Events in Goa

CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Inaugurates ‘Mann’ โ€“ Mental Health Awareness Program for Women in Sankhali

Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated โ€œMannโ€, a Mental Health Awareness Program for Women, organized by the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission under the Department of Rural Development in collaboration with Padmani Foundation. The event took place at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali, focusing on empowering rural women through awareness and mental well-being support.

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GCCI Womenโ€™s Wing and DRDA South Host โ€˜Swasth Mahila, Saksham Mahilaโ€™ Program Focused on Mental Wellness

On September 26, 2025, the GCCI Womenโ€™s Wing, in collaboration with DRDA South, organized an impactful awareness program on โ€œSwasth Mahila, Saksham Mahilaโ€ in Margao, empowering 130 women through mental health education and well-being tools.

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St. Xavierโ€™s College Hosts Awareness Programme on International Day Against Drug Abuse

On June 26, 2025, St. Xavierโ€™s College, Mapusa, Goa marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse with an impactful awareness programme, educating students on substance abuse, mental health, and the importance of early intervention.

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Wheelchair Warrior Dr. Sai Kaustuv Dashgupta and Family Honoured at Prestigious Global Book of Excellence Award 2025 in Goa

In a proud moment for India, Dr. Sai Kaustuv Dashgupta, Indiaโ€™s first differently-abled Certified Happiness Coach, was honoured with the Global Icon of Inspiration 2025 by the Global Book of Excellence, England. At a star-studded ceremony in Goa, his mother Dr. Shila Dashgupta and brother Dr. Kushaal Dashgupta were also recognized, making it a rare and emotional occasion as three members of one family received global acclaim for their inspiring contributions to inclusion, wellness, creativity, and community upliftment.