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DITE&C and ITG Transform Canacona’s Digital Landscape with 100+ WiFi Hotspots, 240 CCTV Cameras and Enhanced 5G Connectivity

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

DITE&C, in partnership with Infotech Corporation of Goa Ltd (ITG), has taken a significant step toward enhancing Canacona’s digital infrastructure with the rollout of over 100 WiFi access points, more than 240 CCTV cameras and strengthened 5G mobile coverage at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math.

The project, inaugurated on November 27, 2025, reflects the Goa Government’s commitment to building a resilient digital ecosystem under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant. The launch ceremony was graced by His Holiness, Paramapoojya Shreemad Vidyadheesh Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji, along with Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Shri Rohan Khaunte and senior dignitaries from DITE&C and ITG. Canacona already enjoyed 5G services from Jio and BSNL, and with the addition of Airtel (Indus Towers) around the Math premises, mobile connectivity has been further strengthened, enhancing access for residents, devotees and the growing number of visitors who arrive to witness the revered 77-foot bronze idol.

Swamiji expressed gratitude to the Goa Government for ensuring digital readiness ahead of the grand celebrations, highlighting the importance of extending digital infrastructure to rural communities. Minister Rohan Khaunte emphasized that the deployment reinforces the state’s long-term digital vision and will continue benefiting the area well beyond the celebrations. Of the 100+ WiFi hotspots installed, 57 are permanent and designed to deliver speeds up to 10Gbps with seamless login via SMS or WhatsApp.

Similarly, the installation of 240 CCTV cameras, including AI-enabled units capable of monitoring headcounts and identifying habitual offenders with police-provided data, ensures a robust security ecosystem. Eighty of these cameras are permanent fixtures, supporting continuous surveillance and crowd management throughout the year.

This initiative marks another milestone in DITE&C’s mission to expand reliable digital services across Goa, ensuring that even rural regions and high-footfall spiritual destinations benefit from modern connectivity and safety solutions.







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Goa’s Department of ITE&C Screens New Startup Proposals Under Seed Fund Grant Scheme

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Altinho, November 25, 2025: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, convened the 10th Expert Committee Meeting to evaluate a fresh round of Startup Seed Capital applications under the Goa Startup Policy. The meeting was held at the department’s Conference Hall at Altinho–Panaji.

The expert committee reviewed proposals submitted by early-stage ventures from a wide range of innovation-led sectors including information technology, AI/ML, healthcare technology, edtech, agritech, clean energy, fisheries, sports innovation, waste management, fintech, media solutions and aerospace & defence.

Rigorous Evaluation of Early-Stage Innovations

Committee members conducted a structured and comprehensive assessment, interacting with founders to understand their innovation potential, scalability, technical feasibility and prototype readiness. Several entrepreneurs showcased products that were built, tested and validated within Goa — a strong indicator of the growing confidence in Goa as a launchpad for startup innovation.

Many proposals addressed pressing real-world challenges such as digital accessibility, food distribution, clean energy adoption, fisheries tracking, healthcare delivery, smart construction and waste management. These submissions underscored the expanding depth and relevance of Goa’s emerging startup pipeline.

Supporting Homegrown Innovation

The Startup Seed Capital Scheme, a key pillar of the Goa Startup Policy, provides a one-time grant of up to ₹10 lakh to startups that have developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The support aims to help early-stage ventures refine their products and accelerate towards market readiness.

As more founders choose Goa to build and test innovative solutions, the state continues strengthening its startup ecosystem through structured funding, policy-backed facilitation and initiatives designed to nurture early-stage entrepreneurship.

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Jio Makes Gemini Pro Plan Free for All Unlimited 5G Users for 18 Months

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Jio has announced a significant enhancement to its AI offerings by extending the Gemini Pro Plan free of cost to all its Unlimited 5G users. The plan, which includes Google’s newest and most advanced Gemini 3 model, promises a richer and more capable AI experience for consumers.

