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Goan student designers enthrall audiences at the JD Design Awards 2022
Goan student designers enthrall audiences at the JD Design Awards 2022
The awards were part of the Graduation Day ceremony of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Goa
Students of the JD Institute of Fashion Technology and JD School of Design, Goa enthralled the audiences at the “JD Design Awards 2022” night which was held to showcase their best creations at the Panjim Gymkhana on Thursday night.
The media release issued in the city on Friday stated that the student designers worked under the theme of “Sync” with nature and came up with multiple concepts that spoke of a futuristic world where technology and ecosystem was intertwined with each other.
The student designers experimented with various fabrics, material and strengthened the idea of a healthy and equal living. The following seven student designers won awards in their respective categories. “Natividade” by Denisha Ann Auban Myrabo Fernandes (Best Pret Wear Collection), “Dare to be the Dandelion” by Anamika Ishwar Raj Chauhan (Best Pret Wear Collection), “Raponn” by Britney Pacheco (Best Sustainability Collection), “Nature’s Footprint” by Jezril Martins (Special Jury Award), “Only One Earth” by Hrutika Bhalchandra Salgaonkar (Sustainable Pret wear), “After the after party” by Vipul Vishnu Gaonkar (Best Creative Concept) and “Flourish” by Dionne Joanna Dias (Best Designer Collection)
Speaking on the occasion, Nealesh Dalal, Managing Trustee, JD Educational Trust said, “The Goa edition of JD Design Awards 2022 has been a huge success. The challenge was given to the budding designers to understand where the world is headed and the right path they can adopt for overall growth. JD Institute of Fashion Technology and JD School of Design, Goa with their advanced global curriculum ensures that we produce designers who understand today's world with their imagination.”
The JD institute has a legacy since 1988 and over the years has given the Indian design industry many prominent names. Currently, admissions are open for the undergraduate courses in Fashion and Interior Design and Advanced Diploma courses in both the domains along with Diploma courses in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fashion Photography and Makeup and Hairstyle Artistry.
The JD Institute of Fashion Technology and JD School of Design, Goa is affiliated to Goa University and Singhania University and to a host of international colleges and associations which include the London College of Fashion, UK, The Indo French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Chelsea College of Art and Design, UK among others.
INVEST GOA 2022 ROADSHOW IN MUMBAI
Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry in association with the Government of Goa and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry is organizing ‘Goa Invest 22 Summit’ on 07th October 2022 at Taleigao Community Hall. The objective of the summit is to attract investors to look at Goa as a Lucrative Investment Destination. GCCI aims to bring in green Industries which are not energy intensive and which can provide employment to the local youth. The focus sectors are Logistics, Agro and Marine Food Processing, Startups and RND, Tourism, Education, Entertainment, IT/ITES, Pharma, and Biotech
To promote Invest Goa 22, a Road Show was organized in World Trade Centre, Mumbai. This Roadshow was led by the Hon’ble Industries Minister, Mr. Mauvin Godinho. The other members included GCCI President, Mr. Ralph de Sousa, GCCI Past President, Mr. Manguirish N Pai Raiker, Director General, Mr. Sanjay Amonkar, Member, Managing Committee, Mr. Ashutosh Kharangate, Mr. Raj Kumar Kamat, and Ms. Pratusha of Investment Promotion Board, Goa. This event was supported by World Trade Centre, Mumbai with their Chairman, Dr. Vijay Kalantri, and Director Ms. Rupa Nayak.
In his keynote address, Mr. Mauvin Godinho spelled out the various reforms carried out by the Government of Goa to bring in fresh Investments. He informed that a single window clearance has been set up in IPB and to complement the same Goa Investment Promotion Policy has been released. Goa has year-round mild weather, and sunny beaches, and is steeped in biodiversity and natural beauty. Here, the quality of life plays an important role for new investors. “Goa has an excellent network of Highways, Sea, Rail, and Air connectivity and a brand new Airport to augment the same.”
“With 88% literacy and the highest per capita income, a population fluent in English, Hindi, and Konkani competent technical manpower, and a low cost of living index makes Goa a preferred destination for investors. The State has already improved in EODB rankings and has already earned about 59 reforms to decriminalized 29 State Acts,” he added
The recently released Goa Industrial Growth and Investment Promotion Policy 2022 focuses on emerging sectors like Logistics, Niche Tourism, IT/ITS, Agro and Food Processing, Pharma, and Biotech. Govt emphasises PPP Mode to take up infrastructure projects. Special Incentives are being given to Industries with Investments over 100crores. The government is also proposing Pvt Land Bank for Potential Investors The Tourism Department, the TCP Department, the Goa Pollution Control Board as well as Municipal Administration have already come out with simplified procedures and Ease of doing Business.
GCCI President Mr. Ralph De Sousa and Past President Mr. Manguirish Raiker emphasized the fact that Goa is a Pharma and Light Engineering Manufacturing Hub and more Industries can come in. Goa is strong infrastructurally and the State Govt is keen to promote Industry. Various Incentives have already been declared by the Govt and more are on the anvil.
There was an overwhelming response to the Roadshow with many Foreign Consulates, Trade missions, Industrial Associations, Chambers and Investors attending the same. There was a QnA session and networking after the event during which Mr. Mauvin Godhinho informed that two more Road Shows, Ahmedabad on the 16th of September and New Delhi on the 20th of September, will be held. He expressed confidence that many investors will come to Goa. The Event was compered by Mr. Sanjay Amonkar Director General, GCCI.
