Panaji: October 8, 2016 …. Chief Minister Shri  Laxmikant  Parsekar  has said that accountants play an importance role in matters  related to financial aspects be it updating records, budget  reconciling among other matters concerning accounting system.

 The Chief Minister was addressing at the valedictory function of the two months training programme of 33^rd batch of Accountant’s in the city yesterday.

 The function was organised by Directorate of Accounts.

The Chief Minister said apart from performing duties of financial operations effectively they also provide services to individuals in preparing plans and Non-plans. Beside they also act as a back bone of the Government and therefore  he stressed to have  microscope vision by Accountants  to update the financial records.    

Shri Michael  D’Souza,  Additional Secretary  Finance, Shri Guruprasad Kanekar ,Director of Accounts,  Shri Mario Rodrgues Jt. Director, Shri Sanjay Prabhu, Jt. Director and others were present on the occassion.

Former Accountants, Assistant Accountants and other experience personalities of accounts and finance guided the participants of the training programme. All together 59 participants were imparted training.

Shri Michael D’Souza  welcomed and Shri Guruprasad Kanekar, Director of Accounts purposed the vote of  thanks.

PANAJI, October 8, 2016 ….. Highlighting the significance of photo exhibitions Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar  has said that the Photo exhibitions on the theme  “Goa towards development” will be set up  at the taluka level in the State.  

Briefing media persons after inaugurating a ten days photo exhibition set up  by the Department of Information & Publicity Goa towards development at Ravindra Bhavan  Margao last evening the Chief Minister said organizing  events like photo exhibitions  helps in  promoting and highlighting the achievements  of the Government in right perspective. The exhibition will remain open for public view from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. till October 16, 2016.

The Chief Minister complimented the Department of Information & Publicity for its efforts in setting up an unique photo exhibition showcasing the progress,  development, initiatives and achievements of the Government in the past four and half years.  This endeavour of the Government will undoubtedly   go a long way in disseminating information to the public about the performance of the Government he added.       

The inaugural ceremony was also attended by Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Ramesh Tawadkar, Minister for Science and Technology, Smt. Alina Saldanha, Shri Damodar Naik, Chairman, Ravindra Bhavan Margao, Shri Daulat Hawaldar, Secretary, Information and Publicity and Shri Jayant Tari, Director, Information and Publicity, Shri. Rohit  A. Kadam  Joint Director, Information Officer Shri. Prakash Naik,  Shri Shyam Gaonkar, Shri Shanto Naik  and others.

Department of Information and Publicity which is the nodal agency of the Government for dissemination of information about Government Schemes, Programs and policies of the Government through print and electronic media has embarked upon awareness campaigns for dissemination of information and promotion of Government Schemes  through various means during the last four and half years. In this context, the department had set up photo exhibitions at Lokotsav programme, Mini Saras exhibition, the grape escapade held at Darya Sangam, Campal Panaji and also at Goa festival held at Goa Sadan, New Delhi.

As part of the information campaign the department has also produced documentary films on the initiatives of the Government in developing quality infrastructure, films on promotion of various popular welfare schemes of the Government such as Laadli Laxmi, Griha Aadhar, DSSS, Mamta besides other Schemes being implemented by the Government be it in Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services among other sectors. Similarly, Advertisement films on schemes of the government are also produced. In addition to this, quiz competition on welfare scheme of the State Government involving college students and faculty members was organized by the department on completion of four years to the State Government. Also, Audio Advertisement campaign for various development schemes of Goa Government on state transport bus stations in Goa has been initiated.

October 7, 2016, New Delhi: The International Film Festival of India continues to grow both as a major festival for independent films and international productions as well as establishing a strong film market tie-in with many international buyers and sellers.

 The 47th edition of International Film Festival of India will woo the audience with the plethora of movies from across the globe. The delegate registrations for the film festival have begun by 03/10/2016, this 9-day film extravaganza will begin on November 20th and conclude on November 28th, 2016.

The 46th International Film Festival of India, 2015, marked its galore of success by entertaining the audience with movies of various genres, including several Official Academy Award entries and presence of Masters of cinema like Shekar Kapoor, Nikita Mikhalkov, Michael Radford, Amos Gitai, Kaushik Ganguly, Julia Jentsch, AR Rahman and Milt Shefter. The 47^th edition promises to be even bigger and better with the selection of films to be made from more than 1000 entries received from across the globe.

 The Indian Panorama films will showcase creativity of Indian Directors which will for the first time be selected from the received entries of both censored and un-censored films as per the new guidelines for this year’s IFFI. The Festival is proud to introduce the Centenary Award for the Best Debut Feature to recognize upcoming film makers from all over the world, to the pre-existing award categories, namely:

·         Best Film

·         Best Director

·         Best Actor (Male)

·         Best Actor (Female)

·         Lifetime Achievement Award

·         Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year

·         Special Jury Award

The best chance to re-invent film making for students and film enthusiasts is here – with interactive sessions and informative classes from global masters of the art in Direction, Documentary film making, Editing, Art Direction, Cinematography, VFX & Animation and Action Direction. IFFI 2016 also brings to you workshops from stalwarts in World Cinema who will engulf you in learning Celebrity Photography and Publicity Management. Sales and Distribution companies from around the world will be gracing the festival, adding to the promotion and marketing of meaningful cultural exchange in the Business of Cinema. A special section of films will be showcased as a Celebration of Masters in the art of Film making.

