Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral
Goa’s business community has welcomed new leadership at the helm of the ASSOCHAM Goa State Council, as Dr. Sagar Salgaocar, Managing Director of Geno Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., takes charge as Chairman. Joining him as Co-Chairman is Shri Mangirish Salelkar, CEO of Umang Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Their appointment comes under the national leadership of Shri Nirmal Minda, Executive Chairman of UNO Minda Group and the newly elected President of ASSOCHAM India.
As the former Co-Chairman of the State Council, Dr. Sagar Salgaocar has played a key role in fostering strategic partnerships between industry, government, and civil society. His leadership has significantly contributed to Goa’s socio-economic progress by building platforms for dialogue and collaboration between diverse sectors.
Speaking about his new role, Dr. Salgaocar said, “In addition to our ongoing initiatives, we will focus on new growth areas such as education, tourism, sustainability, environment, start-ups, and MSME acceleration. The goal is to enhance the ease of doing business and promote ‘Make in India’ across Goa while collaborating with trade bodies to create employment and business opportunities.”
Co-Chairman Shri Mangirish Salelkar expressed a forward-looking vision focused on innovation and inclusivity. “Our goal is to make Goa a hub where technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship work hand in hand. Fostering innovation and bridging the industry-government and industry-academia gaps are essential to contribute towards the vision of Viksit Goa 2037,” he shared.
The new leadership marks a significant step toward aligning Goa’s industrial growth with national development priorities, creating a stronger ecosystem for businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators. With a focus on collaboration, sustainability, and the empowerment of MSMEs, ASSOCHAM Goa’s renewed leadership is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the State’s economic and innovation-driven future.
