Panaji.  Dated June 09, 2018 … The Government is committed to develop an export strategy that will benefit local exporters and help the State realize its export potential. The objective is to identify the potential export sectors; identify issues related to State Govt agencies and also suggest measures to boost exports from the State. 

The Department of Commerce, Government of India has taken a series of initiatives to mainstream States and Union Territories in the process of International Trade. This is in line with the Government of India’s goal to increase the share of global trade in India’s gross domestic product. The Department is also helping State Governments and Union Territories to prepare Export Strategies.

The state Government is also in the process of formulating an export strategy for the State. Federation of Indian Exports Organization (FIEO), an organisation under Ministry of Commerce has been appointed by Ministry of Commerce as the nodal agency for formulation of export strategy for Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and Uttarakhand.

To formulate the export strategy for Goa, Federation of Indian Exports Organization has prepared an online survey in order to seek feedback from various stakeholders. The survey can be accessed on the link https://www.esurveycreator.com/s/FIEO_Survey

Active participation is solicited from stakeholders including exporters, importers, Customs House Agents, Freight Forwarders, Transporters, Export Promotion Councils, Industries Trade Associations etc. 

All the stakeholders are requested to visit https://www.esurveycreator.com/s/FIEO_Survey and answer the survey. This will enable FIEO and the State Government to develop an export strategy in line with the inputs from the stakeholders appealed by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce.

Panaji: 29th April, 2018 ::: The second edition of the Vintage Car and Bike rally was flagged off by GTDC Chairman Nilesh Cabral from Inox Courtyard on sunday. Organized by Goa Tourism’s Development Corporation, The Vintage Bike and Car festival has been an annual event held at the INOX Courtyard in the capital City of Goa.

Various vintage bike and car owners, users, collectors and fans were seen participating in the parade rally which started from Inox Courtyard moving along via Miramar circle and Divja Circle. The event received entries from more than 90 cars besides a number of bikes

In the event the vintage and classic class will feature cars both Indian and imported, manufactured up to 1987, while the Modern Classic cars will feature cars imported of CKD manufactured from 1987- 1997. Motorcycles will feature vintage and classic motorcycles and scooters, Indian and imported, manufactured up to 1987.

The festival has already received an overwhelming response with vehicles coming in especially for the festival from cities like Mumbai, Pune, Belgaum and Kolhapur

Prizes and certificates were also awarded in various categories to vintage vehicles including the oldest, most appealing and the rarest automobile which was later followed by music and entertainment including a fashion show.

The event was curated by Ashvek Vintage World and was supported by the VCCFI (Vintage and Classic Car Federation of India).

Fans from all parts of the state as well as from outside the state were seen lined up along the rally route to witness the cars and bikes of yesteryear’s.

    Panjim, February 28: The Hon’ble Minister for Tourism & Sports, Mr. Manohar Ajgaonkar today impressed on the need for greater participation of swimmers and  young Goans in open water swimming  competitions, while felicitating winners  of Swimmathon 2018 at Colva beach here on Sunday.

Mr. Ajgaonkar said,  “Swimming in the open  sea is a  challenge in comparison to swimming in a pool. It needs special techniques and stamina  and Goan youth should  explore  new avenues which will take them to  national and international platforms in the near future.”

In its sixth edition, Swimmathon – India’s Premier Open Water Swimming Championship, witnessed an audience of over 700 participants being cheered on with their coaches, friends and family members at the popular Colva Beach in South Goa. The event was graced by the presence of Mr.  Manohar Ajgaonkar, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism and Sports, Government of Goa as the Chief Guest of the event, who gave away the top prizes to the well-deserved winners.

Organized by Square off Sports in association  with Goa Tourism and  Swimming Federation of India, Mr. Ajgaonkar  urged the organizers  to start training  camps in Goa  for Goans as their CSR activity.

Mr. Ajgaonkar further said that the Department of Sports and  Youth Affairs, Govt.  of Goa is working hard  for the overall  development  of  Sports  and  is in the process of creating  world class sports infrastructure. He further added that Goa has  received recognition and laurels  for successful   organization of  Lusofonia Games,  FIFA U17 World Cup and  is   gearing  up for the National Games 2018.

Swimmathon brand ambassador,  2014 Asian Games Bronze medalist and Arjuna Awardee –  Virdhawal Khade, Indian National Swimming Coach and Dronacharya Award recipient – Pradeep Kumar along with Kamlesh Nanavati, General Secretary, Swimming Federation of India,   Ashish Agarwal – Managing Director, Square Off Sports along with other dignitaries were also present on the dais.

Swimmathon 2018 saw Shushrut Kapse and Himani Fadke winning the 10 KM races in the male and female categories respectively. Dev Ambokar and Shalmali Walujkar took home the winners trophies in the 5 KM race categories for male and female categories respectively. Winners from both the men and women categories of the 10 KM and 5 KM races will get a chance to represent India at the upcoming FINA World Championships and other international

events including Asian Games in 2018. The complete list of winners will be available on the event website, swimmathon.squareoffsports.com.