Team Goemlarponn
Panaji: The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), Goa Chapter, in collaboration with the Goa Marathi Patrakar Sangh, is pleased to announce a special event to commemorate National Public Relations Day by honouring senior journalists who have made significant contributions to the field of journalism and public relations in Goa.
The National PR Day celebrations and Felicitation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 11:00 am at the 4th Floor, Miramar Residency Hall, Miramar, Panaji.
The event will be graced by the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, who will attend as the Chief Guest. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Nilesh Khare, Chief Editor in Chief, Sakal Media Group, Mumbai, who will join as the Special Invitee and Principal Speaker (Pramukh Vakte).
The program will be presided over by Shri Deepak Narvekar, Chairman of PRCI Goa Chapter, and will feature a warm welcome by Shri Waman Prabhu, Vice Chairman of PRCI and President of the Goa Marathi Patrakar Sangh. Also present will be Shri Gurunath Pai, Vice Chairman; Shri Nikhil Wagh, Secretary, Smt. Kalika Bapat, Joint Secretary; ; Shri Venkatesh Kamat, Coordinator of PRCI Goa Chapter; Smt. Nikita Chodankar, Media Coordinator; Shri John Aguiar, Treasurer; and Shri Jones Samuel, Assistant Treasurer.
The Executive Committee Members supporting the event include Baban Ghatge, Uday Kamat, Milan Vaigankar, Julian D’Costa, Sangam Bhosle, Arjun Halarnkar, Venkatesh Kolar, Vrunadvan Raikar, Anant Joshi, R Britto, and Sandeep Kamble.
Commenting on the event, Deepak Narvekar, President of PRCI Goa Chapter, emphasized the need to bring together public relations professionals and to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of local journalists who tirelessly work for the betterment of the state. He expressed that this initiative is just the beginning, and in the near future, more journalists will be recognised for their dedication and service. He also added that efforts will be made to secure the support of the Government of Goa to further the interests and professional growth of PR practitioners in the state.
This event seeks to honour Goa’s most respected and senior media professionals for their lifetime of dedication and impactful work in shaping public discourse and upholding the values of responsible journalism. The celebration also aims to highlight the critical role that public relations and ethical journalism play in a vibrant and democratic society.
