GCCI Education Committee organizes the Big Idea Project Competition

The GCCI Education Committee, in collaboration with the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and the Goa Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association (GPMA), organized the Finals of the BIG Idea Project Competition for students from architecture, engineering, and pharmacy colleges in Goa. The competition took place on May 27, 2023, at G C C I ( G o a C h a m b e r o f

C o m m e r c e a n d I n d u s t r y ) . College-level competitions were held in April to select the finalists. During the event, Prof Raghuveer Vernekar, Chairman of the GCCI Education Committee, welcomed the attendees, while Mr. Sachin Mirajkar, the Project Coordinator, explained the concept and objectives of the competition. The winners of the competition were the 'SMART SHOE FOR

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C o n c e i c a o C o l l e g e o f Engineering, Verna, who received a cash prize of Rs. 30,000. The runners-up were the 'NEURAL KISSAN' team from Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, who received a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 20,000. The second runners-up were the 'AUTO JUNCTION' team from Padre C o n c e i c a o C o l l e g e o f Engineering, who received a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 Additionally, four encouragement prizes of Rs 5,000 each were awarded to selected projects from various colleges.

The valedictory function had Mr. Ralph de Sousa, President of GCCI, as the chief guest He encouraged the participants to adapt to the changing times and focus on upskilling, innovation, and creativity in their careers. Dr. Praveen Khullar, President of GPMA, and Dr Gopal Krishna Rao, President of IPA, also shared valuable insights and advice with the students.

The jury panel comprised esteemed professionals from different fields, including manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and healthcare Mr Vaman Gaitonde, a member of the GCCI Education Committee, delivered the vote of thanks.

Overall, the competition provided a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas and talents while fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for public awareness regarding crimes occurring in the state and how to avoid becoming victims He assured the public that the police now have a more public-friendly image and urged residents not to hesitate in approaching police stations Sawant highlighted several initiatives launched by the Goan Police, including programs such as 'know your neighbor,' 'connect with senior citizens,' and 'Samadhan,' aimed at improving the relationship between citizens and law enforcement. Schools were also involved in raising awareness about crimes in the state. Sawant restated his belief that most serious crimes in Goa are committed by non-Goans, while Goans are predominantly involved in family disputes and related assault cases. He called on the people of Goa to exercise caution when renting out properties to outsiders and stressed the importance of conducting tenant verification The Chief Minister also claimed that the Goa police have the highest crime detection rate in India, with a success rate of over 94%.

In summary, Pramod Sawant revised his previous statement regarding the involvement of migrants in crimes in Goa, asserting that the majority of serious offenses are actually committed by individuals from outside the state. He emphasized the need for tenant verification and labor card compliance to mitigate criminal activities. The Chief Minister also emphasized public awareness and launched various programs to foster a stronger relationship between citizens and the police.

Goa Shipyard Limited Celebrated World Environment Day

World Environment Day is the Annual Event celebrated on June 5th, dedicated to promote environmental awareness and encouraging global action to protect the planet. This day serves as a crucial platform to address pressing environmental issues and advocate for sustainable practices.

The World Environment Day 2023 was celebrated by Goa Shipyard with great fervor. The event started with 'Cycle Rally' on 4th June 2023 to promote the concept of LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) as introduced by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India at COP26 in Glasgow as an international mass movement towards “mindful and deliberate utilisation, instead of mindless and destructive consumption” to protect and preserve the environment. Shri Brajesh Kumar U p a d h y a y , C h a i r m a n & Managing Director, Goa Shipyard Limited, flagged off the rally in the presence of Director (Finance) and senior management. Over h u n d r e d s o f e n t h u s i a s t i c participants, including local community, school students, CISF personnel and GSL employees took part in 10 Kilometres cycle rally began from GSL Mogara Gate to Sao Jacinto Island, making it a successful event.

A Pledge on Environment Day was also administered among GSL employees to keep up the spirit of 2023 theme to “Beat Plastic Pollution”. The pledge was further followed by a tree plantation drive and awareness talk on LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) by Shri Vithal Shelke, Environmentalist. This day reminds us that each individual has a role to play in safeguarding the environment. It emphasizes the importance of making sustainable choices in our daily lives and encourages us to become responsible towards Mother Earth. By our combined efforts and implementing environment friendly practices, we hope to create greener and cleaner environment.

BYRAJESH GHADGE