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Seminar "Goan Volunteer Spirit" held for Higher Secondary School students, at Margao

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:31:02 +0530

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Report of the Seminar organized by GOA SUDHAROP in association with V.V.M’S
R.M. SALGAOCAR Higher Secondary School on August 13, 2010 in connection with
Goa Sudharop's 2010 theme "YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT".

The seminar was held at Kare law College Hall and attended by 210 students
which included those from various Higher Secondary Schools such as Carmel
HSS, R.M. Salgaocar HSS and Multipurpose HSS with their teachers.

The seminar began at 8.45 a.m. with the inaugural function. Principal Shri.
Vinod V.Powar of R.M. Salgaocar HSS, welcomed the gathering. The executive
Director, of Goa Sudharop, Mr.Ibonio D’Souza introduced the gathering about
the mission of Goa Sudharop.

The Chief Guest for the seminar was Rev. Father Kyriel D’Souza, an eminent
spiritual personality and an academician Rev. Father Kyriel D’Souza
addressed the gathering and also enlightened the students on the topic “Put
your best foot forward”. He encouraged students not to get discouraged when
problems come their way, but face them bravely. Next there was an
interesting talk “Serve and Deserve” by Brahmachari Acharya Prahlad
Chaitanyaji of Chinmay Mission who expressed the importance of voluntary
service.

After a refreshing tea break Mr. Pravin Sabnis of Unlearning Unlimited spoke
on “Volunteering to make a difference” explaining that each one of us has
the power to make positive things happen in our lives.

“Caring for Mother Nature” was another interesting topic presented by Mr.
Savio Fernandes of Dual Angle and a nature lover. He stressed upon our
concern, attention, reaction and empathy (CARE) towards mother nature and
how little we are doing about it.

The program ended with distribution of certificates to the participating
students and teachers and mementos to the faculty members. A special prize
was given to the best volunteer by Mr. Ibonio D’Souza.

The whole seminar was co-ordinated by NSS Programme Officer of RMSHSS, Mrs.
Rekha Mohan Rao along with other NSS Programme Officers and students.
Students were provided much information on volunteerism and a lunch packet.

Thank you to all who made this event a great success.

Report on the seminar held on 6-8-2010 on the “Goan Volunteer Spirit”

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:44:22 +0530

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Report on the seminar held on 6-8-2010 on the “Goan Volunteer Spirit” organized by Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. USA in association with VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao.

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GS's PANJIM WORKSHOP "TAKE FLIGHT"

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:13:39 +0530

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66 students attended the workshop TAKE FLIGHT organized by Goa Sudharop at Caritas, Panaji on 10 January 2010. (52 remained till the very end) . The break up is as follows: 20 - Dhempo HSSC, Miramar, 12 - Fr Agnel's College, Pilar, 15 - DM College, Assagao, 8 - Govt College, Khandola, 3 - Xavier College, Mapusa, 2 - VMS Law College, Miramar, 1 - PCCE, Verna, 5 - other youth

Fr Maverick Fernandes and Dr Joe D'Souza were the chief guests for the inaugural and valedictory.

Mr Ibonio D'souza welcomed the gathering at the inaugural and proposed the vote of thanks at the valedictory.

Resource persons included Pravin Sabnis, Soter D'Souza, Dr. Bernadette Gomes, Dr Anil Rane, Miguel Braganza.

GOA SUDHAROP ANNUAL AWARDS

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:30:43 +0530

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The Annual Awards presentation ceremony by Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc., a USA-based non-profit, volunteer NGO working for the betterment of Goa and Goans worldwide, was held at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim, on 14 January, 2010. Ms. Shilla Almeida, Goa Sudharop’s Youth Ambassador from USA was also present for the function which was ably compered by GS volunteer, Mrs. Carmen Martins. The program also featured excellent cultural performances by the students of Fr. Agnel College, Pilar.

In accordance with the Goa Sudharop theme for the year 2009 (Year of Youth), and as a mark of support and encouragement of their efforts and achievements, Goa Sudharop chose to give cash and other awards to youth and those working with youth, including students, institutions, social activists and others.

