Panaji: September 24, 2018 …. The Governor of Goa Dr.( Smt ) Mridula Sinha said that  the Ayushman Bharat PM –JAY ( Pradhan Mantri- Jan Arogya Yojana )  scheme is launched nationwide by the Prime Minister  ensures better health to weaker section of the society. She said this scheme will enable the poor and needy to secure their health .

 The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched nationwide,scheme Ayushman Bharat PM –JAY  and to mark the launching of the scheme a function was organized by the state  Government at National Institute of Oceanography  Dona Paula  today. Dr. Sinha was the Chief Guest for the same.

 The Governor also said that the people who deal with this scheme have to endeavor to reach the scheme to needy people to fulfill its noble objective and appealed to the people to avail the benefit of the scheme to live   healthy life  

The Health Minister Shri Vishwajeet Rane addressing at the function said that the mega scheme Ayushman Bharat PM –JAY will   benefit to the people in the state who are registered under DDSSY scheme. This scheme he said will be integrated with the existing DDSSY scheme   and efforts would be made to reach  the same to the   beneficiaries.  He also said the Ayushman Bharat PM –JAY scheme of the central Government which ensures health cover of  Rs. 5 lakh  to the beneficiary. This scheme will help in saving  lives of many people in the country and  will prove boon  to weaker section of the society  in future  he added.   

Minister for PWD Shri Ramkrishna ( alias ) Sudin Dhavalikar  in his address said that  no nation can make progress without good health therefore health and prosperity are lined together .  The concern of the Prime Minister is to provide better health facilities to people in the country and therefore the health cover of Rs. 5lakh provided  under this scheme. The  initiatives taken by  Government like digital India, Make in India, Skill India intends to transform India in to a developed and vibrant India he informed.  

Minister for Town & Country Planning Shri Vijay Sardessai while speaking on the occasion said that the scheme Ayushman Bharat PM –JAY, launched by the Central Government has a vision to provide affordable health services to the  common  man in the country.  He said more than half of the population of our country is young and our Prime Minister intends to utilize their talent and energy for the prosperity and strength of the nation. The concern of state Government he said is also to provide better and affordable medical services to the people for which steps have been initiated by the Government to provides medical  facilities  upgrades  strengthen  infrastructure for health sector  from time to time

 Member of Parliament  for South Goa  Shri Narendra  Savoikar speaking on the occasion informed that  the Central Government headed by the Prime Ministe Shri Narendra Modi  have done vast  infrastructural development besides providing  due attention to improve quality education , health services, employment to the people in the country.  He said Ayushman  Bharat  PM –JAY which is launched nationwide   is the biggest scheme not only in the country but also in the world, Under this scheme  around 10.74 crore population covered and have  ensured  life cover of Rs,5lakh.

The Governor and other dignitaries handover Golden Cards of  Ayushman Bharat  PM –JAY scheme to  18 beneficiaries  registered under  the scheme. 

 Chief Secretary Shri Dharmendra Sharma, Dean  of Goa Medical College Dr.Pradeep Naik, Staff  of Health Department, GMC and others attended the function.

Dr. Radha Walavalkar compered the function while  Dr. Sanjiv Dalvi, Director of Health Services proposed the vote of thanks. 

Panaji::: August 09,2018 … Hon’ble Governor (Dr). Smt.Mridula Sinha appreciated the steps taken by Directorate of Education for including Civic sense subject such as Road Safety, Hygiene and garbage   in the syllabus for the current academic year. Hon’ble Governor was speaking during 10th State level meeting of Anti-Ragging Monitoring Cell which was held under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Governor recently at Raj Bhavan, Goa.

After taking reviews of various initiatives implemented by professional and technical education institutions to curb the menace of ragging, Hon’ble Governor said including Civic sense in the syllabus will help to develop values in the minds of the children right from the beginning.

Expressing happiness, Hon’ble Governor said as there are almost no ragging cases reported in educational institutions in the state she said the word “ragging” should be avoided while conducting any programme in the institution. Hon’ble Governor  also raised concern over the reports of students consuming drugs on college campuses and increase number of road accident.

Hon’ble Governor further said that  Parental pressure for children to excel in their studies has been unusually high which often leads to stress and depression Hon’ble Governor advised parent not to  pressurise their children and also emphasised that they should look after their food diet as  younger generation are suffering from various diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes at early age. Hon’ble Governor directed educational institutions to display posters with messages  in their  campuses  on Anti ragging ,Drugs Traffic rules and Garbage.

Professor Varun Sahni, Vice Chancellor of Goa University informed that only one case of cyber ragging was reported in one of the colleges in Goa this year. Shri Sahni said that nowadays nature of ragging is changing. Ragging like Cyber bullying is an increasing menace. Sahni further said that institution as a whole needs to be more vigilant. Sahni was also of opinion that the institutions should work to inculcate healthy and positive relationship between freshers and senior students.

