Panjim: October 18, 2019 … Vibrant Goa venture has truly become successful advent to attract the people from all around the world to do business in Goa stated Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri. Piyush Goyal. He was addressing valedictory Session of Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019 held at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium , Taleigao today.

Union Minister Shri. Goyal said that, the initiative will attribute towards making the state finest destination for investment. Goa is very much rich with the environment and infrastructure required for prosperity of business thus making things most profitable for Goans and national economy too, he added.

Shri. Goyal appreciated the progress of  IT and Pharma Sector in the State. He also congratulated Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant for organising Vibrant Goa Summit and providing the platform for investors across the World to look forward for opportunities of various investments in State.

Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in his concluding remarks expressed that, State Government in very keen in promoting new business avenues which will boost the economy on sustainable mode. He informed that around 17 MOUs have been signed promoting and facilitating various business ventures in the State during the Summit which was commenced on October 17, 2019.

Dy.Chief Minister Shri. Manohar Azgaonkar  in his speech lauded the efforts taken by organisers of Vibrant Goa, to make the event a success.

Vice Chancellor of Goa University Prof. Varun Sahni spoke on the occasion.

Dy. Chief Minister Shri. Chandrakant Kavlekar, Minister for Information and Technology Smt. Jennifer Monseratte. Chairman of Vibrant Goa foundation Shri. Nitin Kuncalienkar. President of Vibrant Goa Shri. Rajkumar Kamat, Chief Mentor of Vibrant Goa Dr. Jagat Shah and others were present on the occasion.

Prior to the concluding function Session of  India Today on “State of states“ was  held at Vibrant Goa Summit, wherein awards were presented  to progressive talukas of the State by India today for making remarkable efforts towards improvement of Health, Education, Public utilities and infrastructure.  Awards were presented  by the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant

Award for Best Taluka was awarded to Bardez Taluka. Best Utilities award was shared by Bardez and Tiswadi Taluka. For water and Sanitation Mormugao Taluka won the award. Canacona Taluka received award for Agricultural activities. For Industrial Growth Salcete, Industries Department ,North Goa and South Goa districts were awards for remarkable work done in infrastructure, Health, Education and Communication sector.

Panaji:: October 18, 2019 .. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in the presence of Minister for Revenue and Information Technology (IT), Smt. Jennifer Monserrate, inaugurated the ‘Goa Business School IT Summit’ at Dr. Shyamaprasad Mukharjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao today.

President, Vibrant Goa Foundation, Shri Rajkumar Kamat, President of Goa Technical Association, Shri Manguirish Salelkar, Director of Goa Institute of Management (GEM),Shri Ajit Parulekar, Dean of Goa Business School, Goa University, Dr. Venkatesh  Kamat were present on the occasion.

Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant  while  addressing the gathering said that the objective of GBSITS is to bring together partner institutes from India and abroad for a two-day joint meeting forging new age collaborations in the field of IT. The students should take the benefit of the sessions that are organized and understand the various opportunities that are available in the IT industry. This is a sector that will always continue to grow with the new technology and latest innovations at regular intervals he added.

Chief Minister further said that the Goa IT policy focuses on Infrastructure, environment, fiscal incentives, Governance and human resource development. It promises time-bound approval of the investment incentives within 90 days period which leads to create ten thousand jobs to locals.

The Goa starts up policy was launched to make Goa one of the most preferred start-up destination of India and make it 21^st start-ups in Asia by 2025. The Goa University has initiated steps to attract investors to give them start-up opportunities besides to show their views and ideas through sessions. Chief Minister urged delegates mentioning that they play a very important role in the development of the economy. With innovations, they can generate additional revenue for them and with the start-ups, they can contribute to the Goan economy.

Minister for IT, Smt. Jennifer Monserrate who spoke on the occasion expressed happiness saying that it is a  proud movement, as  Goa is emerging as an IT hub in the country. The State Government is committed for the overall development of the IT industry in Goa with emphasis will be laid on Goa-based start-ups creating national and international investment opportunities, joint ventures, local employment and most importantly a sustainable and non polluting IT sector. This is just the beginning she said adding that more such opportunities will be extended to help our Start-ups grow in the years to come.

