Bahrain, March 11, 2019 :::The Ladies wing of the Young Goans Club in Bahrain, organised a Carnival event on 1st March 2019. The event began with a Khel Tiatr ”Tempa Pormonnem Matteare Kurponem” directed by Mr Menino Fernandes and team.

 Maria Pereira, Ladies Wing Co -ordinator , Young Goans club stated “It was a pleasure to see Goans in Bahrain uniting at our Carnival celebrations and enjoying the evening to the fullest.

Thanks to the President and Vice President of the Young Goans Club and all the co-ordinators of the Ladies Wing for their support to make this event successful.”

Panaji, March 10, 2019::: Minister for Town and Country Planning and Agriculture, Shri Vijay Sardesai has highlighted the imperative need to adhere to self respect to gain credibility and live with dignity. He said this is necessary to maintain a fare image of a person while rendering services in the interest of the state and its people.

Shri Sardesai was speaking after laying foundation stone for Construction of Banastari Market Complex at Banastari in V.P. Bhoma Adcolna recently.

Present on the occasion were Minister for Panchayat, Shri Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Art and Culture and Tribal Welfare, Shri Govind Gaude, Shri Deepak Prabhu Pauskar, MLA, Chairman GSIDC, Shri Sunil Jalmi, Sarpanch, V.P Bhoma Adcolna, Shri Shailesh S. Naik Gaonkar, Dy. Sarpanch and others graced the occasion.

The Minister further said there are instances that some time people raise hue and cry for want of development in their respective areas. The greater onus therefore lies on the elected representatives to shoulder the responsibilities of achieving all-round development of their village.

TCP Minister said this goal is accomplish, then the people will not only appreciate the efforts of their representatives but will also extend their support to them as and when it is sought for. He assured the farmers about the long pending demand of construction of bundh will be taken up on priority.

Stressing on common cadre system the Panchayat Minister said that the Law Department has cleared the common cadre file and in short period it will be notified in the official gazette. Once it is notified, the Directorate of Panchayat will implement as and where it is required.

Panchayat Minister further assured the public that the work of construction of Banastari Market Complex will be completed within one year’s time period. He said, this project will have all facilities for the public in Banastari and surrounding areas.

Art and Culture Minister informed to the public that, the upcoming market complex will be constructed on high tech concept and said it will be a fully green project. He said the project will help to the local people to boost their marketing products.

Speaking further Art and Culture Minister said, he is instrumental in commencing 75% of developmental works in two years time period in his area, which he has promised to the people.

Shri Deepak Prabhu Pauskar also spoke on the occasion.

Shri Sunil Jalmi, Sarpanch welcomed the guest.

Shri Durgadas Gaude, Chairman, GSSTFDC Ltd was also present on the occasion.

The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 17, 79, 51,184/- and the project is entrusted to GSIDC.

Panaji, March 09, 2019 …Minister for Water Resources Shri Vinod Palyekar in the presence of Minister for Health, Shri Vishwajit Rane laid the foundation stone for construction of barrage and upgradation of Raw Water Pumping Station on Mhadei River at Ganjem for Opa water works at a function held at Ganjem, Usgao recently.

Present on the occasion were Shri Dyaneshwar Naik, Zilla Panchayat Member, Ms. Asmita Gaude, Sarpanch Village Panchayat Usgao, Smt.Seema Mascarenhas, Shri William Mascarenhas, Shri Dinesh Tari, Shri Tulsidas Prabhu, Shri Gurudas Gaude, Smt. Sunanda Naik and Smt. Rekha Velingkar .

Addressing the gathering Shri Palyekar said due to rapid urbanization coupled with industrialization and growth in tourism sector the demand for drinking water is increasing. The available water discharge into the Khandepar River is unable to cater the increasing demand for drinking water. He further said that Minister for Health, Shri Vishwajit Rane has taken the right initiatives  for  construction of barrage and up gradation of raw water pumping station on Mhadei River to supply 110 MLD of raw water to Opa water works. He also said the project is being implemented under the visionary guidance of Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar.

