PANAJI
Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammad Khan stated that Goa Gram Sampurna Yatra conducted by Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai resonates with an act of compassion towards people. He was speaking at a valedictory function of Goa Gram Sampurna Yatra undertaken by Governor Pillai during the last 15 months on Saturday at new Durbar hall, Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula.Governor Khan while appreciating the unique Goa Sampurna Yatra said that it focused on the essentials of civilised society wherein love and compassion is the most important component of human life and Pillai tried to boost these values through the Goa Sampurna Yatra. The Yatra will inspire people in the long run to create a culture of oneness among society, he added.
As the day was celebrated as Indian Constitution day, Governor Khan asserted that, Indian Constitution is very precious, comprising cardinal principles of Justice, Equality and fraternity. People have to go a long way to attain constitutional goals and for that, we have to see our traditional values and culture of oneness along with a modern outlook.
Governor Sreedharan Pillai in his address said that during his visit across the State he discovered Goa to be most peaceful, harmonious and very beautiful. He informed that, during Goa Gram Sampurna Yatra, 91 Institutions engaged in social services and 1005 cancer, dialysis and other patients were provided with financial assistance amounting Rs 2.75 Crores.
Focusing on the Indian Constitution, Pillai said the Constitution is giving importance to all religions, Secularism means accepting all. Articles imbibed in the Constitution such as Article 41,19 and 44 are very much connected to the life of people. We can proudly say that only Goa has implemented Uniform Civil Code, he added.
Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik, Speaker, Goa Legislative Assembly Ramesh Tawadkar, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao were present on the occasion.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in his virtual message congratulated Governor Pillai on accomplishment of the Goa Sampurna Yatra. He acknowledged the efforts of the Governor for visiting remote villages and studying the lives of people.
On the occasion, Union Minister Shripad Naik lauded the efforts of Governor Pillai for undertaking a unique Yatra to connect with the people. He thanked and complemented the Governor for extending financial assistance for cancer and dialysis patients and social service institutions.
Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar acknowledged the Governor`s gesture to help needy people and visiting the villages and connecting with the ground realities and also advising villagers to promote hinterland and traditional/cultural tourism.
Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao also spoke on the occasion.
Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel (IAS) and Secretary to Governor R Mihir Vardhan (IAS Retd) were felicitated for their contribution in organising the Goa Sampurna Yatra.
The function was attended by the Council of Ministers, MLAs, Senior Government Officers, Sarpanch and Dy Sarpanchas and others.