Vice-Chancellor of Goa University, Dr. Varun Sahni, welcomed the gathering. Shri Ram Rao Wagh compered the function while Shri. Milind Anvekar, Vice Chairmen of Vibrant Goa Committee proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, October 18, 2019 … ..The Directorate Of Art and Culture, will organize Voice and Speech Workshop from October 30 to 31, 2019, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.at Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji. Dr. Ajay Vaidya, a well-known compere and theatre artist will be the resource person of the workshop.

Every year the department is organizing various workshops for the benefits of goan youths, artist, from the field of music, theatre, fine art etc.

The main objective of the workshop is to teach the techniques of voice. Speech and communication is very essential part of our personality. The Department has informed all youths, artists and general public willing to participate in the workshop can submit their application forms.

Entry fee of Rs. 100/- will be charged per participant. First 30 entries only will be considered for the participation in the workshop. Application forms can be collected from the Directorate of Art and Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto- Panaji, from  October 17,  2019 (during office hours).The last date to submit the filled forms is October 28, 2019 (during office hours). For further details contact 0832- 2404630/626/633.

Panaji, October 17, 2019::: ..Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant will inaugurate Job Fair 2019 at Taleigao Community Centre, Taleigao on October 19, 2019 at 9.30 am. Minister for Labour Smt. Jenefer Monserrate will grace the occasion.

The fair has been organized in order to increase employment opportunities and offer wide range of selection to the recruiters by Office of the Commissioner Labour and Employment, Regional Employment Exchange in collaboration with CII, GCCI, ASSOCHAM, GTA, NIPM and BNI will organize a Job Fair.

Panaji::: October 17, 2019 … five Engineering Colleges in Goa signed MoUs with more than 100 Goan, National and International companies during the launch of Centre of Excellence for Employability Enhancement Cell (CEEE) in Taleigao Community Hall recently. The cell is launched under Directorate of Technical Education, which itself signed MoUs with nine Industrial Associations.

Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the cell in the presence of Minister for Skill Development Shri. Vishwajeet Rane, MLA Shiroda Shri. Subhash Shirodkar, Vice Chancellor of Goa University Prof. Varun Sahani, Vice Chairman of AICTE, New Delhi Shri. M.P. Poonia, Co-founder of HCL Info systems Ltd. Padmabhushan Dr. Ajai Chowdhary, President of ISTR, New Delhi Prof. Pratapsingh Dessai, Vice President-HR of Tata Motors, Mumbai, Shri. Shriram Kandi, Secretary of Education Smt. Nila Mohanan IAS and Director of Technical Education Shri. Vivek Kamat among others.

Speaking on the occasion the Chief Minister mentioned that the Academia must reach the Industry in order to create an employable generation. Along with technical skills, soft skills are essential in a person’s career, personal growth and to increase problem solving ability. CEEE will play a crucial role in overall development of a student, the Chief Minister said.

While praising Goa University for its unique internship program which is made mandatory for its students recently, the Chief Minister emphasized on the need to create a student centric learning hub. “30% of the total engineering students passing out every year struggle to get a good job. One of the several reasons behind this can be lack of good faculty. A teacher makes a College and therefore it is necessary for a teacher to have good industry exposure. Also, career guidance and orientation to both students and their parents can be a great help in reducing the number of unskilled personnel,” the Chief Minister opined.

Shri. Rane in his address said that we must adapt and grab the right opportunity. “Students as well the teachers must be exposed to Industry. It’s an age of Artificial Intelligence. So, instead of panicking, we can think of how to utilize Artificial Intelligence in work process and move forward.”

 Congratulating young Goan entrepreneurs who signed MoUs with colleges in Goa, the Health Minister further added that Institutes like IIT, NIT, will soon change the face of Goa’s academics. “These Institutes will help in creating an innovative knowledge hub and employable people. The Government will also think about setting up an International Skill Institute in the state,” the Minister informed. He also stressed on doing a ‘gap analyses’ as it will play a critical role in bridging the distance between Industry and academia. The Minister stated that the CEEE will help Goa to become a centre of excellence and knowledge.

