PANAJI/ 08/20/2020:: Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) inaugurated its 37th training centre at Santa Cruz in association with Crown Club Santa- Cruz at the football ground recently. A total of 100 trainees have already enrolled at the centre. This centre will cater to boys and girls from St Cruz, Chimbel, Merces in various age categories such as U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16.

Today, GFDC has 37 grassroots centres to promote the official sport of Goa and train kids between the age group of 6 to 14 years. Over 4000 young football enthusiastic from across the state of Goa are frequent goers to the GFDC centres set up at their respective localities, the majority of these centres being situated in the hinterland areas. There are 100 odd coaches to assist and mould these kids to become better footballers.

The Chief Guest and EX-MLA of St Cruz, Victor Gonsalves praised the parents for sending their children forward for football training.

“I am happy to see that girls have come forward to play football. Children should take seriously the opportunity they have got. GFDC is making football training available for children from a very young age. I wish all the students from this centre good luck,”said Gonsalves.

While the special invitee and Member Secretary GFDC, Aleixo da Costa said it was a proud moment to inaugurate a grassroots football centre at Santa Cruz and requested the trainees to attend coaching regularly.

“GFDC was formed in 2012 by Ex-CM, Manohar Parrikar to develop the game of football. GFDC is striving to develop football at the grassroots level.Over 4,000 trainees are enrolled with us who get a full time coach, nutrition and football kit. We provide coaching to the trainees on a daily basis free of cost. I do not recall seeing any football club from St Cruz taking part in any football tournaments. The reason behind starting centre is to tie together the broken string.When a child indulges in sports he burns calories and at the same time his mind is fresh. A child who takes part in outdoor activity can study better than a child who is kept indoors. if you train hard and learn the technique than St Cruz will see stars like Mandar Rao Dessai and Brandon Fernandes emerge from here,”said Costa.

Panaji February 7, 2020 … National Deworming Day (NDD) will be observed on February 10, 2020. The aim is to de-worm the children’s between the age group of 1-19 years through the platform of Government, Government Aided Schools, Private School and Anganwadi.

The round of NDD will be followed by a mop-up-day (MUD) on February 17, 2020 intent of deworming children who miss the dose on February 10, 2020.

The activities on National Deworming Day will include administering half to one Albendazole tablet depending on the age, to all pre-school, school-enrolled and out of school children.

The parents, guardians, teachers, anganwadi workers and the  public in large to participate and cooperate to make National Deworming Day a success.

Panaji February 06, 2020 … Office of the Commissioner Labour and Employment, Regional Employment Exchange, Model Career Centre Panaji, organized workshop/session on ‘Personal Effectiveness’ at Swami Vivekanand Vidya Prasarak Mandal College of Commerce, Borim and at Government College of Commerce and Economics, Borda, Margao.

Topics covered were motivation, positive attitude, conversational skills, self confidence, goal setting and time management.

Shri Amey Hedge and Dr. Joyti Hedge were the Resource persons/Motivational Speaker in presence of Dr.(CA) Subrahmanyan Bhat, Principal, Dr. Gajanan V. Madiwal, Principal, Dr. Fatima De Souza, Vice Principal, Shri Premjeet Dessai, Shri Cajitan Fernandes, Assistant Employment Officers, Shri Rakesh Dangi, Young Professional and Shri Rajat Harvaleker.

Panaji: February 5, 2020 …. Shri Fausto V. Da Costa, Journalist, editor of Gulab and Tiatr researcher in presence of Member Secretary, Tiatr Academy of Goa, Shri. Cezar D’Mello presented the awards to the winners of 10^th Children’s Tiatr Competition organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa in collaboration with Ravindra Bhavan, Margao today.

‘Kanvllean Kelem Kanv Kanv’ written and directed by Shri Marcos Gonsalves won the 1st place. Other prizes were also distributed to the winners. Judges of the competition Shri Ratnakar Govekar, Fr Milton Rodrigues and Smt Crista Fernandes were felicitated on the occasion.

