Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai inaugurates the interactive session with sarpanchas and panchas from the three panchayats of Nagargao, Sanvordem and Mauxi in Sattari. Captured by : Uday Sawant
VALPOI
Stating that both Konkani and Marathi are important languages for communication in the State, Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Wednesday said both languages have made significant contributions in the country.
He was speaking during an interaction with sarpanchas and panchas from the three panchayats of Nagargao, Sanvordem and Mauxi, organised at Government Secondary School, Nagargao, as part of his “Sampurna Goa Yatra” in Sattari taluka.
Governor Pillai said contributions of all languages is important for the holistic development of the country.
He interacted with all sarpanchas and panchas of the three panchayats and appreciated their development activities in their respective villages.
Governor assured the local elected representatives full assistance in their future endeavours.
Citing the motto behind initiating the Sampurna Goa Yatra, the Governor informed that he wants to understand the village life and life of the people from remote areas. He said if one has to make a personal opinion about the State or the public, basic information plays a vital role, the Governor added.
Where there is a will there's a way, the Governor said and urged Goan to come forward to make Goa golden. He also heaped praises on Goans for their contribution in socio-economic areas.
Those present on the occasion included his wife Reetha Pillai, Secretary to the Governor Mihir Vardhan and other officials.
During the function, the sarpanchas of Nagargao, Sanvordem and Mauxi presented a report on development activities in their panchayats.
Nagargao Sarpanch Prashant Marathe said efforts will be made to promote various development projects in the village, while Mauxi Sarpanch Vandana Gawas remarked that special attention should be paid to resolve the mobile network problems and drinking water problems in the panchayat.
The Governor offered prayers and took the blessings of Shree Brahmadev Temple at Carambolim in Sattari taluka. Pankaj Khadilkar, Panch and President of Devasthan and Sakharam Desai, Past President of Devasthan welcomed the Governor.
Noted personality from Sattari taluka Rajendra Kerkar briefed him with the ancient historical importance of the Shree Brahmadev sculpture in Brahmakalmali. Pujari of Devasthan Shree Sanjay Bhau Kelkar felicitated the Governor by offering a memento.
Later, the Governor visited Government High School, Ambede in Nagargao village. Prashant Marathe, Sarpanch Nagargao, Ashok Chari, Sarpanch Savordem, Vandana Gawas, Sarpanch, Mauxi in Sattari taluka along with the Secretary to the Governor Mihir Vardhan, IAS, and Senior Officers graced the occasion.
Later, the Governor visited the Police Training School at Valpoi.