Goa Sudharop Representative Ibonio D'Souza innaugurates inter-school value-based skits competition

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:48:16 +0530

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St. Rock’s High School Tollecanto – Velim organized its Inter – School Value based Skits Competition 2009 – 2010 for A.V.C.C. Schools for the 02nd consecutive year on 19th September 2009. Each School presented two skits i.e. Primary in Konkani and Secondary in English. It was indeed an unique event!

The Manager Fr. Querobino Baptista welcomed the audience and Tr. Mrs. Martha Menezes introduced the Chief Guest Mr. Ibonio Melicio D’Souza Chairperson of Goa Sudharop Trust [affiliated to Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. USA] a Goan Diaspora, Volunteer, Non – Profit Organisation working for betterment of Goa and Goans Worldwide. She also introduced the judges Rev. Fr. Savio Viegas – Parish Priest Betul, Rev. Fr. Carlisto Coelho – Baradi Chaplin and Rev. Fr. Sony Fernandes – Parish Priest Kanaguinim and the D.S.E. Animators Mr. Manuel D’Costa and Mr. Menino Verdes.

Youth seminar held on Sept 8, 2009

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In connection with its YEAR OF THE YOUTH theme, Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. USA – a voluntary organization and the NSS Unit of Vidya Vikas Mandal’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics jointly organized a seminar for college students from South Goa on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at Kare Hall, G. R. Kare College of Law, Comba, Margao.

The theme of the seminar was “You...th are the Solution”. Mr. Ibonio M. B. D’Souza, Goa Representative, Goa Sudharop, delivered the welcome address and briefed the audience about the theme of the seminar. The Chief Guest, Mr. R. G. Kare, industrialist and President, Vidya Vikas Mandal, could not attend the inaugural session, but his message was read out. Vice-Principal Ms. Lydia Menon gave the vote of thanks.

Youth Leadership Programme

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:02:50 +0530

Below are the Program details for Youth Leadership Programme held at Pilar

WELCOME ADDRESS FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

REPORT FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

VOTE OF THANKS FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

The Goa Sudharop Annual Awards Presentation held at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim, Goa on 6th Jan, 2009

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:10:25 +0530

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GOA SUDHAROP ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION

1. General welcome by Mrs. Melinda Powell

2. Cultural entertainment
Welcome Indian dance
Song –Theme “Peace”
Goan dance “Kotti Fugddi”
Latin cha cha

3. Address by Chief guest – George Pinto

4. Presentation of awards in accordance with GOA SUDHAROP's theme for 2008 "YEAR OF EDUCATION"

a) a Certificate of Honour and Rupees 15,000/- Cash Award to educationist Prof. Udaya Venkatesh Ballikar.

b) Winners of Goa Sudharop’s Essay Competition for Heads of Goa Schools, on the topic “Education In Goa: What Is Needed?” – Three Prizes: First Prize to Mr. Celso Dias, Headmaster, Our Lady of Succour High School, Nagoa, Verna, Salcete, Goa. Rs. 8,000/-; Second Prize to Mrs. Flavia Verdes, Headmistress, St. Rock’s High School, Tollecanto, Velim, Salcete Goa. Rs. 6,500/-; Third Prize to Mrs. Sharlet Furtado, Headmistress, Deepvihar Primary School, Headland – Sada, Mrmugao.Rs. 5,000/-.

c) Scholarships to financially deserving and meritorious students, of Rs. 5,000/- each to Miss Pratima Bhikru Velip from Govt. High School, Morpila, Quepem and Ashley Rodrigues of Guddi, Salcete. These scholarships are in the name of the late Mrs. Claudina D'Sa, funded by her son through a Rupees 1 lakh grant.

d) Fixed Deposit Certificate of Rs. 1,40,000/- (educational fund) in favour of child Elron Dias, young son of Franky Dias of Raia, Salcete who died in a tragic fire accident a year ago in California,

e) Four Perkins Braille machines to National Association For The Blind, Santa Cruz, Tiswadi. Total cost Rs. 39,000/-.

f) Donation to Daddy’s Home, Margao – school for differently abled children – Rs. 7,500/-,

f) Certificate of Appreciation to Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, for their outstanding partnership with Goa Sudharop, in organizing different educational programmes, as part of Goa Sudharop’s “Year of Education in Goa – 2008” theme.

g) Latest CELESTRON 14 Telescope to The Association of Friends of The Astronomical Society of Goa, costin g several lakhs. Mr. S. Naik and Mr. Percival Noronha of the Society gave brief presentations.

