Panaji February 10, 2020 … The 32^nd Annual Inspection Day Parade of the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services was held at the Goa State Fire Force Training Ground at St Inez, Panaji, recently. Principal Secretary, Shri Puneet Goel, I.A.S., was the Chief Guest for the function. Special Secretary, Home, Shri. Ravi Jha, IAS, and Additional Secretary, Home, Shri. Amarsen Rane also graced the occasion.

While speaking on the occasion, Shri Goel said that the Government is making necessary efforts to bridge the gap in Fire Station coverage, manpower and equipment. Shri Goel said that is heartening to note that the Department has been making serious efforts to spread Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Awareness among educational institutions and community volunteers at village Panachyat level. He said that this needs to be further given momentum to ensure that awareness reaches the remotest areas of Goa.

Shri Goel added that the Government is earnestly supporting the procurement of sophisticated equipment for Firefighting and life rescue in high rise buildings and also for handling major disasters.  He said that the Government will back efforts of the Department’s in overcoming infrastructure deficiency in terms of building and sophisticated equipment.

 Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Shri Ashok Menon, in his welcome address apprised the dignitaries regarding the various activities carried out by the department in the field of Fire Fighting, Pire Prevention, Fire Protection and Training in the State of Goa. He informed that the construction of Redesigning of the Fire Force Headquarters and additional construction of Administrative and Training block, fire station buildings at Valpoi and Bicholim are being executed through the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation. He also informed that the structurally weak Fire Station Building at Vasco has been demolished and Tender process for new building has been started by the Public Works Department.

Certificates and Trophies were handed over to the winners of the Drill Competition and Winners of Annual sports Meet. The best turns out Fire Personnel from various Ranks were selected for the Best Turn out Awards.

First Place for Squad Drill, Ladder Drill and Tug of War was awarded to Fire Force Headquarters and Pump Drill to Ponda Fire Station. Best Turn Out was awarded to Shri. Dilip Bicholkar, Station Fire Officer, Shri. Damodar D. Zambaulikar Sub-Officer, Shri. Krishna C. Naik, Leading Fire Fighter, Shri. Shailesh T. Patnekar, Shri. Damodar Rao, Shri. Motiram Govekar  Driver Operator, Shri. Shailesh C. Paingitkar, Shri. Suresh Gaonkar, Shri. Suraj Prabhugaonkar, Shri. Hitesh Parab, Shri. Gauresh R. Phadte, Shri. Sairaj R. Naik,  Shri. Shailesh. G. Tari and Shri. Gango B. Lambor, Fire Fighter.

An exhibition of Fire Drill event was also held on the occasion. Assistant Divisional Officer, North Zone,  Shri Ajit Kamat compered the program.

Panaji February 09, 2020 ::: There is a need to capitalise on Medical tourism, an area which has not been sufficiently tapped in Goa stated Minister for Health, Shri Vishwajit Rane at the inaugural of Goa Institute of Management’s 2nd Annual Healthcare Conference, in Panaji, recently.

While speaking on the occasion, Shri Rane informed that the authorities were thinking of converting Primary Health Centres into Wellness Centers.

“We have to think differently”, Shri Rane said adding that early detection of illness was necessary as it would help decrease future medical costs to be borne by the Government.

The Minister further said that Goa already has a good medical insurance program in place and that they were trying their best to integrate the Central scheme of Ayushman Bharat with that of the Goa Medical scheme. Shri Rane stressed on the need to have more public-private partnership in medical specialities. 

Present on the occasion were Advisor, NITI Ayog, Government of India, Shri Alok Kumar, Guest of Honour, Chairperson and Managing Director, Dr Lal Pathlabs, Dr Arvind Lal, Chairperson, Centre for the Digital Future, Shri R Chandrashekhar, Director, Goa Institute of Management, Dr Ajit Parulekar, among others. 

Panaji February 7, 2020 … National Deworming Day (NDD) will be observed on February 10, 2020. The aim is to de-worm the children’s between the age group of 1-19 years through the platform of Government, Government Aided Schools, Private School and Anganwadi.

