Panaji: January 20,2018 …  The Goa Legislature Secretariat will be organizing Students Parliament Competition for the year 2018 in co-ordination with Goa Legislators Forum and Directorate of Higher Education to inculcate amongst the students community the qualities of self-discipline, right of expression, tolerance of the opinion of others, improved debating and expose themselves to various virtues of democratic living.

 The inaugural function of the Student Parliament Competition 2018 will be held at the Ravindra Bhavan, Sanquelim -Goa at 10.00 a.m. on January 22, 2018 at the hands of Hon. Speaker, Goa Legislative Assembly.

The venue for the competition from 23^rd to30th January 2018 will be at Goa Assembly Complex, Porvorim.

 All together 16 colleges from the state of Goa will participate in the Student Parliament Competition 2018 events.

The general public/ students/ teachers are invited to attend the inaugural function and the Student Parliament Competition 2018.

January 19, 2018…   Union Minister for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shri Shripad Naik inaugurated Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centre by Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at AIR and DD Staff Colony Bambolim recently.

CGHS wellness Centre, Goa will  provide comprehensive health care to the beneficiaries such as Central Government employees and their dependent family members who are  drawing salaries from Central Civil Estimates, Central government Pensioners and their dependent  drawing their pension from Central Civil Estimates, Sitting and Ex-Members of Parliament, Ex-Governors and Lt. Governors, Freedom Fighters, Ex-Vice Presidents, sitting and Retired Judges of Supreme Court and Retired Judges of High Court and Railway Board Employees.

Minister for Health Shri Vishwajit Rane, St.Andre MLA Shri Francisco Silveira,Shri Swapnil Naik Secretary to Minister for AYUSH, Shri K.K Singh, OSD to Minister for AYUSH, Professor Ram Rao Wagh  and Sarpanch Smt. Maria were present on the occasion.

Addressing the function Shri Naik said that (CGHS) wellness centre  has been operating all over the country  with an intention to provide better medical  facilities to employees of the central Government. He said Goa has become  the 37^th member city of the (CGHS) wellness centre and urged beneficiaries to avail the benefit.

While speaking on the occasion Shri Rane expressed his happiness over the opening of wellness centre in Goa. He said that it is the beginning of a new initiative and we will take it forward. He also assured his support and cooperation in this regard.

Director of (CGHS) Delhi  Shri D C Joshi welcomed  the gathering while Dr Anil Dhoke Assistant  Director of (CGHS) Mumbai proposed vote of thanks. The function was compered  by Dr Dayanand Rao, Medical Officer Goa Medical College Bambolim.

  Panaji, January 18, 2018 … The Governor of Goa and Chancellor, Goa University, Dr. (Smt.) Mridula Sinha has conceived a unique project on promoting constitutional awareness across the entire state of Goa coinciding with the week preceding the 69^th Republic Day.

Titled as ‘We and the Constitution’ (Samvidhan aur hum), the project will see a week-long event spread across the districts, talukas, Panchayats, schools and colleges across the state consisting of popular lectures on the importance of the Constitution by experts, constitutional literacy activities by law students, debates, quizzes and audio visual and print campaign focusing on the importance of the Constitution for common man.

The project is being jointly coordinated by Directorate of Higher Education, Directorate of Education, Directorate of Panchayats, Directorate of Municipal Administration, Department of Information and Publicity, Law Department, Department of Political Science, Goa University, V.M. Salgaonkar College of Law, Miramar and Kare College of Law, Margao, in collaboration with key agencies of the State Government.

The project will be launched on January 19, 2018 at Goa University and after a week of state wide activities will culminate on January 25, 2018. The entire project will be duly documented and shared with other states and union territories as a model programme for the rest of the country.

The project seeks to the recognize the importance of the Constitution as the guiding spirit of India’s democracy, safeguard of the rights of common people and as guiding the citizens about their duties. It seeks to sensitize the common man on what the Constitution means for the day-to-day lives of the people and make the vast population of India, especially the youth feel proud of being citizens of largest democracy of the world.