While addressing the audience, Shri Fausto V. Da Costa, appreciating the performance of children said that they have a bright future in the field of tiatr. He congratulated the winners and urged those who have not won any awards not to be discouraged. He said you might have not won awards today but you have won the hearts of the crowd, this is your stepping stone to success. At this tender age you have done the best. He also praised the work of Tiatr Academy of Goa to encourage local art Tiatr.

The highlights of the awards presentation ceremony was presentation of a Konkani Musical Show.

Panaji: February 4, 2020 … Organizing Medical Camps in villages and rural parts benefit the villagers in a big way as they mostly do not go to take doctors advice or checkups for small ailments said, Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar. Small health problems, if neglected at primary level can cause severe problems in future he added.

Shri Kavlekar was speaking at the inaugural function of Free Homeopathic Medial Camp organized by Switzerland Medical Institution and Shree Kamaxidevi Homeopathic Medial College and Hospital, Shiroda in association with Dy. CM, Shri Kavlekar at Village Panchayat Hall, Khola recently.

Speaking further Shri Kavlekar praised the organizing team of doctors for giving their time to the rural people. He said drinking water facility, underground cabling of electricity and road networks are the upcoming works which will start soon in Khola Panchayat jurisdiction. Appealing for cooperation of every individual shri Kavlekar urged the people and elected representatives to work hand in hand for the development of their village and the State as a whole.

Zilla Panchayat Member, Khola, Shri Shanu Velip said that one should understand the importance of healthy life. Sarpanch, Village Panchayat, Khola, Smt Purna Nayak also spoke on the occasion.

Deputy Sarpanch, Pandhari Prabhudessai; Panch Members, Shri Ajay Pagi, Smt Cintia Fernandes, Shri Fondu Velip, Shri Guru Gaonkar, Shri Guru Velip, Dr Martin; President, BJP Quepem Block, Shri Sanjay Velip and others were present on the occasion.

Dr S D Naik welcomed while Dr Amisha Gaonkar proposed the vote of thanks.

Shri Kavlekar also launched various works in Khola Panchayat jurisdiction which includes foundation for filling of land at Government High School, Gaval; foundation of permanent shed for Ganvdhodo at Matimol, Khola a place where local rituals performed once in every three years; filling of land for vehicle parking place near church at Kajumol, Khola; inauguration of Shigmo Mand at Paryemol, Khola and Vagona, Khola.

Panaji:February 02, 2020 … Minister for Art and Culture, Shri Govind  Gaude presented Kala Gaurav Puraskars 2019-20 at a function organized by the Directorate of Art & Culture at  Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji recently. The Minister also handed over prizes to the winners of state level Tripurari Poornima Boat competition which was held at Vitthalapur Sankhali . The award consists of a memento, certificate of appreciation and a financial purse of Rs.25,000/-.

The Minister while speaking at the function said the awardees that are honoured today had suffered hardship, trouble during their time when there were no proper roads traffic etc. They used to travel to distant places to perform their art. These artists have rose from adverse situation because of the support of their families who are worthy of appreciation. He urged the artist to impart training and guidance to youths to carry forward their legacy.

The speaking further Shri Gaude said that, the artists have played important role not only  in  preserving art but also helped to take up art to different parts of the country bringing name and fame to state.

The recipients of awards are Shri Ravindra Ramakant Mardolkar, Priol, in Literature. Similarly Shri Shrikant Phatarpekar, Phatarpa, Shri Gopal Vaman Damle, Priol, Shri Keshav Ramchandra Naik, St Cruz, Shri. Braz P Rodrigues, Curchorem, Shri Gurudas Ganesh Nageshkar, Bandora and Mrs. Fatima Fernandes e Pinto, Divar in Music.

Shri Govind Sadashiv Poke,  Mandrem, Shri Vinod Nadkarni, Margao, Shri Shantaram J. Chanekar,  Bhaili-Peth, Bicholim, Shri Gurav Ramchandra Phondu Taligao and Shri Teli Nuno Phadte, Kharvade, Bandora, Ponda in Painting.

Shri Krishna/Krishnanath Venco Naik, Priol, Shri Babuso Ladu Gaude, Pisgal, Smt. Nirmala Arjun Shirgaonkar, Mulgao, Smt Nayana Shenalli Priolkar, Priol,  Shri Savlo Venktu Gaude, Priol, Shri Ram Shiva Ozarekar Valpoi, Shri Ranjit Harishchandra Kakodkar,  Cacora and Shri Prasad Balkrishna Shet  Durgabhat, in Folk –Art.

