NCC INSTILLS CHARACTER AND VIRTUES OF DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE: SHRI ARLEKAR
September 21, 2014 …. Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Shri Rajendra Arlekar said that the training imparted by the NCC instills character and virtues of dedication, discipline, commitment and team work. The NCC he said is going strong in the country. However, there is a need to broad-base it even further and more school and college students must be encouraged and motivated to join NCC.
Shri Arlekar was delivering his presidential address at The Navhind Times Ex-NCC Achievers awards-2014 function organized by the State Ex-Cadets NCC Association at International Centre Goa yesterday.
Shri Arlekar recalled his days as a NCC cadet in the NCC infantry wing and said that NCC is a pathway to achieve something and also to the Armed Forces as a good number of NCC cadets join the Armed Forces. A trained NCC cadet becomes not only physically fit, but can also fight against social evils and make a positive contribution to the society. he congratulated the State Ex-Cadets NCC Association for such an initiative. He lauded the work of the jawans in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite facing danger to personal safety, the Army personnel are out there to provide relief to the civilian population of Kashmir, he said.
The achievers awards were presented by the Speaker and the Deputy Chief Minister to Shri Keshav Prabhu (Politics) in abstention, Dr. Dr. Vinaykumar pai Raikar (Medicine), Lt. Co. Austin Collaco, Retd. (Army) , Smt. Sushila Mendes (Teaching), Shri Levinson martins (Goa Civil Services), Shri Manoj Patil (Leadership), Shri Lourenco Fernandes (Media/Photogprahy), Shri Louis D’Consta (Security).
Also State Best NCC Cadets who were chosen by their respective NCC units were presented trophies and certificates on the occasion. The cadets who were honoured were Mithilesh Kumar Singh, Narendra Kanoba Parab, Ashwini Kumar and Gayatri Wadkar.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Francis D’Souza said also recalled his days as a NCC cadet and said that there is need to inculcate a feeling of Patriotism and the spirit of defending the homeland among the young generation. The NCC he saidy plays this role very well.
Executive Director of The Navhind Times Smt. Pallavi Dempo congratulated the awardees and said that it was a proud moment. She said that her organization strives towards addressing social causes and celebrating lives of great Goans.
Dr. Vinaykumar Pai Raikar and Under Officer Ashwini Kumar spoke on behalf of the awardees.
Project Manager Shri Pradip sawant in his speech gave a brief idea about the project.
President of the State Ex-Cadets NCC Association, Shri Mangirish Pai Raikar in his welcome address highlighted the activities and aim behind the association.
Secretary of the Association Shri John Aguiar proposed a vote of thanks. RJ Miss Pari Priyanka Chodnekar compered the function. Students of Bhagwadi High School Pernem presented the welcome song.
Commanding Officer of 1 Goa Girls Battalion NCC Col. D.K. Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Sainik Welfare, Maj. Venugopal Nair, Associate NCC Officers Present and past NCC cadets and prominent citizens were present.
chief minister manohar parrikar presents goa state budget for year 2014-15
06/03/2014 … The annual financial statement for the year 2014-15 of the state of goa was presented to the state legislative assembly by chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday, reflecting a negligible revenue deficit of Rs 9.38 crore while the fiscal and primary deficits are estimated at Rs 1610.71 and Rs 639.14 crore respectively for 2014-15
Reflecting on the financial health of the state, the chief minister’s annual financial statement total gross budgetary expenditure is estimated at Rs 10526.44 crore as against Rs 9446.19 crore of the previous annual financial statement of 2013-14 …
in his speech, the finance minister stated that the estimated expenditure on revenue account was Rs 8199.84 crore and expenditure account was Rs 1890.03 crore
The total receipts for 2014-15 is estimated to be Rs 9533.88 as against Rs 7923.10 crore in 2013-14 while the increase in revenue is to the extent of 20.32%. The tax revenue is expected to be Rs 5092.58 and non tax revenue is slated to be Rs 2380.51 crore
The annual financial statement also reflects that there will be a negligible revenue deficit of Rs 9.38 crore while the fiscal and primary deficits are estimated at Rs 1610.71 and Rs 639.14 crore for 2014-15. The gross annual plan expenditure for 2014-15 is also estimated to be Rs 4389.25 crore.
highlighting key features of the budget
The budget provides for :
Rs 40 crore for underground cabling
Rs 24 crore for beach security
Rs 3 crorefor Ayurvedic College
Rs 200 crore to help mining-affected people
Rs 50 lakh for goa AIS cadre
Mining cap to be 25 million tonnes plus 20 million tonnes from the dumps
Rs 20 crore for midday meals
Investment council to be set up
Exhibition centre at Merces proposed
Revenue estimated at Rs 8090 crore; Expenditure at Rs 8099 crore
Education development corporation to be set up
Rs 20 crore for mid-day meals
St Francis Xavier exposition secretariat to be set up
Rs 24 crore for beach security
Motor cycle Pilot pension increased to Rs 2000 per month
Rs 4.5 crore for education of special children
Rs 150 crore for a super speciality hospital at GMC hospital
Rs 100 per kg support price for cashew
Rs 50 lakh national security development
A master plan of Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary