Margao:  October 22, 2018 … Underground cabling throughout the State would be carried out in a phased manner without burdening the common man asserted Power Minister, Shri Nilesh Cabral and added that the work is thought of being carried out through joint venture or on PPP model.

Shri Cabral assured the people of the State of uninterrupted power supply and exhorted the 7000 odd army of the power department to deliver in improving the power situation. Responsibility and accountability will be fixed on officials  – top to down the line , he remarked.

The Power Minister was speaking after laying the foundation stone for execution of Under-ground Cabling work and commissioning of independent 11KV Assolda-Xelvona feeder from 33/11 KV Sub-Station at Pontemol, Curchorem today.

Speaking further, Shri Cabral stating that the PPP model will help to upgrade the infrastructure including quality supply of power urged the people to accept some 10-20 percent hike in the tariff once the projects are over.  The White Paper on the functioning of the department would be brought out within 45 days as promised.  The Paper will deal in detail the planning, shortcomings, and execution of various projects for the better administration and functioning of the department, Shri Cabral pointed.

The Power Minister stressed the need to carry out all electrical works by the Department which is presently being undertaken by various departments.  In the next 4-5 months, all the departments/agencies will have to get such electrical works through the department as it is equipped with all expertise, he said.

Shri Cabral stressing the need to have a test for all the line staff gave a clear message to the line helpers and meter readers presently discharging duties in the office that they will have to perform duties for the purpose they are recruited.  Employing of contract staff will be done away with gradually. The eligible performing contract staff will be absorbed in the department, he remarked.

The work of the underground cabling will benefit the consumers of the main town wards with quality and reliable power supply while the commissioning of independent 11KV Assolda-Xelvona feeder will reduce the load from the existing feeder, i.e Bansai thus ensuring consumers of both the feeders of stable and quality power bringing in much relief to the consumers of both the areas.  The work is being carried out at an estimated cost of Rs. 29.50 crores

Chairperson, Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council, Shri Felix Fernandes and Chief Electrical Engineer, Shri N. Reddy also spoke on the occasion.

Vice-Chairperson, Smt. Piedade Diniz; Sarpanch of Assolda-Xelvona Panchayat, Smt. Sunita Naik; Sarpanch of V.P. Xeldem, Shri Pramod Gauns Dessai; ZP Member, Smt. Hazel Fernandes; Councilors, Panchayat Members and power department officials were amongst those present on the occasion.

Executive Engineer, Shri A. Devadasan welcomed while Assistant Engineer, Shri Anil Goankar proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji: October 20, 2018 … The 60^th annual Police Commemoration Day Parade 2018 will be held at the Goa Police Headquarters, Panaji. Goa police will pay rich tributes to police and paramilitary personnel from across the country killed in action over the past one year between September 1, 2017 and August 31, 2018, as a part of Police Commemoration Day. A parade will be held to mark the occasion, arms would be reversed and two minutes silence will be observed in the honour of the departed souls. Director General of Goa Police, Dr. Muktesh Chander IPS, will pay tributes to the martyrs.

The history of commemoration day traces back to October 21, 1959, when a patrol party of CRPF, led by SI Karam Singh, was ambushed by the Chinese forces at Hot Springs Ladakh and 10 jawans were killed.

Panaji: Oct 19th 2018 ::: Mopa airport would be an engine of growth for Goa said Minister for Panchayat  Shri Mauvin Godinho.He was speaking after inaugurating Walkover Goa Toys ’and Baby Care Mega Store at Panjim today.

Shri Godinho congratulated the owner Ms Freda Tavora for the new outlet which has varieties of toys and baby care products. He added that with development of cargo and logistics hubs, as assured by Union Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu, employment will be generated and locals will not feel the need to go abroad for work. Development is taking place in every nook and corner of the state he added.

Shri Godinho also said that around 3000 vacancies will be created in various government departments and in a month’s time post will be out for advertisement.

   Minister for Power Shri Nilesh Cabral was also present on the occasion.

Margao:  October 18, 2018 … MLA and Chairman, Goa State Infrastructure Corporation, Shri Deepak Prabhu Pauskar today launched/inaugurated a slew of projects in all the panchayats of Sanvordem Constituency which coincided with his Birthday.  The cost of all the various works/projects undertaken is to the tune of more than 45 crores.

The works includes upgradation of Rural Medical Centre at Collem –ground plus one complex consisting of 12 bedded hospital with lot many facilities;  Construction of Bye Pass road from Ambeudak to Devnamol, Kalay with a total length of 2.15 kms; Beautification of road at Capxem; Construction/Upgradation of Panchayat Ghars/Building at Kirlapal, Dabal and Kalay; Construction of Playground at Anandwadi, Sanvordem illumination of road at Sanvordem and inauguration of beautification of Malikeshwar Temple at Collem and inauguration of 03 Government Primary Schools at Sancordem.

 Sports Minister, Shri Manohar Azgaonkar speaking after laying the foundation stone for construction of playground at Anandwadi, Sanvordem sought the support of the people to carry out development projects for the benefit of the people. People should rally behind Shri Pauskar to ensure the end result of the vision to develop the constituency, he added.

The Government vacancies should be out in a few days time, Azgaonkar said adding that one cannot satisfy everyone in providing government service.  Alternate avenues to provide employment opportunity to the educated youths is being looked at seriously, he pointed.

Minister for Power, Shri Nilesh Cabral assuring people of 24 x7 power supply emphasised the need for co-operation, compromise and sacrifice from the people as power is purchased from other states.

