Panaji:- October 12, 2019 … Minister for Fisheries, Shri Filipe Neri Rodrigues gave a patient ear to the grievances of the traditional fishermen at Siridao yesterday. Local fishermen expressed their discomfort over illegal fishing carried out by the outsider thus creating hindrance for business of local fishing community in the area. Minister for Revenue, Smt. Jennifer Monserrate; MLA, Shri  Francis Silveira; Director of Fisheries, Shri Vinesh Arlekar and officials of Coastal Security Police were  present on the occasion along with others.

Shri. Rodrigues addressing the gathering informed that the Government is seized of the matter and has already initiated action to tackle the issue. Seeking cooperation from the people, he assured the people that he will try to resolve the matter within a few days with the help of the coastal police.

Smt. Monserrate expressing concern about the issue urged the people to cooperate with the officials in tackling the matter.

Shri Francisco Silveira while speaking at the meeting explained to the Minister in detail as to the modus operandi of the illegal activities affecting the livelihood of the local traditional fishermen. Giving some suggestions on behalf of the people , Shri Silveira requested the Minister to initiate prompt action against this act.

Earlier, Parish Priest of Siridao Church, Fr. Valerian Vaz and traditional fishermen from Nauxim, Odxel, Cacra, Siridao, Bambolim, Goa Velha, Dona Paula, and Agassaim expressing their grievances to the Minister  informed that illegal fishing activities are being carried out early in the morning, afternoon and late evenings from both the sides i.e.  Dona Paula and Vasco and urged Fisheries Minister to take strict actions to ban such nuisance.

Panaji, October 11, 2019  …Minister for Ports Shri. Micheal Lobo yesterday launched a New Oil Soil Collection Vessel at the Captain of Ports Jetty, Panaji. CCP Mayor Shri. Uday Madkaikar, Secretary Ports Shri. P.S. Reddy IAS, Captain of Ports Shri. James Braganza, Former Mayor Shri. Vithal Chopdekar, Local Corporator Smt. Soraya Pinto Makhija were present among others.

The vessel costing Rs. 4.18 crores and can suck upto 7000 litres of oil in its tank.

Calling the vessel a milestone to Captain of Ports Department, Shri. Lobo said that the vessel was much in demand and will prove as an asset to Goa’s waterways. “The vessel will be stationed at Brittona and move according to the distress call, get the oil to shore to send it for further inquiry/research. Collecting oil before it spills in the water is necessary and environment friendly process,” he said.

“Due to stoppage in mining, the state has lost a major source of its revenue. Hopefully it will be resolved shortly which will be a great boost to barge owners and other people who have lost their jobs. Government is also planning to wave-off the barge tax,” Shri. Lobo informed.

Shri. Madkaikar also spoke on the occasion. Shri. James Braganza welcomed and later proposed the vote of thanks. A live demonstration of oil collection was given to those who were present on the occasion.

Panaji:  October 9, 2019 ..Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar inaugurated the work of widening and hot mixing of road from Bomdamol Junction to Zambaulim Main road Junction in Quepem constituency.

The work includes of hot mixing of 3 kms. stretch of road and widening of internal main road at an estimated cost of Rs. 80 Lakhs.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Kavlekar extended his wishes for the ongoing Navratri festival and also for the Dusshehra festival in advance.

The Dy. CM said that this was a long pending demand of people of Sirvoi and informed that the developmental works will be carried out in full pace as the monsoon season has ended. He urged the people to unitedly work for the development and upliftment of the village.

Vice Chairperson, Quepem Municipal Council, Shri Chetan Haldankar; Ex Councillor, Smt Suchita Shirwaikar; Shri Camilo Simoes, Shri Ganpat Modak, Asssistant Engineer, Public Works Department, Shri Swapnil Dessai, Junior Engineer, Shri Pravin Naik and others were present on the occasion.

Panaji: October 08, 2019 … Every farmer should extend their active support to gain knowledge of organic farming and opt for it. Organic farming is the golden opportunity to make them financially strong as products of organic farming have more demand and more rates in market stated Dy. Chief Minister Shri Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar. 

Dy.CM was speaking as a chief guest at Farmers Training Programme organized by Directorate of Agriculture, Zonal Agriculture Office Quepem.  Local MLA Shri Clafasio Dias, V.P. Sarpanch, Shri Rajesh Dessai, representative from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Shri Kishor Bhave and  Shri Girish A. Kenkre and all panchayat members were present on the occasion.     

