PANAJI, March 29, 2016 ….  The 4 day National AROGYA fair began at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa University Road, Bambambolim.

The fair is jointly organized by the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa & Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Government of India, Government of Goa and by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

The fair was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar along with Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Ayush and MoS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare by lighting traditional lamp.

Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister appreciated the work of Ayush Minister Shri Shripad Naik and said Ministry of Ayurveda is doing good job in the field of Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, & Homoeopathy.

Chief Minister said, 38 posts have been created in order to give good medical facilities in the various hospitals in the state and these facilities will be introduced in district hospitals at the initial stage and later in sub-district hospitals and in other health sector.

Chief Minister further said, medical tourism is growing in the state, in order to develop Goa as a health destination hub the Government is keen to attract investments by giving them attractive facilities in order to draw more medical tourists to Goa. He appealed the people to practice Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy as alternative medicines.

           Others Present on the occasion were Deputy Chief Minister Shri Francis D’Souza, Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Shri Anant Shet, Forest Minister Shri Rajendra Arlekar, Minister for Science and Technology Smt. Alina Saldanha, Leader of Opposition Shri Pratapsing Rane, Shri Sudhir Mahajan, Secretary for Health, Goa, Shri Anil Ganeriwala, Jt. Secretary of Ayush, Govt. Of India and Shekhar Sardesai, Chairman of CII.

Addressing the inaugural session, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik said that India can bring in a revolution in healthcare and be a teacher to the world if we capitalize on our strengths in the traditional systems of medicine. He said, the World Health Organization (WHO) also wants to join hands with India to spread awareness about AYUSH.

Shri Naik further said, the fair is being organized in Goa with the objective of promoting & popularizing Indian Medicine Systems to the general public and update industry of the latest developments in the sector, to promote & propagate the Indian Medicine Systems namely Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy.

Shri Naik further explained that, for last several years, there has been a tremendous resurgence of World’s interest in the AYUSH Systems of Medicine, including countries in Europe and USA. This is mainly because of holistic approach towards preventive, promotive and positive health and multi-dimensional aspects of disease management in these traditional systems of medicine. 

Shri Naik said alike All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, the ministry is working towards setting up AYUSH AIIMS in each state of the country soon.

Some of the major highlights of the fair include free medical check-ups, distribution of medicines and technical sessions will be organized. The fair would be an excellent platform to promote Indian Medicine Systems & Healthy living to the general public as well as sharing the latest research work in sector and showcase the true potential of State in the sector.

         The fair has been organized across various states Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Calcutta, Bhubaneswar, Kozhikode, and has received an overwhelming response and successfully met its objective to spread awareness about Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) so as to integrate it with the mainstream healthcare delivery structure.

          Technical Sessions will be held on all days on emerging trends in industry and Live Yoga Demonstration, Demonstration of Home Remedies for treatment of common ailments and Display of medicinal plants, Ayurvedic, Unani Medicines for common ailments would be some of the attractions for all the visitors.

          Dr. Nilesh Korde, Dr. Anuradha Bale, Dr. Mahesh Verlekar, Dr. Satyavan Naik, Dr. Francisco Fernandes and Dr. Datta Bhat were felicitated at the hands of Chief Minister by offering them showl and a mementoes.

          Deputy Chief Minister Shri Francis D’Souza and Shri Anil Ganeriwala also spoke on the occasion.

Earlier Shri Sudhir Mahajan, IAS, welcomed the guests. Shri Shekhar Sardesai proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji:  March 28, 2016 …. Chief Minister, Shri Laxmikant Parsekar announced that the New South District Hospital at Margao a flagship project of the Government of Goa will be inaugurated on December 1, 2016 and the Nursing Institute with 100 seats will also be start functioning from July 2017 onwards.

The District Hospital will have two super specialties units – Orthopedic and preferably Cardiac, Shri Parsekar said and added that the same will be made operational as per the schedule.  The hospital will also have a trauma unit which will be made operational in 5-6 months time. The general hospital with basic facilities will be made available initially, he remarked.

 Shri Parsekar made this announcement during his visit and inspection of the ongoing works of the District Hospital at Margao, today. Minister for Fisheries, Shri Avertano Furtado; MLA’s, Shri Nilesh Cabral, Shri Subhash Fal Dessai, Shri Subash(Rajan) Naik; Director, DHS, Dr. Sanjeev Dalvi were amongst those who accompanied the Chief Minister.

 Directing the DHS to move necessary application and comply with the formalities for starting of the Nursing Institute with 100 seats in July 2017 within the prescribed time limit, he said there is an acute shortage and big demand for nurses within the country and outside, due to limited seats.  The opening of the institute will address all this issues to a large extent, he added.

 Shri Parsekar also informed that the tenders for the L.V. Systems, Steel OT, interiors, medical gas and equipments will be floated by April end to ensure that the hospital starts with all requisite facilities. Expressing satisfaction with the ongoing work, he said the work is as per schedule.

Panaji: March 27, 2016 …. Applications are invited for Dalit Puraskar and Dalit Mitra Puraskar , the State Government will award Rs. 25000/- cash, a shawl, a shrifal and a certificate on the occasion of  Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, 2016 to a person who has worked for the welfare of Scheduled Caste for 25 years or more.

The objective of the Scheme is to encourage individuals creating social awareness and to encourage the society, in general, to work for the up- liftment and welfare of Scheduled Caste which will improve their socio- economic condition, education, education, standard of living, etc.

Individual should be a Goan above the age of 60 years and who has rendered at least 25 years of remarkable service for the up-liftment of Scheduled Caste in Goa in order to improve their socio- economic condition, education, standard of living, etc.

Interested may obtain prescribed application form from the Directorate of Social Welfare, Panaji- Goa. The last date for submission of duly filled application is on April 6, 2016 along with all the relevant documentary evidences. For further information, contact Director of Social Welfare, Panaji- Goa.

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Panaji : March. 26, 2016 … The Governor of Goa Dr. (Smt.) Mridula Sinha has declared Award of Rs. 1lakh to the Corporation of City of Panaji and Municipalities like Mapusa, Ponda, Margao, and Vasco which will achieve excellence in cleanliness by December 2016.

Dr. Sinha was addressing a meeting of large number of people comprising members of  various groups like Self Help groups, voluntary organizations, Heads  of educational institutions like Principals, Headmasters, Lecturers, Hoteliers, industrialists, media persons, real estate developers, Chairmen of Municipality Councils, religious heads etc.

Dr. Sinha speaking further informed that, a committee constituted to assess the activities undertaken by concerned stakeholders and will recommend the  name of concern city for the award. The winning city will be awarded at the Goa Liberation Reception to be hosted at Rajbhavan on December 19, this year.

Dr. Sinha also appreciated work done by the various groups and appealed to them to continue to contribute for the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ie; Clean India Mission. She further mentioned that Goa is comparatively clean for which the credit goes to the people of Goa.

Dr. Sinha on this occasion felicitated Shri P.C. Chacko, Station Supdt. Railway station Vasco, and Shri Avadhesh Kumar, Health Inspector Vasco Railway station for their excellence in cleanliness and thus contributing to mission Swachh Bharat. Thereafter the Governor interacted with participants of the meeting and received the report submitted by the people devoted to the cause of Swachh Bharat Mission.

Dr.N. Radhakrishnan, Special Secretary to the Governor in his introductory remarks gave an account of SBA activities undertaken from last eighteen months after the Governor Dr. Mridula Sinha was declared as brand ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

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25/03/2016 … panaji … Goa is all set to adorn the colourful spirit of the Shigmotsav festival from 24th March to 7th April 2016. Shigmotsav is celebrated as Goa’s biggest spring festival where the state witnesses several colourful parades, fairs and competitions. A highlight of the parade includes traditional folk dances and enactment of mythological scenes. During this festive celebration, the streets of Goa will be decked with colorful buntings, life size characters dressed in traditional Goan attire and artistic displays of Shigmo themed décor. The float parade will begin at Ponda on 24th March 2016. The city of Panaji will witness the float parade on 26th March 2016. The float parade will culminate in Canacona on 7th April 2016.

Renowned Marathi film actress Mrinal Dev-Kulkarni is expected to attend the festivities in the state on 31st March 2016. Several tourists are anticipated to flock into the state to witness this majestic affair and indulge in true festive spirit of Goa.

Shigmotsav depicts the rich culture, folklore and traditions of Goa and Goan men and women proudly exhibit this heritage through song and dance in the parades and live plays. The parade is a vibrant display of multi-coloured flags, decorated umbrellas, large musical instruments and other colourful elements. This mesmerizing larger-than-life celebration brings fantasy and folk to form a fusion in the floats that parade through the streets. Participants also perform the ‘Rommatamel’, ‘Ghode Modni’ and ‘Fugdi’ dances during the parades

A Mega Performance Entertainment Programme based on the theme of Shigmotsav will be held at Curchorem. The programme will be a vibrant celebration of colour, music and dance and will take place from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm on 29th, 30th and 31st March 2016.

Hon’ble Chairman of Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), Mr. Nilesh Cabral said, “Shigmotsav is expected to draw in lakhs of locals and tourists (domestic and international) to witness the grandeur of the festival. The festival brings out Goa’s heritage and culture and is listed as one of the must-attend festivals in Goa. Shigmotsav is an initiative of Goa Tourism in association with Local Shigmotsav Celebration Committees. The Director of Tourism, Mr. Sanjeev C. Gauns  Dessai was also present for the media briefing.

Panaji: March 24, 2016 … Deputy Chief Minister Shri Francis D’souza has said that there is vast demand and scope for home nursing in the state. The students who have secured training should always remember that they are the ones who have to render services to the needy people.

Shri D’ souza was speaking as Chief Guest at the valedictory function organized by Indian Red Cross Society in the city today. The Indian Red Cross Society conducted three month course of Home Nursing in their office where in 35 students were participated in the course. The students participated in the course were given certificates of course at the hands of chief guest.