Shri Jose Luis Diogo Fernandes Danny of Ribandar, Shri Reginald Mafaldo Nazareth,  Gauchem Bhat, St. Cruz Merces, Shri Anthony Gabriel Fernandes,  Siolim, Shri Ratnakar L. Govekar (Ratnam),  Camri-bhat, Merces, Shri Domingos Santano Rodrigues,   Arambol, Shri Jose JustinoValadres, Porvorim, Shri William Fernandes, Curchorem, Shri Menino Maria de Araujo alias Menino Mario Araujo, Cujira, in Tiatr.

Shri Sagun Nagesh Shet Shirodkar, Priol, Shri Sanjay Datha Nagvekar, Panaji, Shri Vidyanand Naik, Panaji, Shri Shivanand Yadu Gaude, Shri Vasanti Jaidev Karapurker, Karapur, Sankhali, Shri Gurudas Jagannath Shet Gaundalker, Netravali, Shri Bhanudas Govind Dessai, St Andre, Shri Harishchandra Vaman Khedekar, Priol, Shri Dattaram Anant Amonkar, Reis-Magos, Smt. Sukanti H. Naik, Volvoi, Shri Satyawan Anant Palyekar, Palye, Shri Anand Gopi Naik, Sankhali, Shri Krishnanath Gangu Madkaikar, Shri Atmaram Nagu Gaude, Carambolim, Shri Sonu Ladko Pednekar and Shri Surbanwada, Pernem in Drama.

Shri Gurudas Kashinath Gaonkar, Shirgao, Shri Vithu Madhu Madkaikar, Carambolim, Shri. Anta A. Vernekar, Curca, Talaulim, Shri Ramakant Soiru Komarpant, Rajbag and Shri Mahadev Krishna Andurlekar, Menkurem in Bhajan.

Ms. Lalita Baburao Kulkarni, Ramnathi in Dance.

The winners of state level Tripurari Poornima Boat competition which was held at Vitthalapur Sankhali are Bhumika Chandreshwar Kala Samitee, Majikwada Parye won first prize, second prize by Navyuvak Sangathana, Savoiverem, third prize by Art Miniya, Mestwada Sankhali, fourth prize by Venture Brothers, Majikwada Parye and fifth prize  by Vaghreshwar, Varchawada Bicholim.

Similarly Bandir Boys, Kajiwada Vithalapur, Third Eye, Sawantwada Amona, Unique Creators, Chinchwada Parye, Labag Royal, Lalbag Vithalapur, Sankhali and Talkhambeshwar, Tamidgiwada Parye Sattari received consolation prizes

Present on the occasion were Secretary to Art and Culture, Shri Chokha Ram Garg along with others.

Director of Directorate of Art and Culture, Shri Sagun Velip welcomed the gathering while Smt Siddhi Upadhye and Shri Pradeep Naik compered the function and Deputy Director of Directorate of Art and Culture, Shri Ashok Parab proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, february 01, 2020…. A group of artistes from Goa alongwith Smt Meghana Shetgaonkar, Director of Information and Publicity, Shri Prakash Naik, Information Officer and Shri Shanto Naik, Assistant Information Officer visited Rashtrapati Bhavan at New Delhi recently.

          During the visit the artistes and the accompanying officers met the President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind.

          The President appreciated the Goa Team of artistes and officers for having presented the Goa Tableau at the Republic Day Cultural Pageantry held at Rajpath, New Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26, 2020. The President interacted with the Goan artistes and officers and informed that he was impressed to see Goa Tableau which was depicted on the theme Sea shore of Goa along with bio-diversity and livelihoods. The work of Conceptualization, Fabrication and Presentation of Goa Tableau was executed by Shri Siddhesh Dessai, Proprietor M/s. Vinayak Decorators.

          It may be noted that the President of India interact with the artists of the various States, Union Territories and Union Government Ministries who have performed during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi and the Bharat Parv celebration wherein the Tableau’s of the participating States and Union Government Ministries were displayed in front of Red Fort, New Delhi for public view.