Director General Police Dr. Muktesh Chander informed that no cases related to ragging have been reported to police department. Dr. Muktesh Chander further requested technical education institutions to encourage their students to take up projects like Road Safety which will be of benefits to the student’s community and public at large.

Shri Pradeep Naik , Dean, Goa Medical College and Hospital stated that anti ragging squads are available in the GMC campus to monitor the incidents of ragging during day and night. Shri Naik also informed that all students are compulsory made to sign Anti Ragging Pledge.

Secretary to Governor Shri. Rupesh Kumar Thakur, IAS also attended the meeting.Smt. Nila Mohanan, IAS, Secretary Education welcomed all the members present for the meeting. Shri Prasad Lolayekar, Director of Higher Education was the convenor of the meeting.

“As many possible, as much as possible, as good as possible,” was the message sent out by Swedish coach Johan Kalin, addressing the BPEd students of Don Bosco with a special grass roots football talk highlighting the Swedish model, at Don Bosco School, on Tuesday.

The seminar was organised by Sporting Clube de Goa in association with the BPEd college. Elaborating further he said that the Swedish Model encourages as many youngsters as possible to take to the game of football at a young age regardless of their ability or background.

The next stage is to allow the participants to play as much as possible. “If a child can commit to three sessions a week that’s good, but if a youngster can only play once a week that’s o.k. as well,” stated the UEFA “A” licence diploma holder Johan. Johan further enlightened that it is up to the coach to think like the age of the player he is coaching and set appropriate goals in order to make the ward as good as possible.

Johan highlighted the work he routinely carries out for the Swedish FA in his region of the country, with courses regularly organised teaching leadership skills, game intelligence, technique and physical aspects along with goalkeeping. He also is a Uefa instructor conducting Uefa “B” level courses. The Swedish model concentrates on using football as a tool not only for teaching football skills but also stresses on character building. “Most of the young players know how challenging it is to make it to the top and so it is important to have a well-rounded personality with interest in studies as well,” remarked the 35 year old Johan.

Former women’s Swedish footballer Susann Jatkin also spoke on the occasion about the healthy state of women’s football in Sweden and that girl’s are encouraged just as much as boys take up the game and enjoy it in a fun environment. Johan concluded the session, by explaining that along with the FA, the government plays a big role in soccer success. But he believes it is the parents who play the biggest role as it is their perseverance and hours sacrificed taking their children to practice and also doubling up as community coaching volunteers which gives a youth development a huge boost.

The students of the college had many relevant questions to ask Johan and Susann and were thoroughly pleased with the interactive discussion.

BPEd principal Dr. Marie Raj was the chief guest and Fr. Wilred was the guest of honour.

Panaji: October 30, 2017 …  ‘Deepotsav’, an illuminating decor with ‘pontyo’ (the Goan clay lamps), a taluka level Aakashkandil (lantern) Making Competition, and a musical program by local artistes was organised by Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir (RGKM), Ponda in their premises on October 27, 2017. Block Development Officer (BDO) of Ponda Shri. Prasiddha Naik and Police Inspector (PI) of Ponda Police station Shri. Sudesh Naik were the Chief Guest and Guest of Honor for the function.

             Stating that more and more people should participate in such traditional activities BDO Shri. Prasiddha Naik applauded the initiative by RGKM, Ponda. He also congratulated the staff and management council and urged them to organize such events on regular basis.

             PI Shri. Sudesh Naik thanked the management of RGKM, Ponda for the for giving an opportunity to the police staff an opportunity to participate as audience in the program. “Such cultural programs hone skills and gives a platform to young talent in the society,” he said.

              The dignitaries inaugurated the event by lighting the traditional lamp. They later had a look at the Aakashkandil displayed. It was for the first time Kala Mandir had organised a live competition unlike previous years in which 19 individuals participated on first come first serve basis. They were given a time limit of six hours to complete the Aakashkandil. The competition was judged by artists Shri. Vinod Tilve, Shri. Rajendra Mardolkar and Shri. Tanay Velingkar. Shri. Gajanan R. Gad Kerkar, Shri. Girish Kurtikar and Shri. Ramakant Satarkar begged the first, second and third prizes respectively while Smt. Suvarna Gaonkar and Ms. Sumita Kotkar begged the consolation prizes.

             Shri. Ajit G. S. Kerkar, vice president RGKM, Ponda gave the welcome address. Shri. Nitin Mardolkar compered the function while Smt. Nidhi Naik proposed vote of thanks. The event was followed by musical performances by local artistes.