Death">{{Cite news |last=Unni |first=Vinaya |date=2023-03-18 |title=Konkani poet and Sahitya Akademi awardee Sanjiv Verenkar dies |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/konkani-poet-and-sahitya-akademi-awardee-sanjiv-verenkar-dies/articleshow/98749530.cms |access-date=2025-12-31 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="TOI_Award">{{Cite news |date=2021-12-31 |title=Poet Verenkar, who brought alive pain, suffering wins Sahitya Akademi award |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/poet-verenkar-who-brought-alive-pain-suffering-wins-sahitya-akademi-award/articleshow/88601113.cms |access-date=2025-12-31 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><br />
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==Early life and education==<br />
Verenkar was born in 1959 in the village of [[Savoi-Verem]] in [[Ponda taluka]], Goa.<ref name="Prudent_Tribute" /> He attended A. J. de Almeida High School in [[Ponda, Goa|Ponda]] and later completed his higher education at Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College in [[Margao]].{{cn|date=March 2026}}<br />
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==Career==<br />
===Journalism===<br />
Verenkar had a career in journalism lasting approximately 35 years. He was associated with several prominent publications in Goa, including the [[Marathi language|Marathi]] daily ''[[Tarun Bharat (Nagpur)|Tarun Bharat]]'' and the [[Konkani language|Konkani]] daily ''[[Sunaparant]]''.<ref name="Prudent_Tribute">{{Cite news |date=2023-03-18 |title=Goans pay tribute to veteran journalist, writer Sanjiv Verenkar |url=https://www.prudentmedia.in/general/goans-pay-tribute-to-veteran-journalist-writer-sanjiv-verenkar/25014.html |access-date=2025-12-31 |work=Prudent Media}}</ref><br />
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===Literature===<br />
Throughout his literary career, Verenkar authored authored 17 books, nine of which are poetry collections.<ref name="TOI_Death" /> His work was noted for moving away from traditional romanticism to focus on the "harsh realities of life" and the difficulties faced by the common man.<ref name="TOI_Award" /> <br />
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His most notable work, the poetry anthology ''Raktachandan'', was published in 2019 by Sanjana Publications.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}} The collection consists of 50 poems that delve into social issues and personal grief.<ref name="Goan_Award">{{Cite news |date=2021-12-31 |title=Sanjeev Verekar wins Sahitya award for his Konkani poems |url=https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/%EF%BB%BFsanjeev-verekar-wins-sahitya-award-for-his-konkani-poems/78587.html |access-date=2025-12-31 |work=The Goan Everyday}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=December 2025}} Verenkar also served as the president of the Goa Konkani Lekhak Sangh (Goa Konkani Writers Association).{{cn|date=March 2026}}<br />
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==Awards and honors==<br />
* [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] (2021) for ''Raktachandan''.<ref name="TOI_Award" /><br />
* Goa State Cultural Award.<ref name="TOI_Death" /><br />
* [[Konkani Bhasha Mandal]] Award.<ref name="Prudent_Tribute" /><br />
* Dr. T.M.A. Pai Foundation Award.<ref name="Prudent_Tribute" /><br />
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==Death==<br />
Verenkar died on 18 March 2023 at the age of 64, following a brief illness. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.<ref name="TOI_Death" /><ref name="Prudent_Tribute" /><br />
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