PANAJI
Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai attended Kutumb Mela celebrations at New Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan on Saturday. The event was organised to mark his successful two years as the Governor at Raj Bhavan.
Earlier, MRM Rao, IAS, Secretary to Governor, gave the introductory remarks and welcomed the guests. He highlighted the various activities that are carried out by Raj Bhavan.
On the occasion of completion of two years in office, Governor Pillai announced a scheme for the support and encouragement of the traditional skills/occupations of the people of Goa. Traditional skills/occupation to be covered under this Scheme are Kumbhar (Potter), Kunbi Saree and Kashti (Handloom), Coir Making, Godhadi Making (traditional patch work quilts), Kamar/Kasar (Blacksmith/Coppersmith), Cane Work/Bamboo Work, Fulkar (Flower Craft), Coconut Jaggery (Goddkars), Lavo Mandri (Mat Weaving) and Chitari (Drawing/Painting).
