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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has been ranked 16th among 18 general category States in the Panchayat Devolution Index, scoring 37.71 per cent, according to the latest assessment released by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The findings were presented in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry, based on the report “Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States – An Indicative Evidence-Based Ranking, 2024”, which evaluates the extent of decentralisation and the powers given to Panchayati Raj Institutions. The index measures States on six parameters — Framework, Functions, Finances, Functionaries, Capacity Building and Accountability — to determine how effectively responsibilities, resources…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has registered 446 e-Zero FIRs in cyber financial fraud cases since the facility became operational in February this year, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha. The figures were shared by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a written reply, highlighting the State’s adoption of the technology-driven system introduced to accelerate action on cyber financial fraud complaints. The e-Zero FIR mechanism is integrated with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and the 1930 cybercrime helpline, allowing eligible complaints to be converted into FIRs without the complainant having to initially visit…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Raising concerns over the growing demand on Goa’s drinking water infrastructure, Drinking Water Minister Subhash Phal Dessai said village panchayats should consult the Water Supply Department before granting approvals for new high-rise buildings to ensure adequate water availability. He said every major residential or commercial project increases pressure on the existing water distribution network and stressed that water requirements should be assessed before construction permissions are issued. “The panchayats should keep the department informed before clearing new high-rise projects. We need to evaluate the water demand of every new development and determine whether the existing infrastructure in…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Canacona Block Congress Committee formally installed its new office bearers during a ceremony held at the Shristhal Panchayat Hall on Monday. Newly appointed Block President Gaspar Joseph Coutinho assumed charge along with other office bearers, including Siddharth Gayak (Convener, Canacona Block Congress Committee), Remy Dias (President, Block Minority Cell), Rosario Fernandes (Convener, Block Minority Cell), Vaishal Pagi (President, Fishermen Cell), Kiran Zore (President, Dangar Cell), Dayanand Faldesai (Convener, Kisan Shakti Committee), and Effon Coutinho (President, Social Media Cell). The induction ceremony was attended by Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar, Kushavati District Congress Committee…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant chaired a coordination meeting of stakeholder departments to review the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan – 3-Year Road Map (2026–2029) aimed at strengthening Goa’s fight against narcotics through a coordinated, whole-of-government approach. During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the measures taken by enforcement agencies and directed all stakeholder departments to intensify surveillance against drug-related activities across the state. Dr. Sawant said the government has resolved to identify and support NGOs working in the rehabilitation of drug addicts. He also announced plans to expand government de-addiction facilities at the OPD level in both…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, chaired the fifth meeting of the State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) at the Secretariat in Porvorim to review the implementation of key initiatives aimed at strengthening the cooperative sector in Goa. The meeting was attended by Heads of Departments from various line departments. During the meeting, officials reviewed the progress of the computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and discussed the formation of new multipurpose PACS, dairy cooperative societies, and fisheries cooperative societies across the state. The committee also deliberated on the implementation of the World’s Largest Grain Storage Scheme…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: The North Goa District Mineral Foundation Trust (NGDMFT) organised a District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Awareness Programme under the Chief Minister’s flagship initiative Atmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa 2.0 at the Sanquelim Municipal Hall. The programme was attended by elected representatives of Zilla Panchayats, Village Panchayats and Municipalities, Swayampurna Mitras from mining-affected villages and municipal areas, Taluka Nodal Officers, representatives of various government departments, mining lease holders, and other stakeholders associated with development works in mining-affected areas. During the session, participants were briefed on the role of the District Mineral Foundation in promoting the sustainable and equitable development of…