Panaji: December 28, 2019….Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched e- challan system at a function organized at Police Head Quarter, Panaji yesterday.

Speaking  on the occasion the Chief Minister appreciated the efforts put in by the Police Department for its initiative to start e-challan system and also praised  Axis Bank by providing 400 e –machines which will be used to issue challans to the offenders of traffic rules.

Speaking further the chief Minister said that mind set of politicians has to be like the Sarpanch of Candolim Village Panchayat Shri Blazio Fernandes who is thinking positive and in the interest of state.  He said people who are agitating in the state should also see that law and order is maintained.  Those who are agitating in the state should not create any problem to the tourists and further warned that government will initiate stern action against those who indulge in disturbing peace.

          Minister for Ports, Shri Michael Lobo lauded the efforts taken by Village Panchayat Candolim to hand over the Scorpio jeep to Calangute Police station. He said many tourist are visiting Calangute and Candolim areas and proper infrastructure coupled with  facilities are required to take prompt action against those  indulge in anti social activities .  He said people should appreciate the good work of police. Minister thanked Shri Dinesh Chhutani for donating Scorpio Jeep to the Calangute Police Station through Village Panchayat Candolim.

                   On the occasion the Chief Minister handed over the key of Scorpio jeep to the Inspector General of Police Shri Jaspal Singh.  Cheque amounting to Rs. 30 lakhs  issued by Axis Bank was also handed over by Chief Minister to   Police constable who has become handicapped due to road accident. Father of the police constable received the cheque.

          Inspector General of Police Shri Jaspal Singh, welcomed the guests.

          Chief Secretary Shri Parimal Rai IAS, Sarpanchas of village Panchyat Candolim, and Calangute besides officers of Axis Bank were present.

          Deputy Inspector General of Police Shri Parmaditya proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji: December 27,2019 ::: The Government through the Department of Education signed a MOU with Dempo Vishwa Gram Shala, in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant  at a function held at Porvorim today. As per the  MOU the Dempo Vishwa Gram Shala will  run one Government  high school  and three Government Primary schools  from Sankhalim constituency

The Chief Minister speaking on the occasion said that the Government under an initiative has started imparting training to teaching faculty in the state.  Teachers have to update, refresh, improve themselves in regards to  knowledge and should strive to come out of the box and equip themselves with innovative knowledge. Teacher, he said need to work to change the mindset of the students to cherish  vision so as to enable them to become scientists,professionals, academicians. etc.  To fulfil this objective he said teachers should put more efforts to acquire overall educational development of the children. Teacher becomes responsible for the educational success and failure of the student he opined.

The Chief Minister also said that the Goan student should not only rely on Government jobs. but strive to develop themselves  as well knowledgeable person and  he would be happy to know that  the  Goan students from rural areas aims  to  work  in countries like Germany  Australia  and USA.

The Patron of Dempo Vishwa Gram Shala Shri Sriniwas Dempo in his address said that the objective behind taking over Government Schools is to assist Government to improve the standard of education and extend access of quality education to the children from  rural schools. The students from rural areas are hard working and need access to opportunity he opined. He also appealed to the parents to prepare their children to face challenges of the world, and at the same time advised the students not to confined themselves to  academic knowledge.  We have to introduce new concepts and to improve quality of education the teachers would provided proper training he added.

The Director of Education Ms. Vandana Rao IAS welcomed the gathering. Project Director, Dr. Victoria Chowgule, OSD to Chief Minister shri Dayanand Javadekar, Teachers , Parents, PTA chairman, Members were present on the occasion.

Panaji : December 27, 2019 … Governor  of  Goa  Shri. Satya Pal Malik attended Carol singing programme organized on the occasion of Christmas  at Raj Bhavan Chapel, Dona Paula  today. The New Academy of Music Arts and Hindi (NAMAH CHORALE) from Taleigao presented Carol songs. The troupe performed under the guidance of Dr. Christo Fernandes.

Governor Shri. Malik appreciated the performance of NAMAH group and wished them all the success in their future endeavor.  On the occasion Secretary to Governor Shri. Rupesh Kumar Thakur (IAS), ADC to Governor Shri. Vishram Borkar were present on the occasion.

Panaji, December 26, 2019 …The Principal, Staff and Trainees at Vasco Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) undertook a Public-Service oriented Cleanliness Drive at the Baina Beach and its adjoining areas recently.  The trash consisting mainly of glass-bottles, cloth, plastic-bags, plates, cups, etc. were successfully cleared-off from around the entrance to the beach and its adjoining areas by the ITI Team consisting of about 150 trainees and 30 Staff-Members, including the Principal and two Group Instructors.

More than 20 bags of litter were enthusiastically collected from this vital coast-line by the young trainees and faculty under the leadership of Drive Co-ordinator Shri. V. Phadte and handed-over to the Marmugao Municipal Council Staff. The cleanliness drive was supported in kind by the Mormugao Municipal Council and the Rotary Club of Vasco.