Panaji, January 17, 2018 …  The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Altinho, Panaji, Goa has informed that the Final Electoral Roll with inclusion of all the eligible voters and deletion of all absentee, shifted and dead voters is being published on January 10, 2018. The copies of Electoral Roll are available for inspection at Offices of Electoral Registration officer, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers of the concerned constituency. The details are also available with the BLO of respective part of the constituency. The public is informed kindly to check their names and details in the Electoral Roll to confirm that the correct details are recorded in the Electoral Roll.

          The special Summary Revision of Electoral Roll  w.r.t. 01/01/2018 was undertaken in the State of Goa as per the instructions of Election Commission of India from 18/09/2017 to enrol all the eligible voters attaining the age of 18 years of age as on 01/01/2018 and also to enrol the left out voters.

          During the summary Revision of Electoral Roll 2018 which commenced with draft publication of Electoral Roll, the period of receiving claims and objection was initially from 18/09/2017 to 17/10/2017. Commission vide notification 23/10/2017 extended the period of filing claims and objections upto 30/11/2017. The commission by subsequent notification dated 30/11/2017 further extended the date of receiving claims and objections as special drive till 15/12/2017 to facilitate the left our voters to enrol themselves in the Electoral Roll.

According to schedule of special summary revision 24/09/2017 and 08/10/2017 were notified as special campaign dates (Sundays) wherein the Booth Level Officers were available at respective Polling Booths for accepting claims and objections.

     The updated photo Electoral Rolls which are being published on 10/1/2018 reflect total Electoral Population of 11,19,777 with 5,49,893 males and 5,69,884 females. The draft roll which was published on 18/09/2017 had total male voter population of 5,46,491 and female population 5,64,470 with a total voter population of 11,10,961. Total 24,812 forms were received for inclusion of name out of which 22247 were accepted and 2565 were rejected. In total 14,384 applications were received for deletion out of which 13,431 applications were accepted and the deletions were effected accordingly. The net increase after effecting deletions was 8816 bringing the strength the current electoral roll to 11,19,777.

January  16, 2018 … Department of Fisheries organised a programme titled Fishermen Dialogue at Department of Fisheries hall at Agonda, Canacona recently.

The programme was held to have interaction with the Fishermen so as to know about their problems and difficulties and offer them solutions. Minister for Fisheries Shri Vinod Paliencar, who attended the programme, interacted with the fishermen from Canacona areas such as Agonda, Pollem, Loliem, Poinginim, Nuvem etc.

The main issues/difficulties  raised by Fishermen includes lack of ramp facilities, loss of canoe, lack of fishing sheds to house their canoes, lack of electricity/water facilities at some fishing jetties, disbursement of pension amount to Fishermen and house repair subsidies. They requested the minister to redress their problems.

The Minister gave a patient hearing to the difficulties raised by fishermen and said that, he will try to resolve them. He also stated that, alongwith all the senior officials of concerned departments he will personally inspect all the places where infrastructure is needed and try to solve them immediately. Shri Paliencar also assured all the Fishermen that they won’t be deprived of their rights.

            Shri Chandrakant Velip ,Deputy Director of Fisheries, Shri Prashant Naik, Chirman, Ravindra Bhavan Margao, Shri Mohandas Lolienkar From Goa Forward party & Ex-Sarpanch of Loliem Polem Village Panchayat, Shri Pramod Desai, Sarpanch Agonda Panchayat, Shri Abel Borges, Dy. Sarpanch Agonda Panchayat, Shri Suraj Pagui, President of Akhil Goa KhshtIrya Pagui Samaj , Smt. Shilpa Pagui, Ward panch and Panch Member were also present on the occasion .

            Shri Chandrakant Velip, Deputy Director of Fisheries proposed the vote of thanks.

