Panaji, August  16, 2018 … South Goa, District Magistrate has directed to refrain to capture images of the restricted airbase area to avoid any untoward incident leading to the overall security of the airbase.

Aerodrome Committee had informed to the District Magistrate that videography  and photography is carried out by the general public by climbing on the water pipeline running adjacent to the boundary wall of the airfield area and further uploading the same on the social media which is a serious concern as it is detrimental to the overall safety and security of the airbase.

Panaji, August  16, 2018 …. The Directorate of Social Welfare has brought out the highlights of revised Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme for the benefits of public.

The list of model projects under revised Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme implemented w.e.f. April 1, 2018 has  been reduced as pre – schools and early intervention and training and special schools for persons with disabilities for mental retardation, hearing and speech impaired and visual challenged. Cerebral Palsied Children, Rehabilitation of Leprosy Cured Person, Half way Home for Psycho-Social Rehabilitation of Treated and Controlled Mentally ill persons, Home-Based Rehabilitation and Home Management, Community Based Rehabilitation Programme, Low Vision Centres and Human Resource Development.

 The eligible Project Implementing Agencies (NGOs), after their project is approved by the competent authority will be entitled for 90% of amount calculated based on the cost norms as prescribed under this revised scheme.

The organization has to apply for Grant – in – aid on the online portal of the Ministry (e-Anudaan) and forward the complete proposal to District Social Welfare Officer. Upon inspection and submission of online inspection report, the District Social Welfare Officer would forward the proposal to respective State Government / UT administration and to Government of India. If the State Government / UT administration does not decide on the proposal within 60 days, Government of India can decide on the proposal on the basis of inspection report submitted by the inspecting officer for NGOs receiving Grant – in – Aid under the Schemes.

Panaji August 16, 2018 …… Minister for Tourism and Sports Shri Manohar Azgaonkar inaugurated the Pernem Bus stand and Market Complex in the distinguished presence of GSIDC Chairman Shri Deepak Pauskar and Shri Dayanad Sopte ,MLA on the occasion of Independence Day  celebration at a function held at Pernem yesterday.

Speaking on the occasion ,Shri Azgaonkar said that people of  Pernem was  in need of a bus stand as all the buses used to halt along the roadside, which resulted in traffic congestion .Now a full fledge bus stand is finally opened for public. Azgaonkar appealed to the people to maintain cleanliness at the bus stand. He also requested the Directorate of transport to make compulsory to all the buses including private and KTC to ply from the new bus stand.

Shri Deepak Pauskar, MLA in his address  informed that the new bus stand have 10 alighting and departing bays, six waiting bays and two bays for repairing. The bus stand is designed with a single entry point and single exit point for buses. It has a provision for shops, cafeteria and office of assistant director of transport, Settlements and Land Records department and Town and Country Planning Department .It also includes shops and basement for parking for four wheelers and taxis. Also taxi stand has been provided separately for pilots, rickshaw and four wheelers.

Shri Dayanad Sopte, MLA, Mandrem and Shri Nikhil Desai, Director, Directorate of transport also spoke on the occasion.

 Also present on the occasion were Ms Shradha Mashelkar ,Chairpesron Pernem Municipal Council , Shri Prashant Gadekar , Deputy Chairperson, Shri Vasudev Deshprabhu, Ex chairperson PMC, Shri Parsuram Kotkar , former MLA Pernem, Shri Tukaram Harmalkar,ZP member of Dhargal , Shri Derrick Pereira , Managing director ,Kadamba Transport Corporation  Shri Ramesh Sawal, ZP member of Torsem and other panch members.

Shri Raju Bondre compered the function while Shri Sushant Mandrekar proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, August  15, 2018 … Minister for PWD, Shri Ramkrishna Dhavalikar hoisted the National tricolour at the 72^nd Independence Day celebrations at Kranti Maidan, Ponda today. The Minister alongwith other dignitaries laid wreath at the Hutatma Smarak and paid homage to the martyrs and later inspected the Guard of Honour from Police contingents  led by PSI Paresh Sinari. 

South Goa Member of Parliament Shri. Narendra Sawaiker, Shri. Ravi Naik, MLA, Col. Satnam Singh of 6TTR, Freedom fighters, Govt officials, teachers and students of various schools attended the function. 

While speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized on the efforts taken by our national leaders and their contribution towards pre and post independence era.

Remembering the immense contribution of our national leaders for the development of the country, Shri Dhavalikar said “Our leaders such as Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpai have played a pivotal role in improving our country’s infrastructure, economy and social strata. They were visionaries and hence put in great ideas which are benefitting us till today. Our present Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi is following the footsteps of our great leaders. It is our duty to be united for a bright India,” the Minister said. 

Shri. Girish Velguenkar compered the function and also proposed the vote of thanks. Students of various schools in the city performed cultural programs. 

Panaji, August 15, 2018 …. “We celebrate Independence Day to remember those who gave their life for our freedom,” said Minister for Revenue, Information Technology and Labour and Employment, Shri Rohan Khaunte after unfurling the National Flag on the occasion of Independence Day which was celebrated at Mapusa, today.

Shri Khanute said, “Every State has to build on its plus points to contribute to building the nation. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar, we have done a lot of things for the people,” informing that the government’s Industrial policy, Start-Up policy and IT policy has been done for the youth of Goa. “We want Goa to become a knowledge hub,” he said adding, “We have been getting a good response to these policies. These policies have led to skill development, encouraging innovation etc.”

Shri Khaunte said that there will soon be Revenue Bhavans in Porvorim and Mapusa which will help the people of Goa. The Minister also spoke of how the Government had made it easier for people to obtain important documents from the Government Departments online and free of cost.

Shri Khaunte said that today we are faced with different challenges like terrorism, assault on women, etc and we all have to work together to solve these challenges.

Present on the occasion were the Deputy Collector and SDO of Bardez, Shri Gaurish Shankwalkar, Deputy Collector II, Shri Clen Madeira, senior Government officials, students from various schools and others.