PANAJI
On the occasion of the upcoming Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, the government of Goa will be awarding the Dr Ambedkar Samajik Puraskar to a senior citizen who has contributed to the welfare of the scheduled castes. The award comprises Rs 25,000 cash and a certificate. The applications are invited from persons above 60 years of age, and who have at least 25 years of dedicated service of uplifting the downtrodden classes in Goa, to his/her credit. The application forms are available at the Directorate of Social Welfare, 18th June road in Panaji. The last date to submit the applications along with the documents is March 31.