Speaking on the occasion Health Minister Shri Rane said Government is fully committed for to all round development of Goa. He said, out out of 110 MLD raw water 3 MLD will be supplied to Usgao Village for farming purpose. He said, this is the project which is a combination of 107 Mtr barrage of 7 Mtr height across Mhadai river with 110 MLD raw water pumping station to supply water to khandepar river which is also consist of mechanically operated gates with inspection bridge. He further said that  Government has sanctioned project worth Rs.100 crores, for up gradation of raw water pumping station, Rs. 35 crores beatification of Usgao and other village projects in Valpoi and surrounding areas.  He also said that efforts are being made to create employment opportunities for the youth.

 Earlier, Chief Engineer, Shri Nadkarni welcomed the gathering, Deputy Sarpanch, Shri Ramnath Dangui proposed a vote of thanks.

Panaji, March 09, 2019 ::: The Government desires to have Empanel Indian Sign Language Interpreter who have completed Diploma in Sign Language Interpreter from recognized Institute. All those who are trained as an Indian Sign Language Interpreter to submit their details such as an Name, Address, Contact No, E-mail the course completed along with the Institute from which it has been completed to the Directorate of Social Welfare, 18^th June road, Panaji by March 10, 2019 or mail socialwelfaregoa@rediffmail.com   

Panaji: March 08, 2019 :: Health is pivotal in growth and development of a society. A healthy and productive society is important for economic growth of a nation said by the Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik while speaking as chief guest at Ayurveda Youth Festival held at Dona Paula recently.

Shri Naik was speaking after inaugurating two days Ayurveda Youth Festival organized by Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India in  S.Z.Quasim hall, of National Institute of Oceanography at Dona Paula today.  The collaborators of the event were Raja Ramdeo Anandilal Podar Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Cancer Mumbai, Regional Ayurveda Institute for Fundamental  Research Pune, Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research Center Shiroda-Goa and KLE’s Shri .B.M. Kankawadi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi, Karnataka etc.

Shri Naik speaking further said that Ayurveda is not  merely a system of health care,  it is rather a set of disciplines that work together to create balance and harmony within us and with our environment.  It is based on the perception that life represents a relationship between soul, mind, senses, and body. It’s a unique combination of science and philosophy. for balancing the body’s physical ,mental, emotional and spiritual components that helps to heal sick, maintain the health of those who are well. And also prevent disease and promote quality of life.

Shri Naik also said that Ayurveda Youth Festival which has began from Feb.25^th 2019 will serve to give a new impetus to the awareness and practice of Ayurveda and enhance  its relevance in contemporary society by simplifying and popularizing Ayurveda among the people of Goa especially the youth and vibrant Goans he added.

The Vice-Chancellor of Goa University Prof. Varun Sahani said that we have rich legacy of Ayurveda. We have to understand the very importance of the same and work to popularize among the people. He said there are varied challenges,  diseases like diabetes, cholera, coupled with life style diseases and increase in non communicable diseases where in cancer is touching every family in the country. Therefore he urged for concerted efforts like creating an institution of research and care of the patient be taken so as to overcome these diseases.

Dr Dr. Anuradha Bale, Principal Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research Center, Dr Narayan S. Deputy Director General, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India also spoke on the occasion.

Dr. Sanjiv Dalvi, Director of Directorate of Health Services, , Dr. G.P.Prasad, Asst. Director (Incharge) Regional; Ayurveda Institute for Fundamental Research Pune among those who present on the occasion.

Dr. Adarsh Kumar Asst. Director CCRAS New Delhi welcomed the gathering. While Dr. Dayanand Rao compered the function and Dr.S.N.GaidhuniAsst..Director   ( Pharmacology ) CRCS  New Delhi  proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, March 7, 2019 ::: India has rich tradition and legacy of Ayurveda since many years. The Munis and Rishies during that  time have discovered many medicines out  of herbs and various plants which are effective on various  diseases  said by the Deputy Speaker, Goa Legislative Assembly Shri Michael Lobo at a concluding function of five days free mega Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy Medical Camp  held at Simwada Arpora Bardez recently.

