Margao:  September 15, 2017 … Technology waits for nobody, it keeps changing on so either we have to be in pace of technology or we are out in this technosavy world said IT, Revenue and Labour and Employment Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte. College life is very important as it is the place where formation of proper plant becomes tree, he added.

He was speaking after inaugurating two days National Level Inter Collegiate Technical and Non Technical Event INSPIRUS 2K17 on the theme “Make it Happen” organised by Computer Department, Don Bosco College Of Engineering, Fatorda today. Also the Installation ceremony of C-CODES Council for the year 2017-2018 was held on the occasion.

Speaking further, Shri Khaunte said, in this technosavy world, challenges are different and competition is more. He urged the students to compete with each others in this competitive world. Don’t leave your passion, as it takes you somewhere in your life giving you the much desired satisfaction. The youths should determine their priorities in life, he remarked.

Every person has his own limitations and innovations so try your best according to each person’s capabilities, Shri Khaunte said and added that Government is committed to provide the requisite boost in the education sector and the youths who are looking for opportunities. It is the time that the students and the people around also cooperate and collaborate with the ideas of the Government.  The Governments initiative can be a success story with the able support and cooperation of the people, he said.

The IT Minister said success of any Government initiative or project is the success of the State and every individual who is citizen of the State. He urged the students to think on the challenges being faced by the State and how one can participate in it to mitigate the same. Youth is the definition of new Country, he said.

Fr. Kinley D’cruz, Director of the Institution  also spoke on the occasion. Dr. Neena Panandikar, Principal welcomed the gathering. Ex Council members of C-CODE were felicitated on the occasion and the new council of C-CODE were given the oath. INSPIRUS 2K17 Souvenir was also released on the occasion.

 Prof. Gaurang Patkar, HOD, Computer Department; Prof. Marwyn D’souza, Co-ordinator; Shri Zinho Fernandes, Chairman, C-CODES Council were among those present on the occasion.

Panjim, 14 September: Goa Tourism is all set to celebrate World Tourism Day on 27^th September, 2017. This year the theme for World Tourism Day as adopted by United Nations General Assembly is Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development. The day long celebrations will be marked by various activities for tourists across the state.

The Department of Tourism along with Goa Tourism Development Corporation will organize an exclusive boat cruise for children with special needs.

An exclusive tour on the Hop-on Hop-off buses will also be organised for school children. World Tourism Day celebrations will also be organized at the Goa International Airport, Dabolim and some of the key railway stations where tourists will be accorded in a traditional style along with distribution of sweets and roses. On this occasion, tourists availing the Kadamba luxury Volvo bus service from the airport to Calangute will be given a free trip.

A quiz competition would be conducted for college students in the North and South Goa themed around tourism. A painting competition will be conducted on ‘Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development’ for students from the College of Fine Arts, Panjim.

The Department of Tourism has invited all school students in the state to participate in the activities and competitions which will be held on the occasion of World Tourism Day. The department will award prize money to the winners participating in these competitions.

The Tourism Department has requested all hoteliers to commemorate World Tourism Day on 27^th September 2017 to make the day more significant and memorable.

September 13, 2017 … Minister for Housing and Rural Development, Shri Jayesh Salgaonkar and Minister for Tourism, Manohar Ajgaonkar have assured the villagers of Nerul and Reis Magos to undertake various beautification works in their villages.

The two ministers who inspected the Coco beach in Nerul and the Quedevelim beach and the area near Reis Magos fort today and discussed with tourism authorities with regards the feasibility of implementing various beautification projects in the area and providing facilities such as changing rooms, mobile toilets, dustbins, benches, illumination, pavers- at these spots for locals and tourists.

Present on the occasion were sarpanch of Nerul panchayat, Piedade Almeida and deputy sarpanch, Shri Prakash Hoble, sarpanch of Reis Magos panchayat, Shri Shailendra Parulekar and other panch members.

Panaji: September 9, 2017 … “One can learn a lot from nature,” said Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, adding further, “We should not destroy things that we are unable to produce.” The Chief Minister was speaking as the Chief Guest at the Goa Environmental Festival 2017 in Panaji, today.  His mantra to the gathering was ‘Reduce consumption, reduce your wants and don’t create waste.” He asked people to follow Mahatma Gandhi and reduce consumption, bringing to mind the saying that the earth has enough for everyone’s need, not for everyone’s greed.  

The Chief Minister pointed out to the tradition of making matoli at homes at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. “This is a nature-oriented decoration. We have traditions which are in tune with nature which we should observe closely.”

The Chief Minister concluded his speech by saying that he will strive to ensure that the environment is protected through his personal contribution and as the Chief Minister of Goa.

Earlier, wildlife filmmaker, Shri Shekar Dattatri spoke on the importance of returning to ancient India’s reverence for nature. He spoke of how plastic was one of the main causes for the poisoning of the earth. He further said that it was crucial that development takes place with minimum destruction and that government and concerned authorities must work with mutual trust and respect to heal the wounded planet.