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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that during his tenure the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) loan from NABARD has increased from Rs 60 crore to Rs 500 crore. The next target is Rs 800 crore, he asserted. He called for better streamlining and tightening of the co-ordination between NABARD, Bankers and Farmer to take schemes of the state and center to the farmers in effective manner. He also informed that jaggery cluster and paddy cluster have been sanctioned for South & North Goa by the Center under Goa State Biodiversity Board. He also added that the state…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that he has sought data from both the district collectors regarding encroachments and allotment of communidade land. “I have asked for communidade wise data,” he said. Sawant added that he will take the opinion of Advocate General Devidas Pangam as regards regularization of houses on communidade land. He was speaking to media after holding a meeting with villagers of Serula Communidade. Sawant said, he is firm on his stand of amending the Tenancy Act to give relief to Kul Mundkars of Goa. Residents from Porvorim residing in the Serula Comunidade area met…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the CBC Exhibition at 54th IFFI at Goa . This year’s CBC Exhibition captures the essence of projecting Indian Films and their contributions using cutting edge technology and futuristic trends. The Digital Exhibition  has been set up by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry Information & Broadcasting (I&B) at Kala Academy, Panaji. The Union Minister of I&B Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur visited and appreciated the Exhibition.  Highlighting the importance of such Exhibitions, he said the Exhibition allows everyone to see the history, new technology and new interventions such as VFX…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Prime Video presented an exclusive showcase of its much-awaited original movie Ae Watan Mere Watan, a thriller drama inspired by true events, at the ongoing 54th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. A thriller-drama inspired by true events, Ae Watan Mere Watan, is directed by Kannan Iyer and has been written by Darab Farooqui and Iyer. A Dharmatic Entertainment Production, the film is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra. While the movie is scheduled to premiere early next year, Prime Video treated the audience at IFFI to an exclusive curtain-raiser,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur said that the Union Government is committed to creating jobs, promoting creative economy, mentoring great artists and encouraging youth to excel in the film industry. Said while inaugurating the hour long film making challenge. Appreciating the role of ‘Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ in fostering a strong creative community of passionate individuals, the Union Minister congratulated the top 75 participants of the initiative who were selected through a rigorous selection process. He added that ‘Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ is a part of the government’s efforts…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Underscoring the importance of ensuring that every farmer should avail Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant asserted that the Kisan Credit Card is a legitimate right for farmers. He was speaking as the chief guest at the State Credit Seminar 2024-2025 organized by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in the city today. Chief Minister unveiled State Focus Paper 2024-25 prepared by NABARD Goa Regional Office. While acknowledging Goa’s prosperity in paddy cultivation, Chief Minister raises the issue of exclusively cultivating and exporting raw paddy, with processing occurring in other states, Chief Minister…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The International Purple Fest, Goa – 2024, has announced 22 Purple Ambassadors, representing 21 types of disabilities listed under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, along with significant inclusion of Spinal Cord Injury. Notably, three of these Purple Ambassadors are from Goa. Shri. Subhash Phal Dessai while addressing the media at Porvorim said, “Our aim behind selecting 22 Purple Ambassadors is to foster awareness and sensitization regarding various types of disabilities. By showcasing the diversity, we strive to create a more informed and understanding community”. Adding he said, “For the representation of Locomotor Disability,…