PANAJI
With the vision of creating ethical, spirited and committed political leadership for the country from the grassroots and from all walks of life, Goa Legislative Assembly collaborated with MIT School of Government to celebrate the occasion of 60th year of liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule. The event also marks 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements as the nation observes Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The five-day mega event that began on Monday comprises of thought provoking conclaves on mainstreaming women in policy making through National Women Parliament, strengthening active participation of youth in policy making through National Youth Parliament, and reiterating the strength and utility of local governance through National Panchayat Parliament. The Conclaves are being organized by Goa Legislative Assembly, conducted by MIT School of Government (MIT SOG), Pune and supported by Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad.
Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa who also is the Patron and Chief Convenor of the event said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the slogan of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and on the theme of Goa at 60, the Government of Goa is working towards giving more emphasis on women empowerment. To make women self-reliant, all the schemes of the central government and CM employment scheme have been implemented.”
Rajesh Patnekar, Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly in his welcome address said, “The events on Women, Youth and Panchayat are part of diamond jubilee celebration of liberation of Goa. The events will focus on three important pillars of women, youth and local self-government bodies and will focus on increasing their participation in the democratic and electoral processes at various levels.”
Rahul V. Karad, Managing Trustee & Executive President, MAEER’s MIT and Executive President, MIT World Peace University & Chief Initiator, MIT School of Government, addressed the audience on the vision behind having conclaves such as National Women’s Parliament.
Shripad Naik, Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt of India was the Special Guest of Honor for the event along with Rajesh Patnekar, Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Chandrakant Babu Kavlekar, Deputy Chief Minister of Goa, Nirmala Sawant, former Power Minister, Churchill Alemao, MLA, Benaulim Constituency, Alina Saldanha, MLA, Cortalim Constituency, and Govind Gawde Minister for Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
The themes of the post-inaugural session revolved around evocative topics that stressed upon the need for a greater participation of women in politics and policy making.
