PANAJI
Goa is committed to achieve the goal of being a welfare State which will assure minimum food, shelter, health and education to every citizen for their prosperity, stated Governor of Goa, PS Sreedharan Pillai.
Speaking after unfurling the national flag on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day held at Campal, Panaji on Wednesday, Governor Pillai said that it is the duty of every citizen to protect the sovereignty of the nation. `Over the years, though our constitution has undergone several changes, its integrity has been preserved. Our constitution is a very strong and versatile document that binds the diverse cultures of the country and preserves its unity, he added.
Earlier the Governor received the ceremonial guard of honor and inspected the parade by Defence troupe, troupe of Maharashtra Police, Coast Guards, NCC cadets and Home Guards.
Governor awarded President Medal to Superintendant of Police Sammy Tavares for his extra ordinary service to the Police Department. Police Inspector Dattaram Raut was awarded the President Medal for his extraordinary service. Director Civil Aviation Dr Suresh Shanbhoge and Security Officer, Secretariat Sebastiao M Godinho were also felicitated for their tremendous service to the State.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik, First lady Rita Pillai, Chief Secretary, Secretaries to Government, senior Defence officers and senior officers of State government and Central government were present on the occassion.
