Gomant Vibhushan conferred on Ajit Kadkade

Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Friday announced that the Gomant Vibhushan Award has been conferred on Pandit Ajit Kumar Kadkade. The award is bestowed to honour Goa-origin personalities who have done exceptional work in their fields.

Speaking at the Statehood Day function in Panaji, Sawant urged the people of the state to contribute to its development. He said the development the state witnessed over the past 10 years was never seen in the previous 50 years.

Sawant said that on every Statehood Day, govt will honour those who have contributed to the state and its people.

He felicitated 10 iconic brands of Goa for their contribution towards the economic growth of the state and for preserving Goa’s identity. He also felicitated the village panchayats of Taleigao and Bandora for implementing the Swayampurna programme.

Sawant presented the Ravindra Kelekar Konkani Bhasha Puraskar to Manikrao Ram Nayak Gaunekar, Suresh Ramchandra Pai, and Bhiku Bomi Naik.

He also presented the B D Satoskar Marathi Bhasha Puraskar to Shambhu Bhau Bandekar, Anil Gajanan Samant, and Ramesh D Onskar.

The chief minister released three books: “Temples of Goa”, “Gomantakiya Durganchya Vatevar”, and “Vikas Path: Goa’s Journey of Reform and Renewal”.

He handed over appointment letters to 16 children of freedom fighters.