Panaji, July 6, 2019 … Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has said that Information and Communication technology(ICT) is a key factor not only at the Macro in the process of globalisation but also at the Micro level where the increased use of mobile phones.  He said in order to promote Indian ICT industry the government of India has setup a National task force on ICT and software development to examine the feasibility of strengthening the industry along with providing measure physical incentives with the aim to transform India in to a truly developed and empowered society by 2020.

Speaking as Chief Guest after inaugurating two days 4th International conference on ICT for sustainable development in concurrent with ICT Awards the Excellencia co–located with world Publication and Conference Summit 2019  in the city last evening the Chief Minister said the Department of Information and Technology has been created by the Goa State for evolving suitable Information and Technology programme with the basic philosophy to realise the dream of taking the benefit of Information and Communication technology to the masses of Goa.  He said despite being a small state Goa is ideally placed to capitalised on the opportunities available in the sector.  Goa he said is one of the most literate state in India with a literacy of 88.7 percent.

The Chief Minister said there are more than 250 IT Companies in Goa, out of which 70 percent of companies are in the start-up space.  He said priority of the state government includes creation of world class IT infrastructure and connectivity for e-governance in the state of Goa, to serve as a enabler for promotion of IT industry in Goa besides promotion of e-governance, e-education and streamlining of IT in Goa as a way of life.

Earlier, Chief Minister presented ICT Awards for Excellencia to the representatives of the company.

 Prof. Mike Hinchey, President IFIP and Chair IEEE, UK & Ireland, Prof Milan Tuba, Vice Rector for International Relations, Singidunum University, Serbia, Shri Amit Joshi, Director, G R Foundation also spoke on the occasion.

Shri Manguirish Pai Raikar Chairperson, ASSOCHAM MSME National Council welcomed the Guests. Shri Abhinav Omprakash compared.

Panaji July 05, 2019 ::: In an attempt to include journalists’ representing electronic media as members of the Goa Union of Journalists’, the Executive Committee of GUJ appointed a special six member committee under the chairmanship of GUJ President Rajtilak Naik.

The other members of the committee are Vasudev Pagi (GUJ General Secretary), Audumber Shinde (GUJ Executive Committee member), Sandesh Prabhudesai (Consulting Editor-Goa 365), Kanzil Rodriguez (GUJ Executive Committee member) and Loukik Shilkar (Senior reporter- Prudent Media).

The committee will prepare a report considering various aspects and submit the report on a fast track basis to the GUJ Executive Committee. The report will be then put before the special AGM to make necessary amendment in the GUJ constitution by which the long pending demand of the electronic media scribes will be fulfilled. The committee was formed during the first meeting of the GUJ Executive Committee held in Panaji on Wednesday.

Another six member committee has been formed which will work in resolving the journalist pension scheme. The members of the committee are GUJ President Rajtilak Naik (Chairman), Vasudev Pagi, Kishor Naik Gaonkar, Gerard D’cunha, Ganesh Shetkar, and Pramod Thakur.

The Executive Committee also resolved to co-opt six new members including two women representatives in the committee. The co-opted members are Teja Arondekar (Dainik Herald), Pradnya Rane (The Goan), Marcos Gonsalves (Gomantak Times), Narayan Pissurlenkar (The Goan), Mahesh Gaonkar (Navaprabha), and Marcus Mergulhao (The Times of India).

Panaji July 05, 2019 :: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has said that Government is committed to create adequate infrastructure for the industry from Mopa Airport to the third bridge across mandovi river and further mentioned that Goa will be the best Infrastructure State in coming years as against other states from India.

Shri Sawant was speaking at a function on Orange Business Excellence Awards 2019 organized by 93.5 FM Radio Orange held at Cavelossim in Salcete taluka recently. The Chief Minister Congratulated the recipient of the awards and said it is the victory of Orange Radio. Orange radio is very much famous in Sangli  and Ankola  in Maharastra he added.