The local Temple-Priest flagged off the Rally along with Sr. Group Instructor of the Institute Shri. S. B. Ahmed. Principal Shri. J. Caldeira in his welcome address extolled the trainees to each do whatever, even little, they could do to make this world a better place to live in for all. He further informed that Director of Skill Development has always been encouraging the ITIs to take up such social-responsibility bearing activities.

This Drive was followed up by a Walkathon-cum-Rally undertaken the next day within the Vasco City to create wide publicity about various skill training schemes and courses offered by the Vasco and other Government ITIS coming under the ambit of the Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Chairperson of the Mormugao Municpal Council Shri. Nandadeep Raut flagged off the rally and  appreciated the trainees. About 300 Trainees, Staff and Principal of the Vasco Government ITI actively participated in this Awareness Rally.

The above two activities culminated with ‘Kaushalya Jagruktay’: A Skill Training Schemes related half-day Awareness Programme held at the Ravindra Bhavan – Baina jointly with the Directorate of Skill Development. Principals, Head-Masters, students of local Schools and Higher Secondary participated in this along with local Councillors, Prominent Citizens, key Industry-Representatives and other key stake-holders from the Mormugao Taluka. The program was held to understand how hands could be joined to further the “Skill Vasco, Skill Goa and Skill India” Mission.

Panaji, December 25, 2019 … Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant has extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa on the occasion of Christmas.

In his message, the Chief Minister has said that Christmas signifies a time of love, joy and peace. He said, that it is a festival which celebrates the birth of Lord Jesus Christ and reminds us to be compassionate towards one another.

Christmas is an occasion to propagate the message of love, peace and harmony and consolidate the bond of unity and fraternity, he concluded.

Panaji, December 24, 2019 … The eight-lane road will be constructed at National Highway 4 from Khandepar to Molem and Molem to Anmod Ghat in Dharbandora taluka stated Public Works Minister Shri Deepak Pauskar. He said  work of construction of the eight lane road will be undertaken only after the complete rehabilitation of the existing houses, shops, panchayat house and schools  along the roadside of NH4. Government, he said identified area in Kasaulim in Dharbandora taluka to rehabilitate the affected buildings.

Shri Pauskar was recently speaking at a function at Dharbandora in ponda.

Shri  Pauskar said Goa has made rapid strides in the development in areas like health, education, infrastructure, Industry and human development,  which he said has become possible due to the efforts of our past leaders who lead the state. He appealed to the people to cooperate and work together to maintain peace and communal harmony and rededicate to the cause of progress and prosperity of the state.

He said that Dharbandoda taluka is trying to free from the waste and added that Government has laid foundation for to set up  waste treatment  plant  at Cakora -Curchorim by spending Rs.145 crores. All the waste generated in the taluka will be sent to this project which will be  processed there, he added. Minister praised the people of Cacora-Curchorem for their cooperation and providing their land to setup Garbage treatment plant.

          Shri Pradeep Naik, Dy. Collector and SDO Dharbandora, Shri Abhir Hede, Mamlatdar Dharbandora, Prominent citizens, school students, parents, officials of various Government Departments and others attended the function.

          Smt. Borkar compered the function and also proposed the vote of thanks.  The function was followed by cultural programme presented by students of  Dharbandora Schools.

Panaji :: December 23, 2019  ..The meeting of Goa state Environment Protection Council was held at the Raj Bhavan today. Governor Shri. Satya Pal Malik chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Minister for Ports Shri. Michael Lobo and Minister for Power Shri. Nilesh Cabral.

Leader of Opposition Shri Digambar  Kamat besides MLAs Shri Pratapsingh Rane,  Shri Churchill Alemao, Shri. Ramkrishna Dhavalikar, Shri Vijay Sardesai, Smt Alina Saldanha, Shri. Prasad Gaonkar and Shri. Dayanand Sopte also attended the meeting.

Issues such as proposed Solid Waste Management Facility at Cacora and Bainguinim, Solid Waste Management Facility at Verna and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Chicalim, Establishment of Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (CHWTSDF) – Pissurlem, Establishment of Common Bio-medical waste treatment and Disposal Facility (CBWTDF), Other Waste Management initiatives through GWMC to comply with the Rules notified by the MoEF & CC, Status of Construction and Demolition waste & sites in Goa were discussed.

 The meeting also took note of the current status of Mhadei river dispute. Status of Coastal protection initiatives to protect beach erosion in Goa, Mineral Policy, River Rejuvenation Action Plan, CZMP for the State of Goa, the study of tar balls surfacing on Goa beach and demarcation of ESA’s in the Western Ghats were also discussed in the meeting.

Environmentalists Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, Shri. Rajendra Kerkar, Shri. K.D. Sadhale, a scientist from NIO Dr. Sushant Naik gave their inputs on various issues.

The Chief Secretary Shri Parimal Rai IAS welcomed the dignitaries and Secretary Environment Shri Puneet Kumar Goel IAS proposed the vote of thanks. The meeting was also attended by Collector (North) Smt. R.Menaka IAS and other officers of various Government Departments.

