Panaji: September 7, 2017 …  “The problem of garbage is not of one person alone or of the government. It is the problem of all Goans,” said Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar. He was speaking at the launch of the ‘Services of Regular Cleaning of Road Stretch from Miramar circle to Dona Paula circle’ under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of CAM Industrial Services LLP at Miramar today. 

Adding further, the Chief Minister said that the cooperation of citizens in keeping the surroundings clean was necessary. He lauded the corporate initiative of including cleaning of roads as part of the CSR activities and said that such models can be carried out on other roads as well.

Chairperson of Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Shri Sidharth Kuncalienker who was present on the occasion stressed on the significance of the Miramar-Dona Paula road calling it a key link road of the city which had a very good view of the sea. “It is a place frequented by those who go on walks and jogs. There are schools and institutions located here as well. He further appealed to the people to make a cleanliness a habit.

The Managing Director, CAM Industrial Services, LLP, Shri Caitano J Fernandes thanked the authorities for giving them the opportunity to contribute to the city.

Present on the occasion was mayor of Panaji, Shri Surendra Furtado, Commissioner of Corporation of City of Panjim (CCP), Shri Dipak Dessai, CCP corporators, Director, CAM, Jagdish S Rane and others.

Panjim, 6 September:  Another Sunday and a fun day,  and one more exciting trekking expedition by Goa Tourism Development Corporation at Tambdi Surla Waterfalls on September 10, 2017.

Tambdi Surla waterfalls is amongst the most famous waterfalls in the state located in the dense forest of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary.

The expedition will also include a visit to the famous Shiva temple at Tamdi Surla which is carved out of a single rock.

It is a moderate trek with a walking distance of 7 kms one way. Distance from Panjim to the destination is about 65 kms by bus.

Delicious veg and non veg lunch will be provided.

The charge per head is Rs 750 which is inclusive of lunch, transport and guiding.

Transport will leave from Mapusa Residency at 8:00 am and from Margao Residency and Paryatan Bhavan, Panjim, at 8:30 a.m.

Interested trekkers are requested to carry along an extra pair of clothes, rainwear, trekking shoes, snacks and binoculars. Smoking and consumption of alcohol will not be permitted.

Please contact:  Mr. Yogesh Naik, GTDC – 9226220666 for Registrations & more information.

 For online booking please visit: goa-tourism.com

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Panaji, September 5, 2017   .. Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar presented State Awards to teachers from different sections of Education at a State Level Teacher’s Day Function organised by Directorate of Education today.  The teachers who were honoured include- Primary section: Smt. Kusum V. Salkar, Govt Primary School Saligao Bardez and Smt. Renuka Maruti Rao Goral, Govt Primary School, Morpirlla Quepem.

Secondary section: Smt. Aruna Rajesh Patnekar-St. Mary’s Convent High School, Mapusa, Shri. Jayesh Manohar Naik- Mushtifund High School, Cujira Bambolim and Shri. Ambrose D’Souza-Dr. Sakharam Gude High School, Vanzagal Shiroda.

Headmaster’s category: Shri. Shrikrishna Saju Naik, Govt High School, Kudchire Bicholim,  Smt. Purnima Ramesh Naique, People’s High School, Panaji and Smt. Pratibha Amul Agranayak, Popular High School Comba Margao.

The State Award for College teachers were presented to Dr. Smitha Bhandare- Kamat- S.S. Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira, Dr. Nandkumar Sawant, Principal of Chowgule College, Margao  and Dr. Bernard F. Rodrigues from Department of Botany, Goa University.

Awards were also presented to taluka Assistant District Educational Inspectors (ADEIs) for generating funds towards teachers in need. The ADEIs of Bardez, Salcett and Bicholim bagged first, second and third places respectively.

Secretary of Education Shri. Daulat Hawaldar, Director of Higher Education Shri. Prasad Lolyenkar, Director of Education Shri. Gajanan Bhat were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated the Award winners and stated that a teacher build a human being which further forms a healthy generation. “The advantage of becoming a teacher is that- he/she earns satisfaction out of his/her work and is fateful when students climb the ladder of success.”

Shri Parrikar also proposed to change the selection process for these awards from next year. “I am making a suggestion to let the students recommend their best teachers from the upcoming year. Ex- students can also be a part of this process by via online poll.  Reviews from colleagues may also be considered. This will provide us with deserving as well as good teachers and help in maintaining transparency,” the Chief Minister stated.

He also urged the teachers from unaided schools to register for D.Ed till September 15 as it will be made mandatory from 2019. He also spelled out his plans to introduce value education, civic sense, traffic rules and personal hygiene in middle school education as special subjects from September 6-11. “Dispensing machines will be provided to schools by end of this year to ensure health of girl students. Rotary Club had already shared this responsibility in few schools. A person who doesn’t keep him and his surroundings clean may be literate but is uneducated. So, Swatch Bharat and education are closely related and a program will be drafted for primary section.

