Chief Secy distributes cards to Goan expats NT News Desk Panaji, Jan 18 The Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Mr Edurado Faleiro said that to ensure that Goan expatriates were given faster access and attention by the government departments as and when they approached them during their short stay in Goa, the office of the Commissioner for NRI Affairs decided to issue them Goa Card. Goan expatriates usually come to Goa once a year and these visits normally last for about 10 to 15 days before they return to the country where they are employed, he further said. This card he said would have particulars of the concerned individual, including the photo for easy identification. Mr Faleiro was speaking during the distribution of cards to the Goan expatriates at the Chamber of Commissioner for NRI Affairs at Secretariat, Porvorim today. 26 cards were disbursed to the expatriates, which include 15 from Kuwait, 5 from United Kingdom, 4 from Canada, and one each from Bahrain and Australia. The Chief Secretary, Mr J P Singh distributed the cards to the Goan expatriates. Development Commissioner and Secretary NRI, Mr Anand Prakash, chairman, Overseas Employment Agency, Vice Admiral John DSilva, Director, NRI Affairs, Mr U D Kamat and others were present. Mr Faleiro said he was grateful to the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary for having issued a circular advising all head of departments to honour the Goa Card by providing the card holders with expeditious access and attention, as and when they frequent the departments for redressal of their grievances. He said, several commercial establishments such as hotels, travel agencies, hospitals and other establishments have offered discounts on the Goa Card ranging from 10 per cent to 40 per cent. As of today 25 such establishments have offered discounts and several others have shown interest in providing similar discounts to Goa Card holders. _________ Note: To obtain the application form via email, please contact Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait at goanculturalcentrekuwait at gmail.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________
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