The round of NDD will be followed by a mop-up-day (MUD) on February 17, 2020 intent of deworming children who miss the dose on February 10, 2020.

The activities on National Deworming Day will include administering half to one Albendazole tablet depending on the age, to all pre-school, school-enrolled and out of school children.

The parents, guardians, teachers, anganwadi workers and the  public in large to participate and cooperate to make National Deworming Day a success.

Panaji February 06, 2020 … Office of the Commissioner Labour and Employment, Regional Employment Exchange, Model Career Centre Panaji, organized workshop/session on ‘Personal Effectiveness’ at Swami Vivekanand Vidya Prasarak Mandal College of Commerce, Borim and at Government College of Commerce and Economics, Borda, Margao.

Topics covered were motivation, positive attitude, conversational skills, self confidence, goal setting and time management.

Shri Amey Hedge and Dr. Joyti Hedge were the Resource persons/Motivational Speaker in presence of Dr.(CA) Subrahmanyan Bhat, Principal, Dr. Gajanan V. Madiwal, Principal, Dr. Fatima De Souza, Vice Principal, Shri Premjeet Dessai, Shri Cajitan Fernandes, Assistant Employment Officers, Shri Rakesh Dangi, Young Professional and Shri Rajat Harvaleker.

Panaji: February 4, 2020 … Organizing Medical Camps in villages and rural parts benefit the villagers in a big way as they mostly do not go to take doctors advice or checkups for small ailments said, Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar. Small health problems, if neglected at primary level can cause severe problems in future he added.

Shri Kavlekar was speaking at the inaugural function of Free Homeopathic Medial Camp organized by Switzerland Medical Institution and Shree Kamaxidevi Homeopathic Medial College and Hospital, Shiroda in association with Dy. CM, Shri Kavlekar at Village Panchayat Hall, Khola recently.

Speaking further Shri Kavlekar praised the organizing team of doctors for giving their time to the rural people. He said drinking water facility, underground cabling of electricity and road networks are the upcoming works which will start soon in Khola Panchayat jurisdiction. Appealing for cooperation of every individual shri Kavlekar urged the people and elected representatives to work hand in hand for the development of their village and the State as a whole.

Zilla Panchayat Member, Khola, Shri Shanu Velip said that one should understand the importance of healthy life. Sarpanch, Village Panchayat, Khola, Smt Purna Nayak also spoke on the occasion.

Deputy Sarpanch, Pandhari Prabhudessai; Panch Members, Shri Ajay Pagi, Smt Cintia Fernandes, Shri Fondu Velip, Shri Guru Gaonkar, Shri Guru Velip, Dr Martin; President, BJP Quepem Block, Shri Sanjay Velip and others were present on the occasion.

Dr S D Naik welcomed while Dr Amisha Gaonkar proposed the vote of thanks.

Shri Kavlekar also launched various works in Khola Panchayat jurisdiction which includes foundation for filling of land at Government High School, Gaval; foundation of permanent shed for Ganvdhodo at Matimol, Khola a place where local rituals performed once in every three years; filling of land for vehicle parking place near church at Kajumol, Khola; inauguration of Shigmo Mand at Paryemol, Khola and Vagona, Khola.

Panaji:February 02, 2020 … Minister for Art and Culture, Shri Govind  Gaude presented Kala Gaurav Puraskars 2019-20 at a function organized by the Directorate of Art & Culture at  Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji recently. The Minister also handed over prizes to the winners of state level Tripurari Poornima Boat competition which was held at Vitthalapur Sankhali . The award consists of a memento, certificate of appreciation and a financial purse of Rs.25,000/-.

The Minister while speaking at the function said the awardees that are honoured today had suffered hardship, trouble during their time when there were no proper roads traffic etc. They used to travel to distant places to perform their art. These artists have rose from adverse situation because of the support of their families who are worthy of appreciation. He urged the artist to impart training and guidance to youths to carry forward their legacy.

The speaking further Shri Gaude said that, the artists have played important role not only  in  preserving art but also helped to take up art to different parts of the country bringing name and fame to state.