Panjim : December 22, 2019 … Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has called upon Shree Bhumika  Adinath Sanskrutik Kala Manch to reach last person in the society who is in need of help. He was speaking on the occasion of sixteenth Anniversary of shree Bhumika Adinath Sanskrutik Kala Munch at a function jointly organised by Kala Manch and Department of Art and Culture held at Usgao last evening.

Speaking further, he said Shree Bhumika Adinath Sanskrutik Kala Manch is providing opportunity to the youths of Usgao to come forward in the field of Art and Culture since last sixteenth years, he said such organizations are required to nurture and enrich talent among youths in the field of Art and Culture in the State.

Chief Minister Dr. Sawant futher said that firm decision,dedication and hard work can lead the person to achieve highest position in the field of his choice. In this context he cited the example of Dr.Uday Kudalkar attached to the Goa Medical College and Hospital. On the occasion Dr. Uday Kudalkar was felicitated for his valuable contribution in the field of Medicine and social work.

Sarpanch of Usgao village panchayat Kum. Asmita Gaude spoke on the occasion.

Replying  to the felicitation Dr. Uday Kudalkar urged youths from Usgao to come forward in the medical field and extended his support to them. He thanked his parents for educating him to become doctor. He also thanked organizers for felicitating him.

Earlier Chief Minister presented prizes and certificates to the winners of various competition organized by Shree Bhumika Adinath Sanskrutik Kala Manch.

President of Kala Manch Shri Govind Bagkar welcomed the gathering. Secretary Shri Santosh Naik read out annual report. Spouse of Dr. Kudalkar Smt. Sanjyot Kudalkar was present on the occasion.

Shri Sawant compered the function. Shri Chandrakant Naik proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji : December 21, 2019 … Goa Police celebrated its 58^th Raising Day with great zeal and enthusiasm recently. To mark the day parade was organised by the Goa Police which demonstrated discipline and enthusiasm of Police force. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Shri. Rajesh Kumar IPS who was the chief guest for the function inspected the Parade held at Police Head quarters, Panaji.

DIGP  Shri. Kumar while addressing the police personnel expressed that, Goa being tourist place and tourism industry is the main stay of the State, conduct and behaviour of Goa Police force needs to be always tourists friendly, he said.

Shri. Kumar lauded the efforts of all police personnel towards serving the people and maintaining law and order and peace in the State. He informed that, crime detection rate for this year is 85% which underscore hard work, dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the Police personnel.

Shri. Kumar also informed about various measures and initiatives undertaken by the Police Department against human trafficking, drugs peddling and other crime.

On the occasion DIGP Shri. Rajesh Kumar felicitated Police Officers with DGP Insignia for their excellence services and awarded Trophies for best Police Stations. Vasco Police Station received first prize, Collem Police Station received 2^nd prize and Calangute Police Station stood third.

 DYSP Shri. Kiran Poduval was the Parade Commander and Police Inspector Shri. Narayan Chimulkar was second in command.

    Among the Police Inspectors Shri. Chetan L.Patil, Shri. Tushar Vernekar, Shri. Narayan Chimulkar, Shri. Krishna Sinari, Shri. Prajyot S. Fadte, Shri. Tushar Lotlikar, Shri. Sudhir Redkar, Shri. Pradeep Velip, Shri. Sachin Lokre, Shri. Sherif Jaques were recipients of the DGP`s insignia. Also Police Sub Inspectors Shri. Vijaynath Kavlekar, Shri. Dinesh Gadekar, Shri. Pedro Fernandes were felicitated with DGP insignia. Assistant Sub Inspector Shri. Pradeep Kubal, Head Constables Shri. Damodar Mestri, Shri.Tukaram Shet Mandrekar, Shri. Bashir Mulla, Shri. Umesh Pawaskar, Shri. Sushant Sawant, Police Constable Shri. Mahadev Hatle,Shri. Sulesh Mapari, Shri. Mahesh Arondekar, Shri. Pramod Desai, Shri. Devesh kuttikar were received the DGP insignia.

Panaji: December 20, 2019 … “It is indeed a pleasure to see young girls taking up sports like football. Any game of sports keeps our mind sharp and body healthy. As students, you should pay equal attention towards studies as well as extra activities. The sports department will provide best facilities to young aspirants to motivate their sporting spirit,” said Minister for Sports Shri. Manohar (Babu) Ajgaonkar at the ‘Khelo India Girls Football League U-17’ opening ceremony held at Athletic Stadium in Bambolim today.

The league was kicked off by the Minister in the presence of MP South Shri. Francisco Sardinha. The function was held by Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) and Goa Football Association (GFA) in association with Goa Football Development Council (GFDC).

While addressing the gathering Shri. Sardinha appreciated the SAG for their initiative in organising a girl’s football match and assured all the support from his end.

Present among others were Director-Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs Shri. S.M. Tripathi IAS, Executive Director of SAG Shri. V.M. Prabhudessai, Nodal Officer Smt. Monica Durado, Member Secretary GFDC and Shri. Alexio F.Da Costa.