Events in Goa

Goa Celebrates 12th National Handloom Day; Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Highlights Importance of Local Artisans

Goa observed the State-level celebration of the 12th National Handloom Day at Sanskruti Bhavan, Panaji. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant attended the event and visited the handloom exhibition showcasing products crafted by local artisans.

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Goa Opens Registration for Free Laptop Scheme for Meritorious SC/ST Students

The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, has opened online registrations for its free laptop scheme for meritorious SC/ST students. Eligible students can apply from August 4 to September 2, 2026 through the official ITG portal.

Events in Goa

Goa Joins Nationwide โ€˜Har Ghar Tirangaโ€™ Campaign 2026, Minister Ramesh Tawadkar Urges Citizens to Hoist National Flag

Goa Minister for Sports Shri Ramesh Tawadkar briefed the media on the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026, scheduled from August 9 to 17, and appealed to citizens to proudly display the National Tricolour at their homes as part of the Independence Day celebrations.

Sports

14 Years Strong: GFDC Celebrates Milestone, Reaffirms Vision to Build Goa’s Football Future

The Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) celebrated its 14th anniversary by reaffirming its commitment to grassroots football development. Sports Minister Dr. Ramesh Tawadkar called for greater accountability and proposed residential football academies, while GFDC highlighted its network of 36 training centres and 64 qualified coaches nurturing thousands of young footballers across Goa.

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Goa Explores AI-Powered Governance as DITE&C and BHASHINI Host State Engagement Workshop

The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), in collaboration with the Digital India BHASHINI Division, hosted the BHASHINI Rajyam State Engagement Workshop in Panaji, showcasing multilingual AI solutions, the development of a Konkani Large Language Model (LLM), and innovative AI use cases to strengthen citizen-centric governance in Goa.