 The Government will extend wholehearted support to every farmer who intends to derive economic benefit through the farming sector. The monthly amount spent by Government i.e. Rs.5 to 6 crores to purchase vegetables from the neighbouring states can be earned by our own farmers, he added.

 Speaking further Dy. CM said that the objective of this type of training is to impart information on organic farming and agriculture schemes, thereby encouraging and motivating farmers towards cultivation from organic farming for higher yield, he added.

Speaking further, he informed that the land allotted under organic farming schemes is 500 clusters i.e. 10,000 hector and out of those 40 clusters are allotted to Quepem constituency. The Government has also made adequate provision of Rs.50 crores towards purchase of material, fertilizer, seeds, etc for organic farming. The amount will be spent in three phases i.e. first year – 16.5 crores, second year – 17 crores and third year Rs.16.50 crores. Ram solvent company will provide all the required material/infrastructure for organic farming he added.

Dy. CM also assured to depute one representative from the Department of Agriculture once in week at the Village Panchyat

  to provide information/help on organic farming and other schemes of agriculture department. He urged the farmer to take maximum benefit of agricultural scheme for their up-liftment.

The Government is incessantly moving in the direction of providing better infrastructure facilities for various type of farming to inspire young generation towards farming. Unless the young generation don’t see their future in farming or look towards farming as an industry or business profession it will not have the desired result, he concluded.

 MLA, Shri Clafasio Dias also spoke on the occasion.

 Asst. Agriculture Officer, Mahindra gave talk on various schemes under organic farming. Zonal Agriculture Officer, Shri Sandesh Raut Dessai compered the function while Panchayat member, Shri Dessai proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji: – October 07, 2019 … Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Azgaonkar inaugurated a medical camp organized by Matrubhoomi Seva Pratishthan, in Association with other organizations at Sao Pedro, Old Goa today. The Camp coincided with the birthday celebration of Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Naik.

Padmashri S.P. Varma, Dr. Manoja Sharma, Shri Shrikrishna Kamat, Director (Operations), GSL, Dr. Datta Bhat Smt. Vijaya Shripad Naik, were present along with other dignitaries. S.P. Varma, presented Shri Shripad Naik  Gandhi Global Family medals on the occasion.

During the camp several people were examined for various ailments related to eye, Cardiology, Dental, Diabetic etc and were given medicines. Besides this Yoga, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy and Blood donation camp were also held.

The Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Ajgaonkar is also holding the Tourism portfolio while addressing  the gathering lauded the work done by AYUSH  Minister Shri Shripad Naik for the promotion of Ayurveda in the country and especially for the people of Goa. Ayurveda he said is an age-old practice of treatment which is effective and affordable for all the people. Ayurveda in modern time is gaining popularity throughout the world. Regarding sports policy, he said with the implementation of the said policy students will strive to excel in the field of sports as well as in academic field. He urged AYUSH Minister to use his good office to get funds from the Union Government for the development of the state. He wished Shri Naik on his birthday.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Naik said that the Ministry of AYUSH is working effectively on various concepts of a healthy life to fulfill the goal of healthy India. He appealed to the people to avail the benefit of the medical camp.

The Union Minister and Deputy Chief Minister distributed medical plants to the people.

          Dr. Dayanand Rao compered the function. Assistant Pvt. Secretary to MOS-AYUSH, and Defence, Shri Suraj Naik proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, October 5, 2019 …Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior will observe Mental Health Week from October 7 to 12, 2019. Inaugural function will be held on October 7, 2019 at 10.30 a.m at Conference Hall, IPHB, Bambolim. Minister for Health Shri Vishwajit Rane will inaugurate the same.

During the weeklong programme various self enrichment programmes will be organized for the indoor and OPD patients, awareness programmes with a focus on the World Mental Health Day -2019 theme ‘Suicide Prevention’ for service users and their caregivers will be held by the nursing staff and the Doctors. The curriculum of the entire week would consist of various other programmes such as lectures, group discussions, talent showcase and community awareness programmes highlighting the importance of the theme for this year.

The staff of Occupational Therapy and members of Rehabilitation Committee along with the service users undergoing Occupational Therapy will display the products prepared by them for the exhibition cum sale. The items made by them include wax candles, crochet towels, bedsheets/table cloths, formal baby dresses, quilts/bedding, door mats, wall hangings, cloth bags and pouches, items from bamboo stems, various wooden artifacts, diwali lamps, stocking and paper flowers, keychain holders etc.