EduConnect

Sanguem Girl Shines in the UK: Fiza Shaikh Appointed International Officer at Leeds Beckett University


Fiza Shaikh, daughter of Ex-Vice Chairperson Imtiaz Shaikh and Councillor Fouziya Shaikh from Sanguem, has made Goa proud. A graduate of Padre Conceicao College of Engineering and Managing Director of SmileKeeper Foundation, Fiza completed her Master’s in Project Management from Leeds Beckett University, UK, with distinction. She now continues her journey of excellence as she’s appointed as the International Officer at the same university — a proud achievement for Sanguem and an inspiration for Goan youth.

Social

Goa Tourism Launches Homestay & BnB Scheme to Empower Women and Boost Hinterland Tourism


Goa Tourism has launched a transformative Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Scheme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and revitalising hinterland tourism. Announced by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Tourism Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, the scheme offers financial grants, training, marketing support, and simplified registration for homestay operators in rural Goa. With a strong focus on community-led and regenerative tourism, this initiative marks a bold step towards diversifying Goa’s tourism landscape beyond beaches.

Social

Goa State Disaster Management Authority Holds Special Drive in Netravali under Swayampurna Goa


As part of the Swayampurna Goa programme, GSDMA held a special disaster management drive at Netravali Village Panchayat Hall in Sanguem. The initiative aimed to build local awareness and readiness for natural disasters through training, demonstrations, and community participation.