This update marks a major shift from the previous version of the offer, which was restricted only to younger customers. By opening access to its entire Unlimited 5G user base, Jio aims to make high-end AI technology more accessible to every Indian and further strengthen the nation’s digital ecosystem.

According to the company, all eligible users will receive the Gemini Pro Plan free for a period of 18 months. The market value of this benefit stands at ₹35,100, making it one of the most substantial AI-related offers in the telecom sector. Starting November 19, 2025, customers can activate the plan immediately by clicking on the “Claim Now” banner that appears within the MyJio app.

With the integration of Google’s Gemini 3 model and the wide rollout of this offer, Jio continues reinforcing its commitment to bringing advanced digital tools and AI capabilities to millions across India.

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Goa Showcases Its Vision as India’s Creative Capital at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

The 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit opened at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and technology leaders for three days of discussions, showcases, and collaborations. Among the participants, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, has set up a dedicated state pavilion in Hall 3, Stall HS5a, themed “Goa – India’s Creative Capital.”

The pavilion also features the Startup & IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), highlighting the state’s growing presence in digital innovation, manufacturing, design, and entrepreneurship. The exhibit demonstrates Goa’s distinct tech landscape, supported by strong digital connectivity, evolving industrial and IT infrastructure, flexible governance, and a work–life environment attractive to talent and enterprises. The pavilion presents major initiatives such as the Goa AI Mission 2027, the Electronic Manufacturing Cluster in Tuem, the upgraded Goa Broadband Network integrated with BharatNet, and other upcoming projects. Through the SITPC, the state implements the Startup Policy 2025, currently supporting 716 startups with targeted schemes for idea development, scaling, and access to opportunities.

A key highlight is the participation of two startups from Goa showcasing their products at the summit. Spintly demonstrates its IoT-based smart access solutions powered by BLE-Mesh technology, offering wireless, secure, and scalable systems for modern buildings. Genora presents VoxIntel, a data-driven political campaign intelligence platform designed for enhanced outreach and analysis.

The Bengaluru Tech Summit provides Goa a platform not only to exhibit but also to establish partnerships, attract investment, gain visibility, and collaborate with global technology companies. Startups also benefit from direct engagement with industry players and potential clients.

As the summit continues until November 20, the Goa Pavilion invites visitors, investors, and technology leaders to explore opportunities and interact with its startups.

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Cloudflare Outage Hits Canva, X, ChatGPT & Perplexity

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

A massive Cloudflare outage slammed major online services today, leaving users worldwide unable to access platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), ChatGPT, Canva, Spotify, Perplexity, and a slew of others. The disruption began around 11 AM IST, with reports of 500‑type errors and “internal server error” messages flooding Downdetector, which itself was temporarily knocked offline.

Cloudflare’s status page quickly acknowledged the problem, confirming a “widespread 500 errors” condition affecting multiple customers and noting that both the Cloudflare Dashboard and API were failing. The company said it was “working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem” and urged patience as error rates remained high even after initial recovery attempts.

The outage has highlighted the internet’s heavy reliance on Cloudflare’s CDN and security infrastructure, which powers roughly one‑third of all web traffic. Users on X reported blank feeds and “something went wrong” screens, while OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity users encountered timeouts and error pages. Spotify, Canva, and gaming services like League of Legends also felt the ripple, with Bet365 and Downdetector experiencing partial failures.

In a later update, Cloudflare reported that services like WARP and Cloudflare Access had begun recovering, with error rates for those users returning to pre‑incident levels after changes were made in London. However, the firm warned that higher‑than‑normal error rates could persist as remediation continues.

The incident follows recent large‑scale outages at Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, reigniting debate over centralization of web infrastructure and the risks it poses when a single provider falters. Cloudflare has not yet provided a timeline for full restoration, but monitoring sites indicate a gradual decline in reports, suggesting a slow return to normalcy.