Registrations open at the following link: http://iffigoa.org/#register

Panjim, 6 October 2016: Let’s witness the beautiful Savri waterfall located at Neturli in the Netrali wellness of South Goa this Sunday on 9 October 2016.

This trek is easy filled with adventure and fun.

The total travel distance is around 80 kms one way from Panjim with a total trekking distance of 7 kms.

En route one will also get a quick glimpse of the budbude tallem (bubbling lake).

Yummy vegetarian lunch will be provided at a farm house.

The bus will depart from Paryatan Bhavan, Patto, Panaji at 8.30 am, Margao Residency at 9.15 am and Mapusa Residency at 7:15 am.

How to participate:  The trekking expedition is open to all especially those with a spirit for adventure and nature lovers.

What you need to bring along: Suitable rainwear, comfortable footwear, set of dry clothes, a towel, eco-friendly bag to carry back any waste.  No consumption of alcohol or smoking will be permitted.

Participation fee: Rs 700/- per head.

For booking and reservations kindly visit: www.goa-tourism.com

Contact: Anil Dalal, GTDC – 9422057704 / 8379022215 / 9822123458

Panaji :- 6 Oct. 2016 ….Chief Minister of Goa Shri. Laxmikant Parsekar recently inaugurated the upgraded outlet of Goa State Horticulture Corporation limited in presence of Shri. Siddharth Kunkoliekar MLA, Shri. Kiran Kandolkar,  MLA and Chairman  of Goa State Corporation Limited , Shri. Mahesh Naik, Vice Chairperson, Shri. Lorry Barreto, Managing Director of Agriculture Department Shri. Ulhas Pai Kakode, Director of Agriculture. Corporator of City Corporation Panaji (CCP) Shri. Pundalik Raut Dessai, Shri. Minin D’Cruz, Shri. Shantaram Naik, Shri. Diksha Mayekar, Shri. Pranay Mayekar and others.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Laxmikant Parsekar said that the Goa State Horticulture Corporation Limited had gone one step ahead by opening this retail outlet which is like a modern super market providing vegetable and fruits at subsidized rates. He further said that the local vegetables which are grown in the state and which are in high demand will be available for sale at the outlet. Shri Parsekar said outlets like this will also be opened in other parts of Goa, too.

The up gradation of this outlet has been done at a cost of Rs. 25, 00,000 lakhs. The outlet is a modern super market with a larger variety of horticultural products and also a variety of general essentials, in addition to this, it also facilities to stock up cold storage and dairy products. This apart the outlet also has a television provided, in order to advertise the goods available in the outlet.

Panaji : October 5, 2016 ….Applications are invited from the interested parties residing in the locality of DhatwadaVillage Usgao of Ponda Taluka North Goa in Ponda Taluka from Co-operative societies of educated unemployed, Registered Co-op. Societies, educated unemployed, scheduled caste/ tribes, freedom fighter, physically handicapped and others, having spacious premises for handling and storing PDS, commodities and should be financially sound with reasonable business to run a Fair Price Shop.

In case of Cooperative societies of educated unemployed the majority of members should be necessarily required to be educated unemployed and should be on the live register of Employment Exchange for minimum two years and the age limit of each member should within 18-35 years.

The Educated unemployed should have passed S.S.C.E through any recognized school in the State of Goa and should be on the live register of Employment Exchange for minimum two years and the age limit of each member should be within 18-35 years.  Besides he/ she should be completely free from encumbrance of studies. No member of family definition being father/ mother/ spouse/ unmarried son/ daughter and unmarried brother/ sister living in the same undivided family should have an authorization to run the fair price shop in the village of Dhatwada, Usgao of  Ponda Taluka in  North Goa.

The applications should reach the office of the Mamlatdar of  Ponda- Goa  on or before October 25, 2016.

panaji/ 05 october 2016 …Goa Tourism received an award for the Best Overall Presentation (National) at the IITM Mumbai held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregao from September 23-25, 2016.

The award was  presented  to Goa Tourism by  Mr. Mehmood Ahmed Shah, Director of Tourism, JK Tourism.

Seen in the photo receiving the award are Gurudas Shirodkar, BOD, GTDC, Deepak Narvekar, PRO, GTDC, Armando Duarte, Dy. General Manager GTDC, Sudesh Tamboskar, Information Assistant & Rajendra Tari from Dept. of Tourism.

Panjim, 04 october 2016: Goa was recently abuzzed with excitement as vintage bike and car owners, users, collectors and fans were seen decking up their priceless possession being paraded along with pride in Panjim on last Saturday.