Margao:  January 14, 2017 … Urban Development Minister, Shri Francis D’souza recently inaugurated developed open spaces at Don Bosco College of Engineering Complex, Fatorda, development of which was undertaken by Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) under Fair Recreational Activity and Non-Competitive Involvement in Sports (FRANCIS) Urban Connect Scheme.

Shri D’souza said the scheme intends to connect with the urban population by providing assistance in developing Safe Play Area (SPA) to inculcate strong sports, fitness and recreational cultures in the development of local urban communities. Educational Institutions, registered sports clubs, registered housing societies and other Registered Bodies are targeted under this scheme wherein minimum 2000 Sq. Mts. land is available for developing safe play area.

Town and Country Planning Minister, Shri Vijay Sardessai; Chairperson, Margao Municipal Council, Dr Babita Angle Prabhudessai; Shri Tito Cardozo, Vice Chairperson, GSUDA; Fr Felix Fernandes, SDB, Provincial, Panjim Province; Shri Sandeep Falari, Vice Chairman, GSUDA; Shri Jagdish Hosmani, Chief Project Officer, GSUDA; Dr Nina Panandikar, Principal, Don Bosco College of Engineering and others were present on the occasion.

Speaking further Shri D’souza said that the Government is committed to develop infrastructure for recreational activity across the State. “I am sure that the players will have an unforgettable experience playing at these facilities, Sports is important as much as studies”, he said.

Shri Vijay Sardessai said, this project is attributed to the help and contribution given by Minister Shri Francis D’souza. To go forward there is a need for unity and sense of purpose. Football is in the blood of Goans and Government is giving priority to take this sport to a greater height.

Chairperson, Margao Municipal Council, Dr Babita Angle Prabhudessai also spoke on the occasion.

GSUDA has spent Rs 3.85 crores on this project involving up-gradation of existing Football ground to FIFA standard and specifications, Indoor Badminton and Table Tennis Courts with synthetic flooring with properties of shock absorption, abrasion resistance and impact resistance while the outdoor Basketball court has been undertaken with high impact polypropylene synthetic flooring with movable posts for other recreational activities such as futsal. Provision has been made for 12 Mts. octagonal, galvanized, electrical poles with flood lights to illuminate the football ground along with other electrical fixtures. Site development around the play areas like a walking track, road and paved areas from entrance of the premises have been carried out. The pavilion block has a seating capacity of 500 with provision for roof covering for 200 seats. Grass turf having a sub-surface sprinkler irrigation system with a submersible pump to irrigate the turf, net fencing etc.

  Panaji, January 13, 2018 …. The Directorate of Agriculture has released data on the Agricultural prospects for the month of December 2017 of  Directorate of Agriculture. Sowing of Pulses crop is almost complete. Vegetable seed including Hybrid seed were provided to the farmers on 50% assistance for promotion of vegetable in Rabi 2017-18. Sugarcane crushing season has started by Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana ltd. State Agriculture Awards during  2017-18 were awarded on Goa Liberation Day function held  at Campal Parade Ground at the hands of Chief Minister.  The recipients of awards were Shri Govind Barve, Sattari, (Krishi Ratna-Citations and Rs.2.00 lakhs), Shri Bartholomeu Miranda, Nuvem, Salcete Goa-Krishi Vibhushan Citation and Rs.1.00 lakh and Shri Krishna Yesso Phaldessai, Bali, Quepem Goa, (Krishi Bhushan- Citation and Rs.0.50 thousand)

The Directorate along with implementing Agencies i.e HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Ltd in North Goa district and SBI General Insurance Company Ltd for South Goa District conducted 11 Nos. Training and Awareness Programme at Taluka  level with Bankers and farmers on “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): Where in 68 Extention field functionaries, 63 bankers and 295 attended.

  Directorate of Agriculture participated in the “Lokaotsav” organised by Adarsh Yuva Sangh, Gaondongri and Kotigao, conducted at Adarsh Gram, Canacona. Organized an exposure visit of 3 Officers of this Directorate and 32 farmers of Goa to Maharashtra State, to acquaint them with various activities in the field of Agriculture and also visited the KISSAN 2017 at Pune.

