Panaji ::: 01st, December, 2019 …Minister for AYUSH (IC) Shri. Shripad Naik recently inaugurated ‘Pension Week’, organised by Office of the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, Goa to create awareness and Enrolment for Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana(PM-SYMDY) and Pradhan Mantri Vyapari Maan Dhan Yojana(PM-VMDY) at Sahakar Bhavan, Patto.

Dy. Director of ESIC Shri. N.M. Ojha, Collector, North Smt. R. Menaka, IAS, Secretary Revenue, Shri. Sanjay Kumar, IAS and Commissioner of Labour and Employement Shri. Vikas S.N. Gaunekar were present on the occasion.

While addressing the gathering the Minister urged people to avail benefits of the schemes and gain pension facility during old age. These two schemes will help a person to be financially independent during his old age,” the Minister said.

Earlier,  Shri. N.M. Ojha briefed about the schemes. Smt. R. Menaka also spoke on the occasion.

Unorganised workers like domestic helpers, landless labourers, agricultural and construction workers and similar other occupations whose monthly income is Rs. 15,000/ per month or less and belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years can avail the benefits of PM-SYMDY scheme while PMLVMDY is for small traders and retailers. Self-employed individuals, retail traders, restaurant and small hotel owners, commission agents, rice mill owners and other small traders are eligible for the scheme. People who would like to enrol can contact the Office of Commissioner, Labour and Employment.

Shri. Prakash Marathe compered the function while Shri. Gaunekar proposed the vote of thanks.

In another function at Miramar, Shri. Shripad Naik inaugurated the Arogya Mela organised by AASUCHAM in association with Ministry of AYUSH. The three day program which is set up at the grounds of Youth Hostel in Miramar will be open for all and will provide free health check-up, advice and medicine.

Stressing on the importance of Indian pathies for better health, the Minister stated that it’s important that we must preserve Indian traditional medicine as it does not have any side effects nor expensive. It helps us to be one with nature and cures a disease from its roots. The Minister further informed that the AYUSH ministry is planning to open a hospital in every district of India.

Secretary Health Shri. Nila Mohanan IAS, AYUSH Dy Director Dr. Datta Bhat, ASSOCHAM representatives Smt. Perminder Kaur and Shri. Kauvar were present on the occasion.

Panaji: November 30, 2019 …Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant in the presence of Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Babul Supriyo, PWD Minister, Shri Deepak Prabhu Pauskar; Power Minister, Shri Nilesh Cabral and MLA, Canacona, Shri Isidore Fernandes recently inaugurated the Canacona Bypass on National Highway (NH 66) today.  The By-pass has been named after the Ex Defence Minister and Ex CM of the State Shri Manohar Parrikar as ‘Manohar Parrikar Canacona Bypass’.

This bypass is on the National Highway 66 from KM 68/00 (CH 00/00) to KM 85/740 (CH 7/740)  on P.M. Section in the State of Goa and built at a cost of Rs. 294 crores including civil cost of Rs. 227 cores. The work of the Bypass includes 3 bridges namely Talpona, Galgibag and Mashem at a length of 1.5 kms and has 6 underpass for local transport. The total length of the road is 6.21 kms.

While speaking on the occasion Chief Minister, Dr Sawant said, the bypass was the dream of the Ex CM Manohar Parrikar which has been realized today. The present major infrastructure projects which are nearing completion were planned by the visionary leader, late Shri Parrikar he said. Mopa Airport, Patradevi – Karaswada – Bambolim Road, Zuari Bridge, Anmod Highway, Khadepar bridge and other projects which are on the verge of completion were the dream projects of Shri Parrikar, he added.

Canacona Bypass will not only save the travelling time but will save lives as the accident prone zones will be near to zero percent he said. Canacona Constituency has many resources like beaches and forest area which should be judiciously used to generate income for the local people. He said Forest and Beaches are the God gifts. Government is working for the welfare of every person of the society he said. Care will be taken to ensure that people who reside in the Eco sensitive zone and buffer zone are not affected or suffer, he pointed.

Upgraded facilities will be given to Canacona Primary Health Centre. The trauma centre will be upgraded. All issues will be solved in next two years. Government is contemplating of acquiring some land on both sides of the bypass road to provide suitable to market the local produce to the people affected by this Bypass, he said.

Shri Babul Supriyo assured that Union government will always support the development of Goa and Goans. He said State, Government is working in the right direction for achieving their set goals. As Forest Minister he is working to provide basic amenities to the people residing in Forest area. I am honoured to be part of this scenic bypass project inauguration, he added.

