Modi inaugurates several projects worth Rs 1330 cr in Goa
ARVIND TENGSE
PANAJI (GOA): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over 1330 crore rupees in ‘Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047’ program in Goa today.PM Modi inaugurated the permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology Goa to the nation.
These projects boost infrastructure in the education, sports, water treatment, waste management and tourism sectors. The Prime Minister also distributed appointment orders to 1930 new Government recruits across various departments under Rozgar Mela and also handed over sanction letters to beneficiaries of various welfare schemes..
The newly built-up campus has various facilities such as tutorial complex, departmental complex, seminar complex, administrative complex, hostels, health centre, staff quarters, amenity centre, sports ground and other utilities to cater to the needs of students, faculty and staff of the Institute, the Prime Minister Office stated.
further informed Government intentions to enhance the business activities in the sector of fisheries exploring new employment avenues for Goan people. Modi lauded the State Government as it is able to provide 100 percent electricity connection, water supply and other basic amenities to the people. He also distributed 1930 appointment orders to newly inducted Goa Government recruits.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on the occasion said that his Government follows the principle of Antodaya (reaching the last person). Hence it has implemented various initiatives and projects promoting the idea of inclusive Goa. We are proud to inaugurate National Institute of Water Sports Campus, Dona Paula and other projects as these projects will certainly expedite the growth of the State. CM said.
PM Modi also dedicated the new campus of the National Institute of Watersports. The institute will introduce 28 tailor-made courses aimed at fostering the development of watersports and water rescue activities catering to both the public and the armed forces.
Mr Modi also inaugurated a 100 TPD Integrated Waste Management Facility in South Goa. It has been designed for the scientific treatment of 60 TPD wet waste and 40 TPD dry waste, while also featuring a 500 KW solar power plant that generates surplus electricity, the PMO stated. He laid the foundation stone for Passenger Ropeway, along with associated tourism activities, connecting Panaji and Reis Magos. The foundation stone for the construction of a 100 MLD Water Treatment Plant in South Goa is laid by him.
