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PANAJI: Goa is progressing in not just infrastructural development but also in terms of human resource development and what is helping the State in this direction is the help from the Central Government which is giving Goa immense assistance which means a lot for a small State like Goa said Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant speaking as Chief Guest at the presentation ceremony of ‘Goa State Cultural Award’, Best Cultural Institution Award’ and ‘Yuva Srujan Puraskar’ for the year 2024-25 which saw 12 eminent personalities, one cultural institution and six young artists being felicitated on the occasion for their contribution and achievements in fields like music, drama, Tiatr, Folk Art, Bhajan, Kirtan, craft, literature, painting etc.
Speaking further, the Chief Minister said that the award winners are role models for the State youth and are doing immense service of increasing the happiness index of Goa.
The Minister for Art and Culture, Govind Gaude, said artistes play an important role in bringing people together and this is true progress and service. He congratulated the winners for having selflessly worked in service of their chosen art form and said they are an inspiration to others.
Present on the occasion were MLA, Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, Director of Art and Culture, Sagun Velip, film actor and director, Mahesh Kothare among others.