Shri Dipak Pauskar said union government has provided funds to the tune of around Rs.15,000 crores to various infrastructure projects likes bridges and roads presently being undertaken in the State. All round development is going on with the support of union government. He said, major projects which are going on will be completed by December 2020. While the other works which are in pipeline will be completed by December 2022.

Power Minister, Shri Nilesh Cabral said Electricity Department is working for the underground cabling of 11 KV and 33 KV power system in the State. Goa is attracting state in the country and also in the world. He said development is taking place with due care protecting the nature and the natural beauty. Development is for the people of state and Government should not be blamed if one does not support development and infrastructure project.

Dy. Speaker, Shri Isidore Fernandes said the dream of Canacona people have come true with this bypass.

Chief Engineer, National Highway, Shri Umesh Kulkarni welcomed while Chairperson, Canacona Municipal Council, Smt Nitu Dessai proposed the vote of thanks. Zilla Panchayat Member, Smt Pushpa Ayya, Ex Minister, Shri Ramesh Tawadkar, Councilors, Sarpanchas and Panchas were present on the occasion.

Panaji, November 27, 2019 …The Skill/ Written test for the Post of Junior Stenographer in the Directorate of Social Welfare will be held on November 27, 2019 at 10 am at the Government Polytechnic, Altinho, Panaji, Goa.

Candidates have to be present at the venue half an hour before scheduled time, with a valid Photo Identity Proof in original.  Intimation letters have been sent to all the eligible candidates. If intimation is not received, the candidates may contact Directorate of Social Welfare   during office  hours in person  or on telephone nos. 2232257 and 2223784 .  

Panaji, November 26, 2019 ..The Women Facilitation Wing (Help Desk) held its first ‘Meet the Council’  meeting at Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Conference hall . The function was inaugurated by Smt. Sulakshana Pramod Sawant. While speaking on the occasion  Smt. Sawant encouraged women to follow their passion and think out of the box and with innovative ideas in business. She also said it’s very important for women to be-self reliant and that the Government has a number of finance schemes for entrepreneurs and women must take advantage of the same.

 The Chairperson of (GCCI) Women’s Wing, Ms. Pallavi Salgaoncar said that such ‘Meet the Council’ meetings will be held at regular intervals with different business groups in which women entrepreneurs and Self-Help groups can come and interact with the Council.

 EDC and DITC representatives Ms. Pujan Makwana and Ms. Arti Desai  spoke about the various schemes available for women entrepreneurs. Ms. Vrushali Parsekar compared the function.

 The Women’s Facilitation Council (Help Desk) is  initiative of the women’s wing of GCCI. it has a core committee consisting of the chairperson, Ms. Pallavi Salgaoncar, Director Women and Child Development Ms.Deepali Naik CA/CS, Ms. Swatee Rane, Advocate Ms. Priyanka Kamat e Shetiya, and Ms. Inseyah Ali of FiiRE.

 Any woman entrepreneur or Self – Help group seeking any business assistance can write or email the Chamber and the help desk will give them timely advice. The Help desk is free.

Panaji: November 24, 2019 … ..The Community Development Through Polytechnic (CDTP) Panaji conducts short term course for 3 to 6 months in technical and non-technical fields that generate employment for the community. The scheme is sponsored by Directorate General of Training and the courses are offered free of cost.

Presently an ‘Electrical Wiring Repairs and Maintenance of Equipment’ Course is planned for 3 months which will start by December 16, 2019 to March 15, 2020. Application forms are available in Community office of Government Polytechnic Panaji.

Those who are interested should come for interview on December 6, 2019 at 10.00 a.m in CDTP office. 8^th standard pass qualification is required.

Panaji: November 23, 2019 …. ..The second National Water Awards, 2019 for several categories has been announced.

Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation had instituted National Water Awards last year for various categories including, Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Municipal Corporation/other Municipal bodies, Best Schools, Best TV show, Best News paper etc in the field of water conservation and management.

All the applications may be sent either through Mygov platform at https://mygov.in or mail to Central Ground Water Board at their e-mail address: ts********@*ic.in. General public may refer to website www.mowr.gov.in or www.cgwb.govin for further information.

Application forms are also available in Publicity Section, Department of Information and Publicity third floor, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa till November 30, 2019. The last date for submission of entries is November 30, 2019.