5) Donation for the elderly and sick
a) Medicines worth Rs. 35,000/- to the terminally ill cancer patients at Shanti Avedna Sadan, Loutolim,
b) Donation to St. Jude’s Helping Hand Old Age Home at St. Estevao – Rs. 1,00,000/-

6) Donations in Public Interest
a) Donation to Goa Bhachao Abiyan for preparing a booklet “The Little Empowerment Kit” in respect of Goa Draft Regional Plan 2021. Rs. 40,000/-.
b) Donation to Peaceful Centre- Panchayati Raj, Goa, an NGO, for preparing and dissemination of information/guidance to Gram Sabhas, on the working of Panchayati Raj system. Rs. 30,000/-.

7) Power-point presentation on “Educational Scenario in Goa”, by Fr. Frederick Rodrigues, SFX, Principal, Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pillar.

8) A few words from Dr. Nandita de Souza of Sethu Centre for Child Development & Family Guidance, Altinho, Panjim, who conducted for Goa Sudharop in 2008, observed as “Year of Education” in Goa, four day-long teachers training workshops in different areas in Goa for the benefit of teachers from pre-primary to secondary schools

9) Goa Sudharop’s Report for 2008 and Vote of Thanks by Goa Representative Mr. Ibonio D’Souza

10) Refreshments and conclusion.

Thanks to the donors, volunteers, supporters and well-wishers of Goa Sudharop.

“PUPPETRY IN THE CLASSROOM”

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WELCOME ADDRESS AT A DAY’S WORKSHOP “PUPPETRY IN THE CLASSROOM” AT VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY, MARGAO, ON 6TH DECEMBER 2008, SPONSORED BY GOA SUDHAROP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC. USA IN ASSOCIATION WITH VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY, MARGAO.

GOOD MORNING!

MR. ALLEN RODRIGUES, PRINCIPAL, VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY, OUR RESOUCE PERSONS; SUJATA NORONHA, AND ELAINE MENDONSA FROM BOOKWORM, PANJIM, TEACHERS FROM DIFFERENT SCHOOLS, AND GUESTS. I AM IMMENSELY DELIGHTED TO EXTEND TO YOU ALL A HEARTY WELCOME TO THIS TEACHERS TRAINING WORKSHOP “PUPPETRY IN THE CLASSROOM” SPONSORED BY GOA SUDHAROP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC. USA. IN ASSOCIATION WITH VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY, MARGAO.

GOA SUDHAROP IS A GOAN DIASPORA, VOLUNTEER , NON-PROFIT NGO WORKING FOR BETTERMENT OF GOA AND GOANS WORLDWIDE FOR OVER A DECADE, AND HUMBLY CONTRIBUTING IN ALL AREAS OF GOA’S DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ITS ANNUAL THEME-BASED PROGRAMMES. VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY IMPARTS QUALITY EDUCATION AND BUILDS SUCCESSFUL CITIZENS WITH STRONG INDIAN VALUES, AND IS RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE FINEST SCHOOLS IN GOA.

GOA SUDHAROP OBSERVES THIS YEAR AS “YEAR OF EDUCATION” , BELIEVING THAT TO PROMOTE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND REMOVE POVERTY WITH ALL ITS ATTENDANT ILLS IN SOCIETY, VALUE-BASED OR HOLISTIC EDUCATION IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE ALONG WITH OTHER MEASURES. THEREFORE, IN LINE WITH ITS THEME YEAR, GOA SUDHAROP HAS CHOSEN TO SPECIALLY FOCUS ON THE TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT OF SCHOOL TEACHERS RIGHT FROM THE PRE-PRIMARY LEVEL. HENCE, THIS WORKSHOP TODAY, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MANY SUCH TYPE OF PROGRAMMES GOA SUDHAROP HAS BEEN CONDUCTING THIS YEAR TARGETTING PARTICULARLY STUDENTS, YOUTH, TEACHERS AND PARENTS AS WELL

I SINCERELY APPRECIATE AND ACKNOWLEDGTE THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC AND EXCELLENT CO-OPERATION OF PRINCIPAL, MR. ALLEN RODRIGUES, AND HIS STAFF MEMBERS IN HELPING GOA SUDHAROP IN PRESENTING THIS WORKSHOP IN ASSOCIATION WITH VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY. I ALSO ENDORSE MY APPRECIATION OF THE KEEN EFFORTS PUT IN BY GOA SUDHAROP VOLUNTEER MRS. MELINDA POWELL WHO COMPERES THIS PROGRAMME.