Shri. Shirodkar congratulated the Government on launching the CEEE and said that the initiative will provide good exposure to students in technical education.

Earlier, Smt. Nila Mohanan IAS welcomed the gathering. Prof. Poonia, Dr. Ajai Chowdhary, Shri. Sitaram Kandi and Prof. Pratapsingh Dessai also spoke on the occasion. The function was attended by Principals, faculty members and entrepreneurs in large numbers.

Panaji: Oct.16,2019 …The first meeting of District Development Co-ordination and Monitoring Committee (DDCMC) ‘’DISHA’’ was held in the city recently. The Union Minister of State for AYUSH ( Independent Charge ) and Chairman of DDCMC Shri Shripad Naik Chaired the meeting.

During the meeting Shri Naik stressed the need to adhere to the objectives of DDCMC. The stakeholders should strive to reach to the needy people,   central Government schemes which are formulated for their welfare. He said the elected representatives of the state, District Block, Village Panchayat should involve in the process of implementation of the schemes sponsored by the Government of India.

Shri Naik further said those State Government Departments who strive to implement all these flagship programmes in the interest of the needy people are doing wonderful job. He appealed to all the stakeholders and the  members of the DDCMC to make sincere efforts to reach out to the people to extend them the                benefits of the schemes. He also appealed to them to work to uphold the interest of the common man which in turn the DDCMC will be able to create a place in their heart he added.

The Collector of North Goa Ms. R. Menaka in her address said that the centrally sponsored schemes which are  implemented by various Departments are needs to be  reviewed in regards of their  physical and financial achievements against the target and in the beginning of the year target would be set, which is the first part of the meeting. The second most important part of the meeting she said is to discuss, if any Department requires coordination among the Department in achieving certain target.

The stakeholder Departments who implement central Government schemes briefed AYUSH Minister about the implementation of their schemes through power point presentation.

The Director of DRDA Shri Sanjit Rodrigues also spoke on the occasion.

Mayor CCP, Shri Uday Madkaikar and Representatives of various Government Departments were present on the occasion.

Panaji, October 15, 2019 ..Veerjyoti Award  instituted by the Department of Women and Child Development, Panaji will confer from the year 2016 onwards and will be presented on the Republic Day.

‘Veerjyoti Puraskar’ will consist, of scroll/citation and cash prize of           Rs.20,000/- each. The award will be given to two women or girls per year (from 2016) in the State of Goa.

The Award aims to spread the message to encourage and motivate women and girls to seek their rights, status, remove gender asymmetries and attitudes, respect, dignity for women and girls in society.

Any women or girl who has shown exceptional bravery and courage, especially in adverse circumstances against any type of atrocities, violence and/or harassment against them or against any other women or girls at home, in the workplace and everywhere in the public domain and has fought to their respect and dignity in society in the State of Goa. The women or girl from any walk of life, whether they are housewives, domestic servants, children in homes/Institutions profession also social workers, etc. Any women or girl who applies for the award should be a resident of Goa for the last 5 years as on January 1st of the respective year will be considered. She should not receive any other award for the same act during the year.

The eligible women can submit their applications in soft copy (CD- in word format) and hard print in the prescribed downloadable format available on the website of the Department at www.dwcd.goa.gov.in or print format available in the Directorate with  enclosures, if any on or before October 30, 2019. The application received  after expiry period of the time frame will not be considered.

The applications for ‘Veerjyoti Puraskar’ Award should be submitted in office of the Directorate of Women and Child Development, Old Education Bldg., 2nd Floor, 18th June Road, Panaji.

For any clarifications the applicants may log on to www.dwcd.goa.gov.in  for detailed guidelines or contact on Phone No. 2235308/2426112 during the office hours.

Panaji, October 14, 2019 …The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)  Pune  under the guidance of District Magistrate and Chairman of Disaster Management North Goa held  a chemical disaster mock drill exercise  at Esteem Industries Private Limited, Pissurlem Industrial estate, Pissurlem, Sattari  recently.

