This evening the restructured Kala Academy was agog with activity. It is the final touches being given to the hosting of the " Second Gomant Vishwa Sammelan" which translated means " Second Overseas Goans Convention " on 3rd 4th 5th Januar, 2005 being organised by the Non Resident Facilitation Centre email [EMAIL PROTECTED],website www.nrigoa.com.
The function thus far is as follows 1000 hrs IST arrival of His Excellency the Governor of Goa, followed by invocation, welcome address by Chairman of NRI FC Mr Chandrakant Keni, floral welcome,lighting of the traditional lamp, release of the NRI News Bulletin Inaugural address by H E the Governor of Goa, Except for the last day the other functions are day long from 1000 hrs to 2000 hrs presentation of CULTURAL HISTORY of GOA by Dr Nandakumar Kamat of Goa University followed by remarks of the Minister for Culture seminar on EMERGING IDENTITY OF GOA by Dr Ms Arminda Fernandes ex Dean of Sion Medical College Mumbai Mr Atmaram Nadkarni Adv General of Goa Mr Edgar Ribeiro Architect & Ex Chief Town Planner Mr Rajdeep Sardessai NDTV Reporter Minister for Tourism to preside Moderator Adv F E Noronha Session of EXPECTATIONS /CONCERNS of NRI/NRGs Background presentation by Mr A V Palyekar Development presentation by Goa State Infrastructural Development Corpn Representatives of NRIs and NRG's Moderator Mr Herculano Dourado Session on HEALTH CARE SERVICES Introductory remarks by Min of Health New Initiative in Water & Sanitation Secretary (Health) Universal Health Insurance presentation by Institute of Insurance Studies Law University Jodhpur Cardiac Care Unit in Goa Medical College Rajiv Gandhi Complex by Visvas Health Care Health Tourism in Goa by Victor Albuquerque Cultural Programme at 1830 to 2015 hrs Dholki Bhajan, Natya Sangeet, Mando Dulpod Western traditional songs Dhalo Fugdi Ghodemondi Lamp dance Jagor traditional cantaram ******************************************************* day 2 exhibition, paintings photographs books Chairman GHRSSIDC to preside session GOAS PATH TO EXCELLENCE - What can we do? Dr Meenakshi Martins Mr Guruprasad Shinkre of Samrat Club Mr Bonifacio Charles ot TTAG Mrs Mangala Wagle Mr Ulhas Sawant Mr Sirsat Chairman GTDC to preside Brig Ian D Costa , Prof M S Kamat Fr Romualdo De Souza Co-Ordinators and Moderator resp Screening of films by students of Goa College of Art Presentation by GURUKUL Presentation by LIC,HDFC,ICICI Prudential Mr Mahesh Vengurlekar, Mr Deelip Deshpande Session on AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES land issue & scope for contract farming in Goa Mr M Virdhan Director Land Survey Settlement Commercial fruit wise production in Goa Mr Minguel Barreto and AA Bareto Govt Polytechnic Panaji Prospects for culture or scampi fresh water prawns & fish in Goa Dr S Subramaniam ICAR & Dept of Fisheries Adhar Model in Goa Mr R S Vijan G M Godrej Agronomer Mumbai Biotechnology related agriculture in Goa Dr L H Bhonsle Cosme Pharma Ltd Bicholim Secretary Agriculture and Minister for Agriculture Co-Od and Chief guest Kavi Sammelan narration of poems Mr Mohandas Surlekar Dr Bhicaji Ghanekar Tomazinho Cardozo Konkani Tiatro Mhoji Ghorabo Mhojem Ghor written by Mario Menezes Day 3 Face to Face interaction with Chief Minister of Goa Leader of Opposition Moderator Mr George Menezes and Mr Dinar Bhatkar Presentation of the "GOMANT VISHWA AWARDS" Valedictory address by Senior Advocate Mr Adhik Shirodkar Vote of thanks by Mr Pramod Shetye Member Secretary NRI FC ******************************************************* Most of the cast constitute those that were seen at the first Gomant Vishwa Sammelan held last year on the same days. This function is open to the public however those that get themselves registered as DELEGATES for a fee of Rs 200-(which is optional and NOT COMPULSORY) will recieve a kit with a T shirt of XX XL and medium size (medium size could be suitable mainly for women and exchangeable for fit& wear on choice at the counter ) and literature distributed from time to time and entitlement for lunch dinner as well. According to the Member Secretary 800 invites have been issued thus far. There are attempts to get the NRI Facilitation Centre registered under the Registration of Societies Act following a Cabinet decision to that effect. The draft health care policy may be up for the perusal of delegates to invite comments and suggestions as well. The emphasis for this years " sammelan" convention is fostering the bonds of togetherness for the betterment of Goa and Goans. It is also intended to project the level of development and other latent potential of Goa to emerge as the number ONE destination not only within India but internationally, and win the hands of NRIs/NRGs in this endeavour collectively. While the response last year was not encouraging just 275 at last count which probably included the organisors themselves there are attempts to categorise the list of NRIs NRGs and others to ascertain the ground reality of participants. Action taken report on the past assurance given will be provided as this was a strong demand put up by atleast one organisation vociferously the South Goa Public Interest Action Group http://mumbai.sancharnet.in/manojnd The NRI FC meanwhile desires the NRIs and NRGs or the public at large to provide the names of eminent Goans who have to their credit exemplary achievements the object being that the Awards should be made meaningful and prestigious enough for one to deserve and covet them. Emphasis have been placed on the Goa College of Art for the students have in their own exemplary way provided tremendous support to the Sammelan and other activites which have enhanced the prestige of Goa and Goans. There will be stalls put up by the Health care Units in Goa other financial institutions (though many have the unpleasant experience of the fly by night operators who have fleeced many a Goan on promises of sheep and plantation investments)and Insurance companies and the SGPIAG counter/stall showcasing as in the past of traditional Goan items to inculcate the love for Goa and Goans Meanwhile it is tentatively agreed to have a brief introductory session on stress management positive health asanas pranayama meditation by Sujit Guha Chowdhury Consultant on Yoga and Stress Management resident of Milrocs Alto Ribandar [EMAIL PROTECTED] and Mr Chowdhury who claims to have qualified from BITS Pilani and an MBA is desirous of interacting with NRIs and NRGs for group activities in the field in their respective countries. The organisor expect a good turnout given the changing scenario emerging in Goa and the success of the Internation Film Festival of India which has enhanced the image of Goa To enthuse the NRIs and NRGs as well as the public it is planned to show the film "Aleesha "-- a Konkani film by stage artist Mr Rajendra Talak on the last day forenoon. >From the Kala Academy GODFREY J I GONSALVES Borda Margao Goa [EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your life partner online Go to: http://yahoo.shaadi.com/india-matrimony
