Goan Reporter News: Governor fulfils the promise regarding disbursement of financial assistance
The day Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai took over as Governor of Goa he decided to help the needy deprived and underprivileged section of the society to reach out to the people of Goa.
Governor of Goa, Shri P.S. Sreedharan PiIlai, made an announcement of various schemes and disbursed financial assistance total 2.75 crores from his Excellency’s funds to 1005 dialysis/cancer/other patients.
Governor will hand over the requisite amount to authorities for total 96.00 lakh as financial assistance from His Excellency’s funds to 384 patients i.e 100 dialysis patients and 284 cancer patients.
Goan Reporter News: Date for suggestions/inputs for formulation of Agriculture policy extended.
The Directorate of Agriculture is in the process of formulating the Agriculture policy.
The date for inviting suggestions from the stakeholders is now extended up to August 30, 2023. All the farmers, farmers groups, farmer’s societies, elected representatives and the General public are requested to provide suggestions for consideration of the Goa State Agriculture policy committee.
The suggestions can be sent to Director of Agriculture / Member Secretary of Agriculture policy committee, Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan, Tonca Canranzalem, through post or by hand or through email at ag*************@***il.com.
Goan Reporter News: Awareness programme on artificial reefs on 22nd August 2023.
Directorate of Fisheries is implementing the Artificial Reefs project in the state, and in this regard Principal Scientist, CMFRI along with the officials of FSI and ICAR – CCARI will be having an interactive session with the President/Representative of the traditional fishermen associations and Sarpanch of the Coastal Villages on August 22, 2023 at Fisheries Training Centre, Ela, Old Goa in North Goa at 10.00 a.m. and Colva Fisheries Sub-Office in South Goa at 3.00 p.m. highlighting the importance of the project through confidence building amongst the Fishermen.
Goan Reporter News: Meeting on Apprenticeship training scheme.
Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant held a meeting with Heads of Departments (HODs) and the Nodal Officer from various sectors at Secretariat-Porvorim today. The meeting discussed the apprenticeship training scheme and the government’s commitment for fostering a skilled workforce and promoting professional growth.
Data Analytical Cell has been established under the Finance Department, which is geared towards efficiently capturing and utilising data. In 1st phase 10 selected departments will provide data, resulting in an expected increase of 10-15% in revenue through the effective utilisation of analytical insights.
Chief Minister emphasized on the importance of the one-year apprenticeship opportunity in nurturing a robust workforce and fostering a vibrant work culture. He assured timely Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payments which reflects the government’s commitment to providing fair remuneration for their efforts. The quarterly and monthly progress reports to the Directorate of Skill Development will ensure accountability and sustained growth, he asserted. During the course of discussions, Chief Minister reviewed the existing apprenticeship program, with HODs to understand the challenges they face in the recruitment process. This interactive session provided valuable insights into refining the scheme for maximum effectiveness.
There are 9000 apprenticeship job opportunities in various government departments. Till date, 2300 vacancies have already been filled. The Home Department currently has 1850 vacancies, while the Public Works Department (PWD) has 966 vacancies.
Apprenticeship job holders would enjoy leave entitlements, including 12 days casual leave and 15 days medical leave, providing a supportive and balanced work environment.
The meeting was attended by Shri Sarpreet Singh Gill, IAS, Secretary (Tribal Welfare); Shri Prasad Lolayekar, IAS, Secretary (Skill Development); and Shri Omvir Singh Bishnoi, IPS, Inspector General of Police.