Shri Sawant further said that he is very much impressed that award is given in various fields from medical to manufacturing sector and from the service oriented to transport. The one who gets award for the work in any field of society gets encouraged and also gets much needed boost to work more and more for the society.  One has to do something for the society. Awardees deserve it and it shows their commitment towards the society the Chief Minister asserted .

Chief Minister also invited Orange Radio in Goa and said it will offer boost and strengthen the economy of the State. Goa have its own Investment Promotional Board through which Govt. always welcomes new industries and start-ups he added.

Awards were given in various categories which included field of  Edible oil manufacturing,  Social work, Family physician, Ayurverdic medicine and manufacturer, Agro input manufacturing and FMCG, Affordable housing, Architecture design, Construction Sector, Hospitality, Real estate and construction , Cosmetic and dentist , Health services, Transport services, Competitive coaching , Education , Innovative ideas and digital marketing, CA coaching , Designer and wedding jewelries, Manufacturing silver articles, General and Health insurance services , Life insurance services, Home furnishing, Photography , FMCG Distribution, Sound and light services, Media solution, Art and culture, Kitchen accessories and hardware, Coaching , Optical and eyewear, Services of blackberry and plywood, Electronic  and home appliances.

Panaji: July 04, 2019 … The statement of market price are intimated by the Office Registrar of Co-operatative Societies of important essential commodities in Panaji, for the week ending June 25, 2019.

In wholesale, the prices of moong dal, gram kabuli big decreased by Rs.300/-, Rs.200/- to Rs.500/- per quintal respectively and vegetables ghee ‘Ruchi’ by Rs.50/- per 15 liters. Potatoes increased by Rs.200/- per quintal and eggs large by Rs.30/- per 100 nos. during the week.

In retail the prices of important essential commodities like parboiled  rice outside, raw rice common, wheat shivri, turdal barshi, gramdal, moong, sugar S-30, gur fine, sunflower oil, rawa, maida,  green peas, onions, tomatoes, chillies green and banana (Vassai) remained steady during the week.

In retail, the prices of rawa increased by Re.1/- to rs.2/- per kilo and eggs large by Rs.3/- to rs4/- per dozen during the week.

In retail the prices of important essential commodities like parboiled  rice local, parboiled rice outside, raw rice common, wheat khandva, wheat Shivri, jowar shalu, turdal Barshi, moongdal, moong, gram Kabuli big, sugar S-30, gur fine sunflower oil, coconut oil, vegetable ghee ‘Dalda’, maida, green peas, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, chillies green and banana (Vassai) remained steady during the week.

The increased and decreased in wholesale prices and increased in retail prices were due to increase and decrease in wholesale price in supplying markets.

The supply position of important essential commodities were normal during the week, except that of parboiled rice local, jawar shalu and coconut oil  the arrival of which was not noticed during the week.

Panaji, July 03, 2019 …. The Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant asked the people entering into Government service to be sincere and have a humanitarian approach when dealing with the public. Dr Sawant was speaking at the function where letters of appointment of candidates to Government service on Compassionate ground were distributed to beneficiaries at the Secretariat, recently. Also present was MLA, Shri Prasad Gaonkar.

Dr Sawant said, “When you join Government service, you have to be the ‘sevak’ of the people.” The Chief Minister asked the beneficiaries to look after the dependents of those on whose behalf they have got the Government job. Dr Sawant said, “If we receive any complaint, we will take strict action against those who do not look after their dependents because the reason why you are getting this job is on Compassionate ground, wherein the family has lost its breadwinner, who was a Government servant.”

Dr Sawant concluded by asking the beneficiaries to constantly upgrade their skills, as this will increase efficiency in the job.

A total of 74 beneficiaries were given the letters of appointment. The  objective  of  the  Scheme for compassionate  appointment is  to  grant appointment  on  compassionate  grounds  to  a dependent family member of a Government servant who  has  died  while  in  service  or  who  is retired  on medical  grounds  before  attaining  the prescribed age, thereby  leaving  the  family without any means of sustainable livelihood.