The camp was organized by the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy- Ministry of AYUSH in association with  Matrubhumi Pratishthan-Goa, Directorate of Health Services-Goa, Goa Tourism Development Corporation , Goa Horticultural Corporation, Kadamba Transport Corporation, Sandu Pharmaceuticals, Kudos Aqua, etc.

Shri Lobo further speaking said that Ayurvedic medicines have no side effects and therefore Ayurvedic medicines are conducive for health. He also stressed upon the need of greater publicity of Ayurved among the society. Taking into consideration the importance of Ayurveda he assured to suggest the Government for making financial provision in budget during  next assembly session. He appreciated the organizers for their endeavour in organizing such a mega medical camp.

Minister for Water Resources  Shri  Vinod Palyenkar  while speaking at the function  expressed his satisfaction over the success of five days mega camp due to  which many people have benefited .He urged the organizers to organize more and more camps to extend ayurvedic medical services to the people.  He also complemented AYUSH Minister for caring about the health of the people in Goa.

Shri Sushant Mandrekar  Social worker and Dr.Manoj Sharma  both spoke on the occasion.

Shri Babli Mandrekar , President of Chauranginath  Bhumika Devasthan Panchayatan welcomed the guests.

Shri Suraj Naik P.S to AYUSH  Minister proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji: March 06, 2019 … “The Tertiary Cancer Centre (TCC) and Day Care Centre for Mentally ill people is a long cherished dream of Chief Minister Shri. Parrikar. Many people visit the neighboring states for Cancer treatments, PET Scan etc. which will be made available for free at this center. This TCC will be run under the expert technical guidance of doctors from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

Types of equipment worth Rs. 70 crore and more will be bought making Goa the only state to give free Cancer treatment,” informed Minister for Health Shri. Vishwajit Rane while speaking at the function to lay the foundation stone of Tertiary Cancer Centre (TCC), Day Care Centre and an awareness program on ‘Swawlambhan’ scheme at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Bambolim today. The function was jointly organised by Directorate of Health Services (DHS) and Directorate of Women and Child Development (DWC).

“The Government has already launched Pre Breast Cancer screenings program at the village level in association with Yuvraj Singh Foundation. The Anganwadi teachers and workers contribute immensely in popularizing such programs and schemes. The ‘swawlamban’ scheme is launched by the WCD to make women self-reliant. The Government will consider all the demands made by the Anganwadi workers. Their remuneration will be also increased by 50% in addition to 50% increase by the Central Ministry. 100 Anganwadis will be undertaken for renovation and a new e-learning module will be developed. Teachers will be duly trained in this module,” the Minister said.

Later, he also launched 10 ambulances equipped with the advanced life-saving system. He informed that a seven-year contract is signed with ‘Sodexo’,  which will provide premium nutritious food to GMC patients, their families as well as the staff and students.

Member of Parliament Adv. Narendra Savaikar, MLA Santa Andre Shri. Francis Silveira, MLA of Santa Cruz Shri. Tony Fernandes, Secretary of Health Shri. J.AshokKumar IAS, Secretary Women and Child Development Shri. C.R. Garg IAS, Director of Health Services Dr. Sanjeev Dalvi, Director of Women and Child Development Shri. Deepak Dessai, Director of Food and Drugs Administration Dr. Jyoti Dardessai, Vice Chairman, GSIDC Shri. Siddharth Kunkoliekar, Dean – GMC Dr. Shivanand Bandekar, Dean-Goa Dental College Dr. Ida Athaide, Asst. Director of GSIDC Shri. Jude Carvalho, Deputy Director of Health Dr. Jose D’Sa were present on the occasion.