The recipients of awards are Shri Ravindra Ramakant Mardolkar, Priol, in Literature. Similarly Shri Shrikant Phatarpekar, Phatarpa, Shri Gopal Vaman Damle, Priol, Shri Keshav Ramchandra Naik, St Cruz, Shri. Braz P Rodrigues, Curchorem, Shri Gurudas Ganesh Nageshkar, Bandora and Mrs. Fatima Fernandes e Pinto, Divar in Music.

Shri Govind Sadashiv Poke,  Mandrem, Shri Vinod Nadkarni, Margao, Shri Shantaram J. Chanekar,  Bhaili-Peth, Bicholim, Shri Gurav Ramchandra Phondu Taligao and Shri Teli Nuno Phadte, Kharvade, Bandora, Ponda in Painting.

Shri Krishna/Krishnanath Venco Naik, Priol, Shri Babuso Ladu Gaude, Pisgal, Smt. Nirmala Arjun Shirgaonkar, Mulgao, Smt Nayana Shenalli Priolkar, Priol,  Shri Savlo Venktu Gaude, Priol, Shri Ram Shiva Ozarekar Valpoi, Shri Ranjit Harishchandra Kakodkar,  Cacora and Shri Prasad Balkrishna Shet  Durgabhat, in Folk –Art.

Shri Jose Luis Diogo Fernandes Danny of Ribandar, Shri Reginald Mafaldo Nazareth,  Gauchem Bhat, St. Cruz Merces, Shri Anthony Gabriel Fernandes,  Siolim, Shri Ratnakar L. Govekar (Ratnam),  Camri-bhat, Merces, Shri Domingos Santano Rodrigues,   Arambol, Shri Jose JustinoValadres, Porvorim, Shri William Fernandes, Curchorem, Shri Menino Maria de Araujo alias Menino Mario Araujo, Cujira, in Tiatr.

Shri Sagun Nagesh Shet Shirodkar, Priol, Shri Sanjay Datha Nagvekar, Panaji, Shri Vidyanand Naik, Panaji, Shri Shivanand Yadu Gaude, Shri Vasanti Jaidev Karapurker, Karapur, Sankhali, Shri Gurudas Jagannath Shet Gaundalker, Netravali, Shri Bhanudas Govind Dessai, St Andre, Shri Harishchandra Vaman Khedekar, Priol, Shri Dattaram Anant Amonkar, Reis-Magos, Smt. Sukanti H. Naik, Volvoi, Shri Satyawan Anant Palyekar, Palye, Shri Anand Gopi Naik, Sankhali, Shri Krishnanath Gangu Madkaikar, Shri Atmaram Nagu Gaude, Carambolim, Shri Sonu Ladko Pednekar and Shri Surbanwada, Pernem in Drama.

Shri Gurudas Kashinath Gaonkar, Shirgao, Shri Vithu Madhu Madkaikar, Carambolim, Shri. Anta A. Vernekar, Curca, Talaulim, Shri Ramakant Soiru Komarpant, Rajbag and Shri Mahadev Krishna Andurlekar, Menkurem in Bhajan.

Ms. Lalita Baburao Kulkarni, Ramnathi in Dance.

The winners of state level Tripurari Poornima Boat competition which was held at Vitthalapur Sankhali are Bhumika Chandreshwar Kala Samitee, Majikwada Parye won first prize, second prize by Navyuvak Sangathana, Savoiverem, third prize by Art Miniya, Mestwada Sankhali, fourth prize by Venture Brothers, Majikwada Parye and fifth prize  by Vaghreshwar, Varchawada Bicholim.

Similarly Bandir Boys, Kajiwada Vithalapur, Third Eye, Sawantwada Amona, Unique Creators, Chinchwada Parye, Labag Royal, Lalbag Vithalapur, Sankhali and Talkhambeshwar, Tamidgiwada Parye Sattari received consolation prizes

Present on the occasion were Secretary to Art and Culture, Shri Chokha Ram Garg along with others.

Director of Directorate of Art and Culture, Shri Sagun Velip welcomed the gathering while Smt Siddhi Upadhye and Shri Pradeep Naik compered the function and Deputy Director of Directorate of Art and Culture, Shri Ashok Parab proposed the vote of thanks.