Present on the occasion were Additional Secretary, Personnel, Shri Yetindra Maralkar, Under Secretary, Personnel, Shri Harish Adconkar,  Under Secretary, Personnel, Shri Shashank Thakur among others.

Panaji. July 03, 2019  … Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has urged the youth and students to join in tree plantation in their neibhourwood, schools, parks and farmlands to make Goa Clean and Green.

Chief Minster was speaking on the occasion of inauguration and tree plantation drive of Van Mahotsav – 2019 at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali recently.

Others present on the occasion were Shri Subhash Chandra, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Shri Santoshkumar, Dy. Chief Conservator of Forests, Shri Sripad Arlekar, Member Secretary, Ravindra Bhavan, Shri Vithoba Ghadi, Vice Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister said, through the concerted efforts of schools and mass awareness programmes could do well to understand surrounding plants, trees, birds and wild animals and can identify the steps required for a sustainable eco development.

Speaking further Chief Minister said, Goa despite being on fast track of development has been able to protect its forest due to public support and social ethos. He said for a small state like Goa, it is a remarkable achievement to have good land under forest and tree cover and maintaining its rich biodiversity, which makes Goa special green paradise.

Keeping in mind the role of forests in human well being, the Chief Minster said, to learn the importance of forests and trees the Government has planned to celebrate vanamahotsava for entire month of July and August to sustained Goas greenery and to make Goa healthier and happier place for visitors.

Earlier ceremonial plantation programme was held and thereafter medicinal plants Mobile Van was launched at the hands of Chief Minister. Free medicinal plants were also distributed for public on the occasion.

Shri Subhash Chandra, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests welcomed the guest. Dr. Dayanand Rao compered and Shri Vithoba Ghadi proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji : July 02,2019 … Governor of Goa Dr.(Smt) Mridula Sinha recently inaugurated 1^st  National Womens` Masters  Athletic Championship held at Bambolim Athletic  Stadium. The Championship was organised by Goa Masters Athletic Association in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Goa, Masters Athletic Federation of India.

Governor lauded the efforts made by organisers to bring the sportswomen together from all over country and make the event come true. She expressed the need to organise Sports activities for women who are involved in the Self Help Groups in the State and explore their talent in the field of Sports too.

This Championship is first of its kind being held in Asia where in  sportswomen from all over India between age group of 35 to 85 yrs have participated.  Around 21 States including Goa has participated in the Championship.

Minister for PWD and Patron of the Organising Committee Shri. Deepak Pauskar expressed that, the Championship will play crucial role in building up confidence and moral of womanhood.

MLA and Chairman of Organising Committee of  the Championship Smt. Alina  Saldanha  in her welcome address Congratulated the womenfolk for participating in the event with great enthusiasm.

Secretary, Masters Athletic Federation of India Shri. David Premnath and founder of the Championship informed that, the Championship is being organise first time in the Asia. The main objective of the Championship to explore the strength and talent of the woman who works in several capacities throughout her life, he added.

Director, Sports and Youth Affairs Smt. Anjali Sehrawat (IAS), Vice Chairman, Organising Committee of the Championship and President Women Self Help Group of Goa Smt. Sulakshana Sawant, Vice Patron of Organising Committee and Executive Director , Dhempe Group of Industries Smt. Pallavi Dhempe , President,  Masters Athletic Federation of India Shri. Dharamveer Dhillon were present on the occasion.

Brass band team comprising of girls from St.Tereza High School Raia, Salcete played brass band on the occasion. Students of Sanjay School, Porvorim and Girls from Mary Immaculate High School, Panjim performed cultural dance and Gymnasium respectively.

Smt. Jenifer Gonsalves compered the event. Smt. Juliana Collaco proposed vote of thanks.