Earlier the function began by lighting the traditional lamp. The dignitaries laid the foundation stone the TCC and Daycare Centre by unveiling the plaque. Dr. Sanjeev Dalvi welcomed the gathering. Dr. Anuapama Borcar briefed about Cancer disease, precaution and cure. Shri. Deepak Dessai enlightened the crowd by presenting a power point presentation on ‘Swavlamban’ scheme. Adv. Savaikar, Shri. Silveira, Shri. Fernandes and Shri. Kunkoliekar also spoke on the occasion.

The program was attended by Anganwadi workers in large numbers. Dr. Mulgaonkar compered the function.

The 110 bedded tertiary cancer centre will be housed in the GMC complex. Facilities like radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, diagnostic, brachytherapy, pain management, daycare, OPD, transfusion medicine, palliative care, laboratories, OT complex, ICU and wards will be made available. The project is commissioned at the cost of Rs. 120 cr.

The proposed day care centre is a non-residential facility for mentally challenged ill patients which will be equipped with 10 vocational activity rooms, each with a capacity of 40 people, a Yoga room, recreational room and multiple activity rooms, computer lab, library and consultants cabin.

Panaji, March 05, 2019 :::“Our priority is to give the people of Goa good fish at affordable rates,” said the Minister for Fisheries, Shri Vinod Paliencar. He was speaking after inaugurating four Mobile Fish Stalls at a function held at the Fisheries Jetty in the city, recently.

The vehicles have been purchased under the Central sector scheme on Blue Revolution. The total cost of the vehicles is Rs 47, 26, 800 out of which Rs 20 lakhs is funded by the Central Government and balance Rs 27,26,800 by the State Government.

The Director of Fisheries, Shri Vinesh Arlenkar, said that the Department had earlier got a good response after purchase of similar such mobile fish stalls. “We will give preference to self-help groups and to those associated with fishing related activities, to run these vehicles,” he added.

Panaji, March 04, 2019 :: Office of the Commissioner of Excise has informed that the renewal process of the existing Excise Licenses for the financial year 2019-20 is scheduled to begin soon, therefore, the licenses are requested to contact the concerned Excise Inspectors for the formalities.

          Excise Department has over the year through Goa Excise Management System (GEMS) has been gradually digitalizing all the services offered by it by introducing various modules. For better data management and processing of various requests of  the licensees and to provide faster online services to the licensees, it is required to link multiple licences of Excise Department held by a single licensee and therefore the Department has taken the decision to obtain details of PAN (Permanent Account Number) along with a self attested copy of all the licensees at the time of submission of Forms for renewal of the existing licences.

          It is therefore requested to provide the details to the concerned Excise Station before March 31, 2019 to avoid any inconvenience.

February 03, 2019:::“Women have a strong role to play, may it be at the household or in society. It’s a high time that women must come together and work towards self-development,” said Minister for Panchayat Shri. Mauvin Godinho while speaking as a Chief Guest at the 11^th Sports Cultural and Beauty Pageant function organised by Dabolim Mahila Group in Ravindra Bhavan, Baina recently.

Smt. Simran Sheriff from Dabolim emerged as the Winner of the Beauty Contest while Smt. Vaibhavi Nagvekar of Vaddem and Smt. Yogita M. Deshpande of New Vaddem won the 2^nd and 3^rd places respectively. Advt. Anita Thorat, Social Worker Smt. Sadhana Mukund Naik, Bogmalo Sarpanch Shri. Laxman Kavlekar, Dabolim Sarpanch Virginia D’souza, Shri. Sada Shetkar were present on the occasion.

The Minister lauded the efforts taken by the organizers and said that maximum women must participate in such events as to know and enhance their skills. “It was indeed a pleasure to see women participating in games and sports activities very actively. Many of them lost the game but did not lose their enthusiasm and spirit. Nothing is impossible if we keep working with such a positive spirit and attitude,” the Minister added.

The function earlier began by lighting the traditional lamp. Smt. Thorat gave the welcome address. The formal function was followed by Dance competitions and Beauty Pageant.