Mapusa, Goa: A team of students from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, has brought national recognition to Goa after securing first place in the Reel2Road Reel Making Competition, a nationwide contest promoting road safety awareness.
Competing under the team name MCJ Filmmakers, the winning team comprised Tanish Pangam, Mihir Ghotge, Chirag, and Jeremais Benaum, under the guidance of their faculty mentor Megan Fernandes.
The prestigious competition was organised by the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras, in collaboration with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The contest attracted an impressive 956 participants from across India, making the achievement even more significant.
National Recognition for Goa
The team’s creative and impactful road safety awareness reel stood out among hundreds of entries from across the country, earning them the top honour at the national level.
In recognition of their outstanding achievement, the students were also felicitated by North Goa District Collector Ankit Yadav, who congratulated the young filmmakers for bringing laurels to Goa and promoting an important social cause through creative storytelling.
Promoting Road Safety Through Creativity
The Reel2Road competition was designed to encourage young creators to spread awareness about responsible road usage and road safety through engaging short-form video content.
The victory reflects not only the students’ creativity and technical skills but also the quality of media education being imparted at St. Xavier’s College. It highlights how young Goan communicators are using digital media to create meaningful social impact while competing successfully on national platforms.
The achievement has brought pride to Goa’s academic and media community and serves as an inspiration for aspiring filmmakers, journalists, and content creators across the state.
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