THANKS TO OUR RESOURCE PERSONS SUJATA NORONHA AND ELAINE MENDONSA FOR COMING ALL THE WAY FROM PANJIM TO SHOW US HOW

PUPPETRY CAN BE EFFECTIVELY USED IN THE CLASSROOM. THANKS TO DR. IRA ALMEIDA TOO FOR SUGGESTING TO US THIS WORKSHOP BY SUJATA NORONHA.

SPECIAL COMPLIMENTS TO YOU, DEAR TEACHERS, FOR TAKING INTEREST AND TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS IMPORTANT WORKSHOP WITH A VIEW TO ENHANCE YOUR TEACHING SKILLS. YOU ARE DOING WHAT ALL GOOD TEACHERS DO, THAT IS KEEP ON LEARNING ALWAYS IN ORDER TO GIVE YOUR BEST TO THE SMALL ONES IN YOUR CARE. I DO WISH THAT AT THE SUCCESSFUL END OF THIS WORKSHOP EVERY ONE OF YOU WOULD HAVE BENEFITED IN GOOD MEASURE TO RENDER YOUR TEACHING MORE EFFECTIVE AS WELL AS FULFILLING, AND AT THE SAME TIME, SERVE BETTER THE SOCIETY AND THE NATION AT LARGE.

AGAIN, A BIG WELCOME TO A PRODUCTIVE WORKSHOP, AND THANK YOU!

IBONIO D’SOUZA, BOARD MEMBER, GOA SUDHAROP.

All Goa School Principals/Headmasters/Headmistresses Essay Contest

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:47:33 +0530

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GOA SUDHAROP's theme for 2008 is “YEAR OF EDUCATION”. In accordance with this theme, GOA SUDHAROP invites from school PRINCIPALS/HEADMAST

ERS/HEADMISTRESSES in Goa, essays written in English on the topic “EDUCATION IN GOA: WHAT IS NEEDED?”. Maximum essay length 2000 words. The essay should be based on personal experience and insights with a view to suggest creative ideas towards enhancing the educational system in Goa.

There will be three prizes awarded for the best essays. The first prize will carry a cash award of RS. 8,000/-, the second prize RS. 6,500/-, and the third prize RS. 5,000/-. One essay per school. All entries are to be submitted to the address of GOA SUDHAROP (see below), no later than 15TH OCTOBER, 2008.

[GS-Management] Goa Sudharop: Reading workshop for Parents-Reading with Kids

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:59:47 +0530

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Below is a synopsis of the Goa Sudharop sponsored workshop "Reading With Kids" conducted for approximately 40 parents at the Hospicio Hospital, Child Development Clinic of the Pediatric Dept, Goa, on 29th August, 2008 from 3-6pm. This workshop was conducted consistent with Goa Sudharop's 2008 theme "YEAR OF EDUCATION". The workshop was conducted by Ms. Sujata Noronha.

Thanks to the donors, supporters and well-wishers of Goa Sudharop.

Goa Sudharop
www.goasudharop.

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----------------------------------------------------------Topic: Workshop topic: How to encourage children to love to read

Teachers Training Workshop held at Margao on 9th August 2008

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:22:12 +0530

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Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. USA in association with Vidya
Vikas Academy, Margao organized a day's teachers training workshop
"Creating a Child Friendly Classroom" for South Goa school teachers on 9th
August, at Vidya Vikas Academy, school hall, at Comba, Margao.

