Goan Reporter News: Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu lauds the efforts initiated by the State government for the betterment of tribal communities.

Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu lauded the efforts initiated by the State government for the betterment of tribal communities in the State. She was speaking after interacting with the members of tribal communities of Goa at Raj Bhavan, Goa today in the presence of Governor of Goa, Shri. P. S Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant. She said Goa perhaps is the only State in the country wherein Tribal portfolio is held by the Chief Minister of Goa. In view of this, President exuded confidence that tribal community in Goa will never lack behind in terms of improving living conditions and bring them in the mainstream of the country.

Tribal community should not think them self as inferior. Tribal community are life giver and  conservator  of  our Forest, water  and land  she added  .While sharing her experience of  having  her  interaction with tribal  in various States, President of India said that she  is happy to see  that tribal from Goa are two steps ahead as compared to other states . They are well-educated and are professional doctors, lawyers and are also seen engaged in business activities.

Tribals are very different from other communities as they believe in living together in unity. We have to inculcate this value from this community, she asserted. President advised the tribal community to come into the mainstream and contribute for the betterment and welfare of the country.

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant in his welcome address said that State Government have been continuously working for the betterment of Tribal community and approximately 17 schemes are made available from the Department of tribal Welfare. Chief Minister informed that over 1221 sanad have been handed to several beneficiaries under the Scheduled Tribes and other traditional Forest Dwellers under Forest Right Acts,2006. Chief Minister also assured the tribal community that the statue of Tribal Leader Birsa Munda will be soon installed at Tribal Research Institute of Goa.

Chief Minister presented the President of India her Portrait created by Rangoli Artist Shri Akash Naik

Also present on the occasion were the Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Shri. Ramesh Tawadkar, Social Welfare Minister, Shri. Subhash Phaldesai, Former Deputy. CM. Shri.Chandrakant Kavlekar and officials of Tribal Department.

Goan Reporter News: President Murmu lauds ‘Swayampurna Goa’ in the state

Admiring the social and economic growth in State, President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu commended they initiative ‘Swayampurna Goa’ by the State Government at par with Atmanirbhar Bharat. She was addressing Civic Reception hosted by the Government at Durbar hall, Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula today.
Smt. Murmu underscored  the remarkable growth made by Goa in the different sphere of development while safeguarding the environmental interests of the State. She also lauded the efforts of Chief Minister and State machinery to ensure economic growth. Goa has a cosmopolitan culture wherein gender equality is always celebrated. Uniform Civil Code could be considered as the best practice in the cosmopolitan culture of the region, she remarked.
Smt. Murmu further said that, Goa is always known for its hospitality and cultural diversity. Various cultures blended together make this State more vibrant and harmonious.
Since Goa has international recognition it has become one of the prominent places for organising international events.
President in her speech mentioned about immense contribution to the State and the country by late Manohar Parrikar in the capacity as the Chief Minister and Defence Minister.
Goa enjoys the cultural prosperity along with ecological richness, wherein all communities follows their traditional trades while competing with modernity. There has to be proper balance between traditional living and modernisation in attaining social and economic development.
Governor, Shri. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai in his address stated that, evil of untouchability doesn’t prevail in the State as all the people promote equality and brotherhood. There are various religious customs in the State wherein people perform traditional rituals together without any caste discrimination.  Governor Shri. Pillai presented a set of books authored by him to the President.
Chief Minister, Dr.Pramod Sawant said that, the people of Goa are extremely honoured as the President made her maiden visit to the State. President Smt.Murmu has been an inspiration for the people by overcoming all difficulties of her life. Goa is emerging as a strong and sustainable State in the country with safeguarding its nature and cultural values. The State has always remained on the forefront in upholding brotherhood and social harmony among the society.
The Chief Minister welcomed the President Smt. Murmu by presenting Kunbi Shawl, Saree and traditional lamp.
President Smt. Murmu presented forest rights Sanads to few among the tribal communities. Shri. Bhairu Kale, Shri. Rama Gaonkar, Shri. Anand Harvalkar, Shri. Ashok Khandeparkar, Shri. Sukdo Gaonkar and Shri. Tolu Padkar received the Sanads.
Union Minister of State for Tourism, Shri. Shripad Naik, Leader of Opposition Shri. Yuri Alemao was present on their occasion.
Cultural programmes were presented by the group of artists in honour of the President.
The Civic Reception was attended by Council of Ministers, MLAs, Member of Parliaments, Secretaries to Government, Senior Officers in State and Central Government, Prominent personalities, philanthropists, in the field of business, education, and social service.