More than 85 vintage cars and around 50 vintage bikes participated in Goa Tourism Development Corporation’s rally cum festival held recently on Saturday, 1^st October 2016.

From the oldest surviving Cadilacs to the Fleetwood, Oldsmobile Super 88, the Chevrolet convertible and many other vintage cars and vintage bikes dated from 1921 to 1970 took to the streets of Panjim with their shiny spotless bodies and adorable poise.

The event which was the first of its kind was being organized by GTDC and is proposed to be an annual event which evoked huge turnout of spectators as the vintage automobiles made their way from Patto through the capital city upto Miramar and later assembled at the INOX Courtyard.

“The rally commenced at 10.30 am and concluded by 6 pm. The vintage bikes and cars were kept on display at the INOX Courtyard from 12 noon to 6 pm. After the programme, a function was held where in the cars and bikes were judged in different categories each having strong contenders.  The oldest automobile, most appealing and  the one travelling from the farthest  location for the festival were judged and awarded prizes.

A troupe with total number of 4 cars and one bike travelling from Nagpur covering 2,400 kms to and fro were the highlight of this event.

A Vintage Bike and Car drawing completion was also being organized from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

And A live Jazz show was staged at the INOX Courtyard from 6 pm onwards.

Minister for Tourism, Mr. Dilip Parulekar  flagged off the Vintage Bike and Car Festival from Patto at 10.30 am, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Laxmikant Parsekar presided over the prize distribution ceremony later in the evening.

Tourism Minister of Goa, Shri. Dilip Parulekar said “The Vintage Bike and Car Festival 2016 have got an overwhelming response from a number of vintage bike and car users and enthusiasts.   He said lets Come and witness the world’s coolest vintage bikes and cars for the first time on the streets of Goa.”

 Panaji: October 04,2016 ….. The Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar has said that senior citizens are treasure of experience which they have acquired by working in various capacities  in various fields throughout their life. These people he said have rendered yeomen services towards the development of the society.

Shri Parsekar stated this after inaugurating “International Senior Citizens Day” at a function organized in the city recently .The Directorate of Social Welfare organized the function to mark the celebration of International Senior Citizens Day and felicitated twelve senior citizens from all over the state for their outstanding contribution towards the building of the society.

Shri Parsekar further said that we cannot undermine the services rendered by our senior citizens in the interest of the society in various forms like social workers, teachers, and professionals during their life time. Therefore he said it is our bounden duty to acknowledge and take care of them. In order to treat senior citizens separately, the Government intend to create Ward in the Goa Medical College. He sought their guidance and the suggestions made by them he said would be  taken care of. 

Minister for Social Welfare Shri Mahadev Naik while speaking at the function said that the senior citizens are the guiding force of the society and Government endeavours to provide amenities to ease their living.  Under DSSY scheme he said the Government has already extended financial assistance to senior citizens as a concern towards them.

MLA and Chairman of EDC, Shri Siddharth Kuncalienkar and Shri Roque Basil Maquo Dias, senior citizen also spoke on the occasion.

Shri Virender Kumar, Secretary Social Welfare, Senior Citizens and their family members, staff of the Social welfare Department were among those who attended the function.

Shri S.V Naik, Director of the Department of Social Welfare welcomed the gathering while Shri Sudesh Gawade, Asst. Director proposed the vote of thanks.  

Panaji, October 3, 2016 …. Central  Government  is driving force behind “Make In India”, Skill India  and Digital India through which Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs are  also being immensely benefited. MSME Sector is second largest employment  provider in India. In order to catch up the complete data of  Micro Small and Medium enterprises, Ministry of MSME is building  a comprehensive live Digital Data Bank for MSME’s online. The MSME Data  Bank came in force since July 29, 2016.

Furnishing  information in MSME Data  Bank is compulsory to avail  the various schemes of States as well as Central Government meant for this Sector.

Ministry of  MSME has developed 24X7 MSME Data  Bank portal. The portal is Aadhaar and Udyog Aadhaar  enabled secured Application. The Uniqueness  of data is ensured through Permanent Account Number. The  enrolment is purely based on self certification basis and easy updation by MSME units on as and when required basis. Enrolment  facility is available  for individual MSME units/development organizations/Associations/Rating Agencies etc; including  state agencies. The MSME Data  Bank will  facilitate  Government for the Real-time census, which will be useful for policy  formation as well as individual organization of MSME sector.

The MSME Data  Bank will help the buyers mainly the Government  Department as well as public sector undertakings to have exclusive access to  search for MSME units for their procurement  needs, Online availability of  information on  investment in Plant & Machinery, Nature of Operation,  Employment Status, State-wise bifurcation, benefits extended to units, etc.

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) Sector has emerged  as a highlighting  vibrant and dynamic sector of the economy over the last six  decades. MSME’s not only play crucial role in large employment   opportunities  at comparatively lower capital cost than large industries but also helps in Industrialization  of rural and backward areas.

The Web  portal is available  on www.msmedatabank.in. to file the information in detail about these units. Filing  is compulsory for those units  which are opting for various   schemes of State and Central Government.