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MP Viriato Fernandes Inaugurates New School Bus for St. Anthony High School, Majorda Under MPLAD Scheme

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A Step Forward in Strengthening Educational Infrastructure and Student Welfare in South Goa

Majorda, Goa | June 21, 2025 — In a significant move to enhance student transportation and safety, Member of Parliament Shri Viriato Fernandes inaugurated a new school bus for St. Anthony High School, Majorda. The vehicle has been sanctioned under the MPLAD (Members of Parliament Local Area Development) scheme, reflecting the MP’s continued commitment to grassroots educational development and youth welfare in South Goa.

The inauguration ceremony was marked by enthusiastic participation from school students, teachers, and members of the local community.

🎓 A Community-Centered Celebration

Held within the school campus, the event was graced by a number of distinguished guests, including:

  • Shri Ramesh Gaonkar, Additional Collector (II)
  • Fr. Isidore Dias, School Manager
  • Smt. Laura Braganza, Headmistress
  • Majorda-Utorda-Calata Panchayat Sarpanch & Panch members
  • Shri Savio D’Silva, South Goa District Congress President
  • Shri Everson Vales, Goa Congress General Secretary
  • Shri Morrison Rodrigues, Nuvem Block Congress President

The ceremony was also attended by teachers, PTA members, schoolchildren, and numerous local residents who gathered to celebrate this key infrastructural addition.

🗣️ A Message from the MP

While addressing the students and attendees, MP Viriato Fernandes highlighted the critical role that reliable infrastructure plays in ensuring equal access to education.

“A school bus is more than just a vehicle — it’s a bridge between students and their dreams. Through the MPLAD scheme, we aim to support our schools with the tools they need to empower every child with safe and accessible education,” he stated.

🤝 Interactive Session with Students

Following the formal inauguration, MP Fernandes took time to engage in an interactive session with the students, discussing their interests, academic goals, and challenges they face. His down-to-earth and encouraging interaction left a lasting impression on the young minds present, reinforcing the idea that their voices matter in shaping the future of Goa.

Students shared questions and ideas ranging from their aspirations in science and arts to how public policies can improve educational outcomes. The session created a vibrant exchange of ideas and inspiration.

🚍 Strengthening School Infrastructure

The new school bus is expected to serve students from Majorda, Utorda, Calata, and nearby areas, reducing absenteeism caused by transport issues and offering a safer commute. This addition is aligned with MP Fernandes’ larger vision of inclusive development and education-first governance.

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Goa Congress Leaders Celebrate Rahul Gandhi’s Vision with the Youth: A Day of Unity, Compassion, and Hope

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Panaji, Goa – June 20, 2025
In a spirited celebration of values championed by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, top state leaders of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) and Goa Pradesh Youth Congress (GPYC) came together with grassroots supporters to mark a day dedicated to compassion, inclusiveness, and youth empowerment.

The event saw the presence of GPCC President Amit Patkar (@amitspatkar), Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao (@Yurialemao9), and GPYC Working President Mahesh Narvekar Dessai (@MaheshNDR). Accompanied by enthusiastic Youth Congress functionaries and volunteers, the leaders joined hands to spread smiles and social awareness through various outreach activities across the state.

Honouring the Spirit of Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership

The celebration was not just symbolic — it was grounded in action. Congress members conducted community engagement drives, interacted with local youth, and emphasized the ideals that Rahul Gandhi has consistently promoted: social justice, youth participation, secular values, and the importance of empathy in leadership.

“Rahul Ji has shown us that politics can be compassionate, that leadership can be empathetic. Today, we are here to live those values through real action in our community,” said Amit Patkar.

Activities That Reflected the Message

The day’s events included:

  • Visits to shelters and orphanages to share meals and distribute essential items.
  • Interactive youth circles discussing education, employment, and political participation.
  • Cleanliness drives in urban and semi-urban areas.
  • Cultural interactions and creative sessions to engage with school and college students.

“Youth are not just the future — they are the present. Rahul Ji’s message gives us hope that inclusive politics is possible, and that we must build bridges, not walls,” said GPYC’s Mahesh Dessai.

A Message of Unity and Purpose

Yuri Alemao, the Leader of the Opposition, underlined that the Youth Congress is not only a political wing but a platform for social change. “We are here today to demonstrate the power of grassroots connection, and how political movements can transform into movements of kindness and responsibility.”

The GPCC and GPYC plan to continue these outreach activities throughout the year, keeping alive the values of unity, secularism, and compassion that form the backbone of the Congress party’s ideology.