At the “Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan” camp in Sanguem, the Department of ITE&C distributed laptops to meritorious SC/ST students, accelerating digital inclusion and tribal empowerment in Goa.
Category: Social
Raj Bhavan Launches ‘Annadhan’ Scheme: A Noble Step Towards Social Welfare
The 'Raj Bhavan Annadhan' scheme, launched in Goa by Governor Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, aims to support underprivileged citizens through contributions made from the Governor's book royalties. The initiative was unveiled at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Kerala Governor Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
Goa Representative Pushes for Special Velankanni Trains at 38th DRUCC Meeting
At the 38th DRUCC meeting in Hubballi, Shri Augusto M Da Costa, representing MP Capt. Viriato Fernandes, requested annual special trains from Vasco to Velankanni during the feast season. The proposal received a positive response from railway officials.
Goa’s Overlooked Eight-Legged Arachnids Need Attention; ‘Development’ Needs to go Hand-in-Hand With Ecology
At a recent MOG Sunday talk, Prof. Manoj Ramakant Borkar warned that road widening projects in Mollem have destroyed habitats critical to rare tarantula species, heightening the risk of local extinction. He emphasized the urgent need for balancing development with ecological preservation in Goa.
“Hands in Soil, Hearts with India” – CIO Launches One-Million Child Tree-Planting Movement Across India
The Children Islamic Organisation (CIO) has launched a nationwide campaign titled “Hands in Soil, Hearts with India” to inspire one million children across India to plant and care for trees between 25 June and 26 July 2025. The campaign blends environmental action with education, creativity, and community engagement.