The NDRF  team  demonstrated Mock Drill of disaster management activities involving 355 workers of the Company alongwith general public of Pissurlem Village. The drill conducted to check the response and capabilities of the various departments and agencies in the district to undertake emergency operations in the event of occurrence of such an accident and also to create awareness among the residents of the locality on how to take safety measures and prepare themselves during such incidences.

The entire exercise was co-ordinated by Dy. Collector and SDO, Sattari, Shri Mangaldas Gaonkar, under the supervision of Additional Collector II, North Goa Shri Dasharath  M. Redkar involving stimulation exercise, participation of public etc.

All the line Departments including Mamlatdar of Sattari Shri Anil Rane Sardesai,  Asstt. Information Officer Shri Shanto Naik from Information Department, Police Inspector, Fire and Emergency Services personnel,  Villagers of Panchayat Pissurlem,  Electricity Department, Directorate of Health,  participated in the Mock Drill.

The technical scenario and all inputs were given by Inspector of Factories and Boilers and Shri Harish Pawaskar, Senior Manager, Esteem Industries, Pissurlem.

Panaji:- October 12, 2019 … Minister for Fisheries, Shri Filipe Neri Rodrigues gave a patient ear to the grievances of the traditional fishermen at Siridao yesterday. Local fishermen expressed their discomfort over illegal fishing carried out by the outsider thus creating hindrance for business of local fishing community in the area. Minister for Revenue, Smt. Jennifer Monserrate; MLA, Shri  Francis Silveira; Director of Fisheries, Shri Vinesh Arlekar and officials of Coastal Security Police were  present on the occasion along with others.

Shri. Rodrigues addressing the gathering informed that the Government is seized of the matter and has already initiated action to tackle the issue. Seeking cooperation from the people, he assured the people that he will try to resolve the matter within a few days with the help of the coastal police.

Smt. Monserrate expressing concern about the issue urged the people to cooperate with the officials in tackling the matter.

Shri Francisco Silveira while speaking at the meeting explained to the Minister in detail as to the modus operandi of the illegal activities affecting the livelihood of the local traditional fishermen. Giving some suggestions on behalf of the people , Shri Silveira requested the Minister to initiate prompt action against this act.

Earlier, Parish Priest of Siridao Church, Fr. Valerian Vaz and traditional fishermen from Nauxim, Odxel, Cacra, Siridao, Bambolim, Goa Velha, Dona Paula, and Agassaim expressing their grievances to the Minister  informed that illegal fishing activities are being carried out early in the morning, afternoon and late evenings from both the sides i.e.  Dona Paula and Vasco and urged Fisheries Minister to take strict actions to ban such nuisance.

Panaji, October 11, 2019  …Minister for Ports Shri. Micheal Lobo yesterday launched a New Oil Soil Collection Vessel at the Captain of Ports Jetty, Panaji. CCP Mayor Shri. Uday Madkaikar, Secretary Ports Shri. P.S. Reddy IAS, Captain of Ports Shri. James Braganza, Former Mayor Shri. Vithal Chopdekar, Local Corporator Smt. Soraya Pinto Makhija were present among others.

The vessel costing Rs. 4.18 crores and can suck upto 7000 litres of oil in its tank.

Calling the vessel a milestone to Captain of Ports Department, Shri. Lobo said that the vessel was much in demand and will prove as an asset to Goa’s waterways. “The vessel will be stationed at Brittona and move according to the distress call, get the oil to shore to send it for further inquiry/research. Collecting oil before it spills in the water is necessary and environment friendly process,” he said.

“Due to stoppage in mining, the state has lost a major source of its revenue. Hopefully it will be resolved shortly which will be a great boost to barge owners and other people who have lost their jobs. Government is also planning to wave-off the barge tax,” Shri. Lobo informed.

Shri. Madkaikar also spoke on the occasion. Shri. James Braganza welcomed and later proposed the vote of thanks. A live demonstration of oil collection was given to those who were present on the occasion.