Shri D’ souza further speaking said that learning never ends therefore everybody should keep on learning. He advised the students to treat patients with love and care so that they feel happy in their time of agony. He also told the students to be patient and opt for enhancing their experience and knowledge of nursing to render better services to the patients. He also congratulated the students for successfully completing their course.

Dr Avinash Dhakankar advised the students to cherish help and cooperative attitude which he said is a must in this profession. He advised the students to respond to those who are in need of medical services. The students he said has been given basic teaching about anatomy, physiology, intramuscular injection, sugar testing, pressure and  various tips of first aid need to start their practice and opt for enhancing their medical knowledge hereafter.

The Deputy Chief Minister presented certificates and kitbags to the students and later on administered oath of cleanliness ( Swachh Bharat ) to the participants.

Dr. Kalpana Mahatme, Health Officer DHS, Dr. Sitakant Ghanekar Trainer, Shri Gangaram Morajkar, Shri Chandrakant Gawas Staff of IRCS, Shri  Rajesh Agarwal Patron Member IRCS and staff, Students attended the function.

Shri Gaurish Dhond Chairman IRCS- Goa welcomed the gathering.

Dr.Suvarna Fonseca,Principal Santo Minguel Higher Secondary School Taleigao, compered  the function.Whereas Shri Mario Pinto De Santana, Treasurer IRCS , proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, March 23, 2016, … The Chief Secretary Shri R. K. Srivastava chaired the 9th. Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Western Zonal Council held in city today.

 Secretary of Inter State Council Secretariat Smt. Naini Jayaseelan welcomed the guests. Secretary, Ministry of House and Urban Poverty Alleviation Dr. Nadita Chatterjee, Additional Secretary and Advisor, Inter State Council Secretariat along with Secretaries and Officials of Goa Government, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Power, Department of  Food and Public Distributions, Ministry of Home Affairs, Inter State Council Secretariat, MHA, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Registrar  General of India, MHA and top level Officials of Goa, Maharastra and Gujrat were present for the meeting.

 The meeting reviewed the progress of implementation of recommendations made in the 21st. meeting of the Western Zonal Council held in state. It was also discussed on the items taken for consideration which were unresolved in the last meeting.

 Chief Secretary Shri R. K. Srivastava proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji: March 22, 2016 ….. The Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa in Collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi and Kala Academy, Goa will be organizing the Jazz Concert programme on western music by Claudio Filippini Trio from Italy featuring Mr. Claudio Filipinni on Piano, Luca Bulgarelli on Double Bass and Marcelo Di Leonardo on Drums.

          Claudio Filippni hail from Italy’s Abruzzi region and has proven himself to be an talented musician, among the greatest in new Italian jazz. As member of Farizio Boss Quartet, recorded with London Symphony orchestra a tribute to the music of Nino Rota. His collaborations include Winton Marsalis, Dee Bridgwater, Giovanni Tommaso and Mario Biondi. The jempathy with bassist Luca Bulgarelli and Marcello Di Leonardo-the former being a real reference in Italian jazz, the latter on of the most intriguing emerging drummer in Italy – is taking increasingly interesting forms.

          The Jazz Concept by Claudio Filippini Trio from Italy will be held on Monday March 28, 2016 at 6.30 p.m. at Institute Menezes Braganza Main Auditorium Panaji-Goa. This will be rare opportunity to the Music lovers to witness the Jazz Concert of high standard artists from abroad in Goa.

          The Department of Art and Culture requests the music lovers of western music and all interested to attend this programme in large number i.e. on March 28, 2016 at 6.30 p.m. at Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji-Goa.

panaji, March 21, 2016 …. The Ministry of AYUSH has been organizing AROGYA, Comprehensive National Level fair on Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy in the major capital cities since 2001 to promote awareness and showcase developments in the various AYUSH systems.

In view of the huge public response for AROGYA fairs, the ministry has decided to organise a National level AROGYA fair at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Bambolim from March 26 to 29, 2016. This AROGYA fair has attracted importance as it would involve participation of International delegates.

The AROGYA fair would be inaugurated by Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State (IC), AYUSH on 26^th March at 11 AM. Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, South Goa Member of Parliament also been invited for the inaugural function.

Central Research Councils/National Institutes in the AYUSH system of Medicine along with National Medicinal Plant Board, Indian Medicines Pharmaceuticals Corporation Limited and private AYUSH industries will participate in the four day event and showcase their strength in the realm of Research, Education and Development of products to promote healthcare through AYUSH systems, AROGYA fair provides an all-encompassing platform to all AYUSH stakeholders to come together to project all facts of the AYUSH.   

The fair aims to create awareness among the members of the public about the efficiency of the AYUSH systems, their cost-effectiveness and the availability of herbs and plants used for prevention and treatment of common ailments at their doorsteps through various mass-media channels to achieve the objective of Health for all.