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Goan Reporter News: Geetanjali Nagvenkar strikes Gold in Berlin Games.

Goan athlete Geetanjali Nagvenkar wins gold medal in the Level D 800 metres finals at the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games that got under way in Berlin, last Saturday.

Her Goan teammate Asheef Malanur also put herself in contention for a medal as she entered the Level B 800 metres final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

The Goan squad has 23 members, including 13 athletes as part of Team India at the Berlin Games that are being held from June 17-25.

Joining Malanur and Nagvenkar was Indian athlete Soham Rajput, also in the Level C 800 metres final.The men’s 4x400m squad has also qualified for the finals, while Libin Mallika Rajakumar made it to the finals of the Level B 200 metres.

Madhav Madan set his eyes on a double as he reached the Level A 25m breaststroke and the Level A 25m Freestyle. Not far behind him was teammate Dinesh Shanmugam in the Level B 50m Breaststroke, and Level A 25m Freestyle.

Another swimmer Abdul Rahman showed fine form while reaching two finals – Level B 50m Breaststroke, Level A 25m Freestyle, while Tinu Moncy made it to the Level A 25m Freestyle final.

There were a few commendable performances in the women’s section as well as Prathna made it to the Level 25m Freestyle final and Aleena Anthony powered her way into the Level B 50m Freestyle final.

“We are pleased with the way our athletes have been responding to challenges before them at this global meeting. We are definitely looking forward to some medals from our Goan athletes,” Victor R. Vaz, National Sports Director of Special Olympics Bharat, noted.

“Our athletes were fortunate to have a strong pre-competition training schedule. There are going to be jitters and butterflies in the stomach, but we expect our athletes to cope with this and return home victorious,” he added.

The 13 Goan athletes in Team India are involved in Futsal (male), Athletics (male and female), Roller Skating (Female), Basketball (male and female), Judo (male and female),unified Volleyball (male and female) and Handball.

Based on the unifying power of sport, the Special Olympics is a global movement that seeks to change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.

Held every two years, the Special Olympics World Summer Games Berlin have attracted more than 7,000 athletes representing 190 delegations in 26 different sports disciplines.

Goan Reporter News: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant Unveils ‘MOGA’ – Mascot for 37th National Games.

Finally MOGA has arrived – Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant unveiled the Mascot MOGA which represent Indian Biason for 37th National Games at a Mascot launching ceremony  on the auspicious occasion of Goa Kranti Din at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium-Taleigao organized by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Sports Authority of Goa.
Speaking at the occasion Chief Minister said this day is an important day in the history of Goa as we celebrate Goa Revolution day, youngersters should start new revolution in the field of sports.  As Goa is hosting National games for the first time, he appealed to all the associations and people of Goa to make use of this platform and participate in the upcoming National games in large numbers. Focusing on FIT INDIA Movement launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Sawant said it is essential to ensure fitness of our youth to make India Fit.
Although Goa being a smallest State, it is ready to host National and international events and we have proved it earlier by hosting events such as International Film Festival of India, Lusofonia Games, Khelo India Centres he added.
Minister for Sports Shri Govind Gaude describing about MOGA Mascot said the word Moga is derived from the Konkani word meaning Love. Moga symbolises the passion and the love that our athletes have towards respective discipline. We have chosen Moga as the Mascot with an aim to inspire our athletes and ignite the passion within sports. Shri Gaude appealing to every sportspersons and athletes to never give up said National games is not only an event but a strong foundation to the Goan athletes, Indian athletes and sportspersons. It is a good platform and opportunities for building a personality.
Speaking as the Special Invitee for the function Dr. P.T Usha Chairman, Indian Olympic Association congratulating the State Government for hosting prestigious 37th National Games said National Games are not merely a competition but hard work of numerous athletes who have dedicated their life to the respective discipline. It provides a platform to showcase their skills and talents.
Olympic Medalist and Padma Vibhushan Awardee, Smt. MC Mary said Goa will soon be recognised as sports hub and will be identified as Goa land of Sun Sand and Sports. She concluded by saying let us all aspire and inspire before we expire.
Present at the ocasion were Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan Khaunte; Chief Secretary Shri Puneet Kumar Goel, IAS and others dignitaries

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