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State's Largest Handicrafts Exposition 'Aparant Maand-05' Opened at Navelim Report and pics from Sanjay Borkar for Daijiworld News Network - Goa Margao, Dec 18: A three-day event of Goas biggest handicraft, art and cultural exposition, named as Aparant Maand-05, was inaugurated by state chief minister Pratapsingh Rane, on Saturday evening 9.30pm, at Dr Francisco Luis Gomes Mantap - Navelim. During the inaugural function Goan artists presented their indigenous art and music on the stage. The gala event mixed with handicrafts, art and culture, attained a special colour as CM Rane said that the state government was wooing Information Technology and Environment friendly industries to solve the problem of unemployment. Once these industries came into reality on the Goan soil, many of the sons of the soil would get jobs. Though the government was doing its best to achieve all these goals, still self-help groups could be formed to create self-employment, as GHRSSIDC had many schemes. Through this event unemployed youths would find a ray of hope for self-employment, as state government departments' officers are present to explain the schemes of self-employment, he added. The man behind organizing the show Aparant Maand-05 at Navelim is local MLA and industries minister Luizinho Faleiro, who says that the Navelim is a hub of education. On the occasion he announced that soon the second state art library would become a reality in Navelim for the welfare of people as they will get all the facilities of keeping themselves informed about all fields through this library. CM Pratapsingh Rane lighting the lamp, along with industries minister Luizinho Faleiro and GHRSSIDC chairperson Victoria Fernandes. Many of the self-help groups have showcased their handicrafts, made of coconut, wood, etc. Also the women self-help group have showcased with their sewing work, sweets and pickles. On December 18, governor S C Jamir was to felicitate some senior citizens for their life-long achievement. Also as part of the event, usual health camps will be held for senior citizens on December 19 from 8.30 am in association with Apollo Victor Hospital. Goa legislative assembly deputy speaker and GHRSSIDC chairperson Victoria Fernandes and CM's wife Vijayadevi Rane were present on the function. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------