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Work to make Goa land of peace: Jamir HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JAN 22 — Governor, S C Jamir has said that, Goa has significant growth of population which will be emerged as most congested place to live in next 15 to 20 years. He, further emphasized the need to prepare a visionary and perspective plan considering small family norms and other aspects for creating and sustaining a vibrant peaceful and prosperous Goa in the years to come. Jamir was speaking at a function organised by the Village Panchayat of Chodan-Madel where he felicitated eighteen prominent personalities for their dedicated and valuable services rendered in social sector, on Saturday. The Governor honoured the 18 prominent personalities by offering a shawl, srifal, memento and certificates, besides, certificates were presented to many other personalities on the occasion. Sujay Gupta, Editor of daily Gomantak Times and former minister Nirmala Sawant were special invitees on the occasion. Speaking further, Jamir said, different communities live harmoniously together in Goa and they must treat each other as brothers and sisters. He said, peace and communal harmony, which is very important for accelerated progress and appealed people to maintain and preserve it. He said, let Goa be a model in respect of peace, prosperity and communal harmony. Jamir said, Goa has remarkable cultural dimensions and natural beauty and uniqueness temples, churches, mosques and he was happy that people of Goa are most concerned and committed to protect and preserve this great legacy. The Governor further stressed the need to initiate for implementation of employment generation strategy to create employment opportunities for the un-employed youth. There are about one lakh un-employed in the State, he mentioned. He suggested, to provide proper guidance to younger generation. Nirmala Sawant, urged the Government to look into the proposed Chorao bridge and provide adequate facilities in the area. Earlier, Shankar Chodankar, sarpanch welcomed the gathering while Maria Paras deputy Sarpanch proposed the vote of thanks Riza Pereira and Milind Mahale compered the function. The Governor earlier visited Shree Devkikrishna Bhumika Mallinath Devasthan, Our Lady of Grace Church and St Bartholomeo church and offered prayers. The Governor also visited Rai de Christ ( Christ the King statue) a historic spot at Conaldowaddo, Chorao. -- May your God be with you. Gabe Menezes. London, England