CII Indian Women Network (IWN) Goa inks MoU with Goa Police
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Indian Women Network (IWN) Goa signed an MoU with Goa Police. The objective is to empower the Women Police Force in Goa, create awareness and address various issues women face in their personal and professional careers. Through this initiative, CII IWN aims to enhance women's capability, core domain, and quality in their workplace. CII IWN will facilitate faculty experts to address and deal with Stress Management, Financial Literacy, Mental Health, etc. to enlighten, guide, and upskill the women workforce.
During the interaction, Mr Jaspal Singh IPS, Director General Goa Police extended support to the
industry in Cyber Crime, substance abuse, and other such topics.
IPS, Director General of Police, Mr. Omvir Singh Bishnoi, IPS, Inspector General Of Police Ms. Sudiksha S Naik, Police Inspector, Women PS Panaji, Ms. Maria Monserrate, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Women PS, Anti Human Trafficking Unit, Ms. Reshma Shirodkar, Police Inspector, Pink Force, Ms. Sandhya Gupta, Police Inspector Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) Panaji, Ms. Sheetal Pai Kane, Chairperson, CII IWN Goa, Ms. Sonia Kuncalienker, Vice Chairperson, CII IWN Goa and other members of CII IWN Goa Chapter.
Open to all DJ workshop at Arambol by Serendipity Arts Festival 2022
B-side is an initiative by Serendipity Arts centred around independent music and cultural currents stemming from contemporary music practices. The programme strives to spark conversations around music production, DJ-ing, research, performances, educational modules, and collaborative sonic explorations focused on emerging acts around South Asia.
As part of the B-side initiative, Serendipity Arts Festival will have a 10 days DJ mixing workshop in Arambol starting from 12th October till 22nd October, 2022. The workshop will focus on spinning tunes on deck, music mixing on laptop and B-side. The workshop provides DJ-ing enthusiasts a platform to learn the basics from Vir RC from VRIDIAN, an electronic music project based out of New Delhi. Workshop will focus on practical knowledge allowing participants to learn the navigation around turntables, CD players (USB) and even laptops with access to club/event ready gear. Other features include, guest lectures from industry veterans who will talk about domains of performance, venue programming, artist management and importance of programming, artist management and importance of background research about songs, music and file management.
WHO: Serendipity Arts Festival 2022
WHAT: Free DJ Workshop
WHEN: 12 to 22 October 2022
WHERE: Satori Wellness, Arambol, Goa
For more information:
https://serendipityarts.org/foundation_init/dj-mixingworkshop
Edelweiss Private Wealth registers
105% growth in client assets in Goa, Maharashtra region
Client assets of Edelweiss Wealth Management have grown at ~39% cumulative annualized growth rate from INR ~20,000 crores in the fiscal year 2015 to INR ~2 lac crore as of 31st March 2022 Panaji: The Government of India’s special thrust on economic growth and improving the quality of life of people in tier II cities like Panaji is expected to steer the large businesses, promoter families, and entrepreneurs of Goa to create sustainable wealth which will help propel the country’s economy towards the USD 5 trillion dreams.
The government’s focus to transform cities like Panaji, Pune, Nasik, Ahmednagar, Nagpur, Solapur, Kolhapur, etc. into smart cities has facilitated a boost in development projects in Infrastructure and Technology. As a result, an ecosystem has been created for entrepreneurs and business owners to participate in the economic growth and overall development of these cities and states.
Against this backdrop, Edelweiss Private Wealth, the wealth management arm of Edelweiss Wealth Management, which caters to the needs of UHNI, family offices, business owners, corporate treasuries, affluent individuals, and others, has announced that its Pune division (which covers Goa and Maharashtra, ex Mumbai) reported a jump of 105% YOY in its client assets as compared to its clients in rest of India. Its client base also increased by 44% CAGR between 2019 and 2022.
Mr. Alok Saigal, President & Head, Private Wealth, Edelweiss Wealth Management, said, “We are committed to offering world-class solutions to our clients in Goa, empowering them to capitalize on the India growth story. Our innovative product suite, added with the customer experience we provide has ensured us to be one of the key wealth management players in a market which has the potential to grow 15% by 2025 according to Industry estimates.”
“Goa is attracting investments in multiple sectors like infrastructure, technology, and the services sectors
like infrastructure, technology, and the services sector, etc. which are key to support fast-paced growth, and further aid the state's growth,” he added.
Priyanshu Gaurav, Managing Partner & Market Head Pune, Rest of Maharashtra & Goa, Private Wealth, Edelweiss Wealth Management said, "This entire region has a wide array of businesses from Manufacturing, IT, Real Estate, and a flourishing startup ecosystem. We have made a sincere effort to be a helping hand to our clients in creating and preserving wealth by providing bespoke solutions. Our comprehensive platform and high-quality research across the spectrum make us a preferred wealth manager of Family Offices, Business Entrepreneurs, UHNI, and Corporate Treasuries. This has resulted in a growth of 316 times in a span 3 years with current client assets standing at INR ~2100 cr as of March 2022”
The Pune division was launched in 2019, under the leadership of Priyanshu Gaurav. The firm’s commitment to bringing value to the table at every step across services and Investment products has played a significant role in the division’s growth. The Pune team worked closely with business families and UHNI’s in Pune to understand their business / individual financial needs and help them achieve their medium to long-term objectives by extending best-in-class financial products, risk management, and tech-enabled execution platform.
