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Project Shine holds nutrition awareness drive at Chicalim

Project Shine holds nutrition awareness drive at Chicalim

PANAJI: A special CSR initiative under Project Shine “ Hands4Change Volunteering Programme was held on 19 September at Mahila Bhavan, Chicalim, on the theme Flavours of Nutrition: Learn & Celebrate. The programme was organised under the guidance of Minister Mouvin Godinho and saw participation from 31 women. Nutritionist Meliska Futardo, Director of Food, Panjim, led an interactive session on the importance of a balanced diet and healthier eating habits.

Pre and post-tests showed improvement in participants’ knowledge, while group activities and a prize distribution added to the event. Posters on nutrition were also donated to the village for awareness campaigns. Deputy Sarpanch of Chicalim, Aishwarya Korgaonkar, praised the initiative and encouraged women to apply the learnings. The event was coordinated by Project Manager Ramanand Gaonkar and Project Coordinator Laxman Naik.

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Social worker to be felicitated on 55th birthday

The Goan Network
Published Sep 29, 2025, 12:38 AM IST
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PANAJI: Milan Chavan, a social worker from Navelim, will be felicitated by the Lingayat Gawali Samaj on the occasion of her 55th birthday. Chavan, who began her career in journalism, later dedicated herself to social work. Coming from the Lingayat Milkman community, she has been working for the upliftment of her caste, which faces issues of poverty and illiteracy. She played a key role in forming the Goa Lingayat Gawali Samaj Society and getting it registered with the…

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