Goa Sudharop is a Goan Diaspora volunteer, non-profit NGO working for
betterment of Goa and Goans worldwide. Goa Sudharop observes 2008 as "Year
of Education" in Goa. In line with this theme Goa Sudharop has chosen to
specially focus on training and empowerment of school teachers. Hence,
this workshop, which is one of the many such type of educational
programmes being conducted by Goa Sudharop this year.

The topics at the workshop were: Case discussions; handling behaviour
problems in school children; classroom management skills - creating an
atmosphere of mutual caring and respect; discipline policies for schools,
and stress management for teachers. Over 60 teachers from different
schools in South Goa participated in the workshop, and each teacher was
presented with a participation certificate. The resource persons were Dr.
Nandita de Souza and Dr. Priti Bakre of Sethu Centre for Child Development
& Family Guidance, Panjim.

Mr. Ramah G. Kare, President of Vidya Vikas Academy inaugurated the
workshop by lighting the traditional lamp. Mrs. Sheela Gaunekar,
Chairperson of Vidya Vikas Academy was also present. The gathering was
welcomed by Mr. Ibonio D'Souza, the local representative of Goa Sudharop,
and Mrs. Melinda Powell compered the function. Mr. Alan Rodrigues,
Principal of Vidya Vikas Academy proposed the vote of thanks.

"Building A Better Goa" SYMPOSIUM ON 24th MAY 2008

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:03:36 +0530

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At the symposium "Building A Better Goa" organised jointly by Goa
Sudharop (GS) and Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP) held
recently at Caritas Hall, Panaji, eminent citizens and committed
social activists elaborated on solutions to meet the huge challenges
that the Goa of today faces. GS volunteer, Carmen Martins, who
compered the function, spoke of how Goa is today imperiled and that
rather than merely dressing the surface wounds, we need to look deeper
to heal those wounds.

In his welcome address, Ibonio D'Souza, Goa Sudharop's local
representative, said that the purpose of the symposium was to focus
attention on the mounting popular resistance across Goan villages to
unplanned mega projects, mining operations and other destructive
schemes and to press for the devolution of constitutional powers to
the panchayats. Explaining that this awakening is the result of the
hard work of many courageous Niz Goenkars, Mr. D'Souza said that
rather than fritter away this golden opportunity, we also have a
responsibility to educate, inspire, sustain and guide the movement to
achieve its desired goals.

Moderating the session, Averthanus D'Souza of the CSJP explained that
we citizens need to "share our ideas, feelings and convictions". He
touched upon the growing groundswell of action seen today where
citizens in "village after village and Gram Sabha after Gram Sabha are
demanding their rights to be heard and the right to determine their
own future".

In his talk on the Right to Information Act (RTI) and filing of Public
Interest Litigation's (PIL's), Engr. Rajan Parrikar shared his
experiences with the audience, stating that with the type of resources
that Panaji city has, its citizens could enjoy a quality of life
equivalent to world class standards. Instead, the city is today in a
state of decay. He explained how, upon his return from abroad, he was
rather disturbed that Panaji was becoming almost an "outdoor toilet".
Citing instances of open-air defecation and urination especially along
the Campal promenade, as well as gambling and encroachment of public
spaces like the Panaji Municipal garden by vagrants, he spoke of how
after exhausting all avenues, he finally wrote to the courts enclosing
some photographs. His letter was converted into a PIL, and following
some hearings, an order has recently been issued appointing an
enforcement squad to prevent such happenings. Further, describing the
basic format of an RTI application, he explained how he had used the
RTI to obtain details of several suspect construction sites, on going
through which the prima facie evidence seemed to suggest fraud on a
massive scale. He said that more of the citizenry should raise their
voices and that what is absolutely necessary now is a wellspring of
people's movement and a freeze on all constructions. He also explained
how we need to be continually vigilant since our so-called
representatives are in the habit of waiting for the storm to subside
and then going back to their old ways.

Social activist Pravin Sabnis spoke on the topic "Mobilizing People's
Power", explaining that people's movements generally start when people
realise that the problems have reached their own doorstep. When people
with different competencies participate and when there is solidarity
across the table with people working together as a team, People's
Power becomes far more effective. Mr. Sabnis also touched upon other
important aspects like public meetings and support, audio-visual
presentations, effective slogans, use of available technology, direct
contact with village groups, women power, and media collaboration.
Ending his presentation with a powerful visual, he likened Goa to a
beautiful deer that is being attacked by a canine or a leopard, saying
that it is for us the people to outrun that leopard and save the deer
that is our own Goa.