            Training programme on “Micro Irrigation System” organized by State Agriculture Management and Extension Training Institute , Ela, Old-Goa at Jain Hi-Tech Agriculture Institute, Jalgao Maharashtra, wherein 10 Officers of this Directorate attended. 11100 Nos of Bracon Adults (Bio-Control Agents) were produced at the State Bio-Control Laboratory Ela, Old Goa and 7200 Nos were released in the field. 158 Nos. of soil samples were analyzed at Soil Testing Laboratories at Ela Old Goa and Margao Goa. 126 Nos. of Soil Health cards are issued.18.50kgs Mushroom spawn was produced and sold at Mushroom Laboratory, Ela Old Goa.

            The Directorate in association with National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS and LUP) Nagpur, Maharashtra organized World Soil Day on December 12, 2017. On this occasion, released the report on Survey of Fallow lands in the State of  Goa and distributed Soil Health Cards to farmers at the hands of the Chief Minister of Goa in the presence of Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Water Resources and Secretary Agriculture.   

 Panaji, January 12, 2018 …  The Government under the Directorate of Higher Education has initiated to prepare a database of all qualified reserved categories. Also, a database of reserved categories candidates who are not qualified at this stage but aspire to take on their career in teaching at higher education level needs to be created.  

It has been noticed that due to non- availability of suitable qualified candidates in respective reserved categories for OBC/SC/ST/PH many post of lecturer are lying vacant. And at the same time there are many qualified candidates in reserved categories who are without regular employment since post of their respective subject are kept open for General category. So there is clear mismatch between available reserved candidates in respective reserved categories and subject wise post which are reserved base on roster points.

 In order to gather the desired information, a questionnaire is being circulated and made available at all Colleges/Institutions/University in the State to be filled in the prescribed format by the OBC/SC/ST/PH candidates aspiring to become college lectures. The last date to submit the same is  January 31, 2018 and can be submitted to any of the Colleges/Universities in Goa or can be directly posted or hand delivered at the Directorate of Higher Education, Porvorim-Goa. The questionnaire can also be downloaded at www.dhe.goa.gov.in. and submitted at the Directorates Office at Porvorim.

Panaji, January 11, 2018 … In Panaji Centre for the week ending December 26, 2017, in wholesale, the prices of  gram kabuli big, sugar S-30, gur fine decreased by Rs.500/-to Rs.1000/-, Rs.150/- to Rs.200/-, Rs.200/-  per quintal respectively  and eggs large by Rs. 30/- to Rs.35/- per 100 nos. Turdal Barashi increased by Rs. 200/- per quintal during the week. 

The prices of other important essential commodities like parboiled rice outside, raw rice common, wheat Khandva, wheat Shivri, jowar Shalu, moongdal, gramdal Moong, vegetable ghee “Ruchi” tin of 15 liters, rawa, maida, green peas, potatoes,  onions, tamotoes, chillies green and bananas (Vassai) remained steady during the week.

        In the retail, the prices of eggs large decreased by Rs.3/- to rs.4/- per dozen during the week.  The prices of other important essential commodities like parboiled rice local, parboiled rice outside, raw rice common, wheat Khandva, wheat Shivri, jowar Shalu, turdal Bharshi, moongdal, gramdal, moong, gram Kabuli big, sugar S-30, gur fine, coconut oil, vegetable ghee “Dalda” pkt. of 1 litre, rawa, maida, green  peas, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, chillies green and bananas (Vassai) remained steady during the week.

The increase and decrease in wholesale prices decreases in and retail prices were due to decrease and increase in wholesale prices in supplying markets.

The supply position of important essential commodities were normal during the week, except that of parboiled rice local, groundnut oil ordinary and coconut oil, the arrival of which was not noticed during the week.