Panaji: January 31,2020 … The Director of Agriculture Shri Madhav Kelkar, on behalf of the Government received the final report of Agriculture Land Use Planning of Goa State, under the project ‘Characterization and Mapping of Land Resources of Goa in References to Cultivated and Fallow Land Use Systems from the Director ( NBSS & LUP )Nagpur  Maharashtra,  Government of India Dr. P.Chandran at a function organized at Krishi Bhavan Toca, Karanzalem  recently.

The function was organized by ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning –Nagpur, ICAR-Central Coastal  Agricultural Research- Institute –Goa for the Directorate of Agriculture Goa.

The Government of Goa  in its Budget Assurance in  2013-14, to conduct the land survey of Fallow Lands in the state of Goa. Accordingly an memorandum of  understanding ( MoU ) was signed between Directorate of Agriculture Government of Goa and National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning ( NBSS & LUP )Nagpur  Maharashtra, Government of India for the project called ‘’Characterization and Mapping of Land Resources of Goa in References to Cultivated and Fallow Land Use Systems.

The Director, NBSS & LUP Nagpur  Maharashtra, Government of India Dr. P. Chandran  while speaking on  the occasion said that the soil resource database prepared under  ’Characterization and Mapping of Land Resources of Goa in References to Cultivated and Fallow Land Use Systems is very useful and  will provide  information  not only for farmers but also for the planners, executors and administrators. He said based on land resources data the state has been divided into 27 land management units. ( LMU )

Dr. Chandran also said that the final report will provide the information of the hectors of fallow lands and present fallow lands are there  in the state. It has its relevance not only in terms of agriculture but in terms of other line activities like irrigation, soil conservation, water harvesting, horticulture, forestry, floriculture and landscape developers he informed.

The Director ICAR-CCARI Goa  Dr. E. Chakurkar in his address said that, the crunch of land is increasing day by day.  So the time has come now to think over how to make best use of available land. He appreciated the initiative of the Goa Government for making survey of agriculture use of land in Goa  with the intention of  better future of agriculture in Goa. The final report will provide insight to the policy makers , planners, administrators and other stakeholders of agricultural sector.

The Director Agriculture, Shri Madhav Kelkar welcoming the guests said that the  aggravated situation  which is created in Goan agricultural sector, due to inappropriate land use plan comprised  with growing of crops, use of technologies out of their capabilities  resulted in widespread degradation of our precious natural resources, decline of land and

 water quality. Impact of intensive agriculture without adequate conservative measures, living lands uncultivated etc. The report he said will definitely provide solution to overcome the problem. The database of the report also arranged in Bhoomi-geo-portal developed by ICAR-NBSS & LUP and also on the digital India Platform. A mobile App LRIS Goa is also developed and is available in Google store which can be downloaded for visualization, sharing, and mining by using android based mobile he informed.

Principal Scientists, ( NBSS & LUP )Nagpur  Maharashtra, Dr. Rama Murthy,Dr. Chaitanya, and others attended the function.

Shri satej Kamat, Assistant Diector of Agriculture, compered and proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji :: 30th January, 2020 ::: The Goa Union of Journalists under its new Executive Committee (2019-21) has submitted the draft of the much-needed ‘Goa State Journalists Protection Act’ to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

The Executive Committee which took charge in June 2019, had made several representations to the Chief Minister since June 2019 vis-à-vis the Goa State Journalists Protection Act. The Chief Minister was kept informed on the development on the Journalists Protection Acts in other states. Maharashtra became the first state in the country to implement the Maharashtra Media Persons and Media Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss to Property) Act, 2017. The Act was first published after having received the assent of the President in the “Maharashtra Government Gazette”, on the November 8, 2019.

GUJ President Rajtilak Naik submitted the draft of the Goa State Journalists Protection Act to the Chief Minister in a specially convened meeting held at Mahalaxmi, Altinho, in Panaji on Monday. The Chief Minister was briefed on rules and punishment provision made in the draft Act.

The Goa Union of Journalists remains hopeful that the ‘Goa State Journalists Protection Act’ will be formally announced in the forthcoming Budget Session of the Goa Legislative Assembly.