Speaking on the "Winds of change across Goa's villages", Patricia
Pinto shared her personal experiences and said that the present
uprising seen all over is a positive sign and that apart from the RTI,
the best thing to have happened to Goa was the Regional Plan 2011 when
people realised what was happening. She explained how the decline had
started way back around 1988, though hardly any one was aware then of
what was going on. Fortunately a small spark was kindled in the form
of a few people who after realising what was going on, decided to do
something about it, else Goa would have been slowly and silently
destroyed. In a rejoinder to the Chief Minister's recent remarks that
"People should not oppose legally approved projects" Patricia, citing
a couple of examples of questionable ongoing projects, asked "Are all
these projects approved properly or are they illegally illegal?" She
ended by saying that "the bubble has now burst" and that we need to
come out onto the streets till we are sure that the government is
going to govern properly.

Soter D'Souza, a committed activist with first hand in-depth knowledge
of panchayat functioning, delivered a forceful and effective talk on
the "Panchayati Raj and the role of Gram Sabhas", saying that
Panchayati Raj is all about equitable and sustainable development,
which involves a mutual respect and sharing between villages.
Elucidating further on the different schedules and amendments, he said
that the "entire democracy in the country changed in 1992 with the
passing of the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments. Although 15
years later, local bodies continue to be strangulated by
opportunistic, political and economic forces, fortunately, they just
refuse to let go". Talking of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act,
Mr. D'Souza said that "over the last 15 years the Government has very
cunningly kept certain powers away from the people" and that the
outdated TCP Act has been the cause of a lot of the present problems.
The TCP Act was formulated in 1975, much before the amendments came
into being. This same TCP Act is still being implemented without
incorporating the amendments, and this is being exploited to the
maximum possible by the real estate brigade. However, the growing
restlessness seen during the past 2-3 years in the villages has
disturbed our politicians, builders and other vested
interests. Builders have even termed this uprising as an anarchy, but
all this is surely a ray of hope for the future.

A lively question-answer session followed, when several members of the
audience asked questions and requested clarifications especially
regarding problems being faced by them on related issues. The
discussions were then summarised by Mr. Averthanus D'Souza, who also
said that we need to get rid of political interference in the
functioning of our Government departments, remove dysfunctional bodies
and that the people need to be consulted before major decisions are
taken. Proposing the Vote of Thanks, Fr. Maverick of the CSJP also
informed about a forthcoming meeting at Calangute, adding that our struggles should not be in isolation, but that we need to be united and show solidarity in our bid to preserve our land.

GOA SUDHAROP ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION( 29-12-2007)

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GOA SUDHAROP ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION HELD AT KALA ACADEMY (BLACK BOX HALL) ON 29-12-2007 AT 4 P.M.

REPORT AND VOTE OF THANKS BY GOA SUDHAROP’S REPRESENTATIVE IN GOA.

Goa Sudharop observed this year 2007 as the Year of the Environment. We realized the paramount need of caring and conserving our vital and fragile environment which is exacerbated with unprecedented global warming with all its devastating consequences like tsunami tidal waves, melting of glaciers, rise in sea levels, droughts, heat waves, famines, epidemics, etc. We thought of doing something in our modest way in the face of this crisis by creating awareness and urgency for conservation of the environment at the very grassroots level by engaging and involving schools, students and teachers all over Goa. Accordingly we conducted during the year several programmes like power point presentations on topics like pollution, garbage management, bio-diversity, wildlife, man-animal conflict etc. for school-groups in different places in association with Green Cross NGO, inter-school multiple environmental competitions in association with Vidy Vikas Academy, Margao, a rain water harvesting workshop for high school teachers in association with Botanical Society of Goa, sponsored the website of cartoonist Alexyz on the environmental theme, prepared Goa-specific environmental standards for the building industry in association with environmentalist Eric Pinto, and promoted several other private initiatives with a view to create the much needed environmental awareness with a stress on urgent conservation measures.

Launch of Cartoonist Alexyz Website

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:53:40 +0530

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