Shri Pauskar extending his Dussehra wishes to the people at Collem said that the ramp at Dudhsagar would be built to attract more tourists to the village.  This will further boost employment opportunities to the local people. The increase in the limit of vehicles to the Dudsagar falls will be taken care, he remarked.

He also informed the people that the work of hot mixing of the roads will be taken in the next 3 months.  The work of augmenting the water supply to the constituency will be taken up under MPLADS, he said.

Shri Pauskar maintaining that the mining activities will resume soon said that proposal to bring the retrenched workers under the umbrella of providing monthly assistance of Rs. 6000/- p.m. is under consideration with effect from February 2018.

Vice Chairman, GSIDC, Shri Siddharth Kuncolienkar; Sarpanchas, Shri Sandeep Pauskar and Shri Kishore Gauns Dessai; ZP Member, Shri Govind Gaonkar also spoke on the occasion.

The sarpanchas and panch members of different panchayats were among those prominent persons present on the occasion.

Panaji:: October 17, 2018 …  Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Jaswantsinh Bhabhor today held a review meeting with Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Govind Gaude.  The meeting held at Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto was attended by Shri M. Dilip Kumar, Private Secretary and Shri L. Raghavendran, Asst. Private Secretary to  the Union Minister,  Shri Daulat Hawaldar, IAS, Secretary Tribal Welfare, Shri Venancio Furtado, Director of Tribal Welfare and Shri Deepesh Priolkar, Dy.Director of Tribal Welfare.

Shri. Bhabhor was apprised with the objectives and expenditure made under various central and state funded schemes implemented in the state of Goa.

After the meeting, Shri. Bhabhor and Shri Gaude proceeded to visit tribal areas in Betki-Khandola Village Panchayat. The Union Minister inaugurated the works of improvement and providing hot mix carpet to various internal roads in the jurisdiction V.P. Betki Khandola in Priol.

Panaji: October 15, 2018 … The Community Development through Polytechnic Panaji will be conducting free of cost short term course for 3 to 6 months in technical field such as Welding, Fabrication, AC and Refrigeration for the students who passed std VIII to generate employments for the community. The Scheme is sponsored by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Welding and Fabrication will start from November 20, 2018 interested should fill the form by October 31, 2018. AC and Refrigeration will start from October 22, 2018 interested should fill the form by October 19, 2018. Applications forms are available in community office of Government Polytechnic Panaji.   

Panaji: October 14, 2018 … Unity is crucial to lead the nation towards its progress and prosperity said Minister for Tourism Shri Manohar Alias Babu Azgaonkar.He was speaking at a function organised by Village Panchayat Khajne-Amre –Porascadem in a programme to create awareness to participate in Gram Panchayat Development Plan at Panchayat Hall,Naibag Recently.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Azgaonkar congratulated the panchayat for conducting such competitions and said that Nation cannot prosper without participation of Women so it is necessary to promote women in every field. He further said that today’s women are not lagging behind in any field.

Smt Sangita Gaonkar,Sarpanch Ozarim, Shri Rosh Fernandes,Sarpanch Khajre-Porascadem and Rakesh Swar Panc member also spoke on the occasion.

Various Competition of Mahila Mandal such as cooking ,Drawing ,Rangoli were held.25 self help group participated in the competition.

Shri Pradip Kambli,Sarpanch,Varkhand-Nagzar, Shri Santosh Malik,Sarpanch Chandel-Hasapur and panch members were present on the occasion.

Also Shri Azgaonkar also inaugurated beautified hall at Parabwada Torxe Pernem yesterday .

Shri Pradip Kambli,Sarpanch,Varkhand-Nagzar,Shri Ramesh Sawal, Zilla Panchayat Torsem Shri Baban D’souza,Sarpanch Torsem,Shri Ashok Sawal, Deputy Sarpanch Torsem  Shri Pandurang Parab, Ex President Zilla Panchayat,Smt Prathana Mote, Uttamvir ,Panch Torse, Shri Manohar Naik Ex Sarpanch were also present.

Panaji: October 13, 2018 …. Minister for Tourism Shri Manohar Alias Babu Azgaonkar distributed sanction letter of Ladli Laxmi Schemes to 18 beneficiaries from Pernem Taluka at a function held at Pernem today.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Azgaonkar said irrespective of income, scheme like Ladli laxmi have eased the financial burden .The financial help is also to ensure that a girl´s marriage is not be a burden on parents he said

Shri Azgaonkar also praised Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar for launching various schemes like Griha adhar, Dayanand Social Security scheme and also appealed to pray for the speedy recovery of the Chief Minister. Various upcoming projects like Ayush Hospital, International Stadium, Mopa airport,Ravindra Bhavan will help in generating employment to the local of Pernem he added.

Shri Pandurang Parab, Ex President Zilla Panchayat also spoke on the occasion.

Shri Pradip Kambli,Sarpanch,Varkhand-Nagzar Shri Santosh Malik,Sarpanch Chandel-Hasapur, Smt Sangita Gaonkar,Sarpanch Ozarim, Councillors Pernem Municipal Council Shri Siddesh Pednekar, ,Smt Suvidha Teli were also present on the occasion.

Shri Azgaonkar also distributed chairs and sound system to Aroba sports club funded by Zilla Panchayat at a function held at Aroba.

Present on the occasion Tukaram Harmalkar, ZP member, Shri Lakhan Naik, President Aroba sports club.