Our tradition of ‘guru-shishya’ edifies us to respect our teachers. Vice versa, a teacher also, must not keep any question raised by a student unanswered. Let your students learn to think. It is only then we will attain quality education,” the Chief Minister said.

Shri Hawaldar welcomed the gathering. Students of D.Ed College, Porvorim presented welcome song. Shri. Gajanan Bhat proposed vote of thanks. 

Panjim, Sept 4: A high level meeting was convened by the Department of Tourism and chaired by Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Goa comprising of Coastal taluka MLAs and Village Panchayat Sarpanchas who today unanimously resolved to complete all tourism related infrastructure development projects under Swadesh Darshan within a period of one year.

While the first phase  of the Coastal Circuit  Development Plan covering  beaches of North Goa will be completed within the next six months,  projects envisaged under the  second  phase of  the Coastal Circuit Development  covering  beaches in South Goa is proposed to be  completed within the next one year.

Site inspections for identification of areas for setting up of public conveniences namely toilets, changing rooms, locker facilities on the beach belts will begin from tomorrow and will be completed by September 15.

The Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Mr. Manohar Ajgaonkar addressing the  high level meeting on Monday morning said, “ Goa Tourism  has received  Rs 200 crore (Rs 100 crore in the first phase and Rs 100 crore in the second  phase)  from the Central government under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme for  setting up tourism  infrastructure  in the State. It is important that we utilize the money and complete the projects expeditiously so that this infrastructure development gives a big boost to tourism, in particular the beaches, and attracts tourists from all over the world.”

Mr. Ajgaonkar today  impressed on the  Village Panchayats  to  identify land,  furnish all  NOCs and also  obtain  required clearances  for initiating these projects  so as to avoid  hurdles causing any delay in the execution and completion of works.

Ajgaonkar requested the MD GTDC, Mr. Nikhil Desai to initiate the process for CRZ approvals immediately.

The Hon’ble Chairman  GTDC and MLA Curchorem, Mr. Nilesh Cabral  also addressed  the meeting  of  coastal taluka MLAs and  VP Sarpanchas and appealed to the  stakeholders to  extend  their full co-operation  with Goa Tourism  in augmenting tourism  infrastructure in  the coastal areas.

Earlier, Mr. Nikhil Desai, Managing Director of Goa Tourism Development Corporation made a detailed presentation of the circuit development plans phase I & II.  A time schedule was thereafter prepared for site inspections starting from tomorrow on the beach belt for identification of land and other issues to start the project development works.

Mr. Ajgaonkar today also impressed on the village panchayat representatives that Goa Tourism is working in the interest of boosting the profile of coastal areas cutting across all party lines.

Present at today’s meeting included, Minister for Panchayat, Mr. Mauvin Godinho, Minister  for Housing Mr. Jayesh Salgaonkar,  Leader of Opposition, Mr. Chandrakant Kavlekar,  Cortalim MLA Mrs. Alina  Saldanha,  Nuvem MLA Mr.  Wilfred D’Sa, St. Andre MLA Mr.  Francis Silveira, Mandrem MLA Mr. Dayanad Sopte along with their respective VP Sarpanchas and members. The Board of Directors of GTDC Dr. M. Modassir, Dr. Shrikant Ajgaonkar, and Mr. Jeet Arolkar were also present.  The Commissioner, CCP Mr. Dipak Desai also attended the meeting.

Coastal areas that will get a fillip under the coastal circuit development plan phase I include Morjim-Keri, Anjuna-Vagator, Sinquerim – Baga.

Coastal areas that  will get a fillip under the  coastal circuit development  plan phase II include  Miramar, Dona Paula, Baina, Colva,  Agonda, Palolem,Benaulim, Cavelossim, Mobor and many others.

Other components namely parking facilities,  CCTVs,   tourist  information centers, solar panels, solid waste management, signage,  seating arrangement at beaches,  mobile  toilet models, GS mapping, cycle tracks, gazebos, drinking water facilities, Wi Fi,  lighting,  rescue boats  and water scooters  will be taken up in the  development plans.

Panaji: September 4, 2017 …. Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar has extended his warm and very sincere greetings to the teaching community of Goa on the occasion of Teacher’s Day to be observed on September 5.

In his message, the Chief Minister says that Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, whose birthday is celebrated as Teacher’s Day was a teacher par excellence, a great Philosopher and a noted educationist. “While celebrating Teacher’s Day, we respectively pay homage to him and recall the monumental role played by teachers as builders of the nation,” he says.

Shri. Parrikar has appealed the teaching community of Goa to draw inspiration from Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and discharge their duties with renewed sense of dedication and commitment.