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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism Development Corporation under the able leadership of Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism and Ganesh Gaonkar, Chairman GTDC has launched Mayem Lake Special Tour today at Mapusa Residency. Tour was flagged off by Premendra Shet, Chairman of Goa Horticulture Corporation in presence of Brijesh Manerkar, Managing Director GTDC and other officials. This Tour will cover Mayem lake, Rudreshwar Temple, Waterfall & Pandava Caves at Harwalem, Vithal Temple Sankhali, Saptakoteshwar Temple Narve and Dr Salim Ali Wild Life Sanctuary, Chorao. Tourists will feel the hinterland of Goa along with the some beautiful temples of Goa. Tourist can…

Goemkarponn Desk KAVLEM: The Talavalim- Kavlem locals have demanded to restore road dug for laying power cable. Though power cables are laid underground and covered again with soil it has given uneven surface and dangerous for driving. Now that power cables are laid locals said government should also take simultaneously road restoration work. The trenches are dug by removing tar on road. The covered portion with mud is causing dust pollution for locals as also it is difficult for people to also walk on shoulder of road as mud is spread to coverup trenches. Locals said complaints over the indis-…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today said that as more taxis join the Goa Taxi App platform, it will bring a positive image makeover to Goa’s much maligned taxi scenario. “Putting to rest all the False Propaganda, this clearly shows the success of GoaTaxi App which is proving beneficial for both Tourists & Taxi Fraternity,” said Khaunte He further said that as more Taxis join the platform, GoaTaxi App will bring a Positive Image Makeover to Goa’s much maligned Taxi scenario. Khaunte said more than 1,100 drivers have registered themselves under the Goa Taxi App while more are…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: BJP Goa State President Sadanand Shet Tanavade today said that constitution of Goa CSR authority will channel CSR contributions from government as well as private sector. “My Sincere thanks to CM Pramod Sawant for constituting Goa CSR Authority. This Authority will channel the CSR contributions from government PSUs and private sector companies for the development of the state and benefit the people at large,” said Tanavade The State government has constituted the Goa Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Authority with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant heading it and Tourism Secretary Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS, as its chief executive officer (CEO).…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that there is a need for Goa to reduce its dependency on Tourism and diversify it’s economic base. “There is a need to reduce its dependence on Tourism and diversify its economic base. It is only then that the goal of Swayampurna Goa and through that, the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat can be made a reality,” said CM Sawant He further urged representatives of MSME sector to utilize all the various schemes and incentives launched by both the Central and State Governments and grow both their businesses and the economy of Goa.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: India’s first-of-its-kind inclusivity, ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’ began in a glorious ceremony in Goa today. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, Minister for Social Welfare, Goa government Subhash PhalDessai were present on this occasion. The festival aims to showcase how we can come together to create a welcoming and inclusive world for everyone. Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar also visited an exhibition cum sale of products by Divyangjans and interacted with the participants. He was present to witness the grand opening of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa Government has the highest reservation Kota for Persons with Disabilities amongst other states. “The reservation quota in Goa is the highest in the nation and it has been increased from 3% to 4%. Also government has the highest paying pension of Rs 3,500 for 80% of the retired disabled while the rest get Rs 2,000.” said CM Sawant He further said that the state government has made capital city of Panaji, A disability friendly city and we plan on making the public Building Disable friendly too. “Union Government and the…