Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 07th May, 2026 (Vaisakha 17, 1948) SERIES II No. 6
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Note: There are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series II No. 5 dated 30-4-2026 as follows:-
1. Extraordinary dated 30-4-2026 from pages 155 to 158 regarding Notifications from Department of Finance and Department of
General Administration respectively and Form I from Department of Panchayati Raj and Community Development.
2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 4-5-2026 from pages 159 to 166 regarding Orders and Notifications from State Election Commission,
Goa.
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Co-operation
Office of the Asst. Registrar of Co-op Societies
Notification
No. 5/446/ARPZ/25-26/HSG-MAINT/REG/2057 Date : 24-Mar-2026
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "The Omkar Aster Residency Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited", near Government College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Devlay, Candola, Ponda-Goa.-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSPZ2025260094.
Rupesh Korde, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ponda Zone.
Ponda-Goa.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"The Omkar Aster Residency Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited", near Government College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Devlay, Candola, Ponda-Goa.-Goa has been registered on 24-03- 2026 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSPZ2025260094 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)-Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Rupesh Korde, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ponda Zone.
Ponda-Goa.
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Amendment
No. 5/436/ARPZ/25-26/Hsg-Maint/Reg./1897 Date : 16-Feb-2026
Read: 1. Certificate of Registration dated 05-05-2025 of Saad Samrudhi Co-op. Housing Maintenance Society Ltd., Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa.
2. This Office Memo No. 5/436/ARPZ/25-26/Hsg-Maint/Reg./1896 dated 16-02-2026.
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 167OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026 Consequent upon the amendment at Sr. No. 03 of above, the certificate of registration of the Saad Samrudhi Co-op. Housing Maintenance Society Ltd., Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa is amended as under:-
AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
The Certificate of Registration dated 05-05-2025 bearing registration code symbol No. RCSPZ2025260065 stands amended with immediate effect to the following extent.
The name of the society appearing in the registration Certificate referred at Sr. No. 1, shall be read as the "Saad Samruddhi Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited".
Rupesh L. Korde, Asstt. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ponda Zone.
Ponda-Goa.
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Department of Education
Directorate of Higher Education
Order
No. DHE/ADMN/173/WA-TIP-Inter-Assist./2025/811 Date : 29-Apr-2026
Read: Order No. DHE/ADMN/173/WA-TIP-Inter-Assit/2025/645 dated 23/4/2025.
Dr. Andrew Joseph D'souza, Internship Assistant in Training Internship and Placement (TIP) Cell under Teaching, Learning & Educational Technology (TLET) of Directorate of Higher Education on working arrangement basis is hereby relieved w.e.f. 29-04-2026 (a.n) from his duties with an instruction to report back to St. Xavier's College of Arts and Science, Mapusa, Goa. He shall handover his charge to his section incharge before leaving by 29-04-2026 (a.n.) and report to the Principal, St. Xavier's College of Arts and Science, Mapusa, Goa on 30-04-2026 (b.n.).
He has balance of 8 days of Casual Leave (CL) at his credit as on date.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Santosh P. Naik, Under Secretary (Higher Education).
Porvorim.
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Department of Environment & Climate Change
Order
No. 2-120/2024/ENVT&CC/DIR/117 Date : 30-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of the District Air Quality Monitoring Committee (DAQMC) for Kushavati District.
Ref.: 1. Order No. 2-120/2024/ENVT&CC/DIR/1245 published in Official Gazette Series II No. 31 dated 1st November, 2024.
2. Order No. 2-120/2024/ENVT&CC/DIR/1246 published in Official Gazette Series II No. 31 dated 1st November, 2024.
3. Order No. 2-120/2024/ENVT&CC/DIR/1247 published in Official Gazette Series II No. 31 dated 1st November, 2024.
4. Corrigendum No. 2-120/2024/ENVT&CC/DIR/1464 published in Official Gazette Series II No. 38 dated 20th December, 2024.
5. Corrigendum No. 2-120/2024/ENVT&CC/DIR/975 published in Official Gazette Series II No. 28 dated 9th October, 2025.
Whereas, as per the Hon'ble NGT in matter of O. A. No. 159 of 2021 (SZ) & I. A. No. 47 & 48 of 2024 (SZ), the Hon'ble NGT had directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to frame the common guidelines for preparation of the State Action Plan. As per the direction of the Hon'ble NGT, in order to assist OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026 the State Air Quality Monitoring Committee in its activities and for implementation of the measures stipulated by State Air Quality Monitoring Committee, the Government hereby constitutes District Air Quality Monitoring Committee (DAQMC)-Kushavati with the following members under the chairmanship of District Collector for Kushavati District:
District Air Quality Monitoring Committee (DAQMC)-Kushavati
| Sr. No. | Members | Designation |
| 1. | The District Collector, Kushavati | Chairperson |
| 2. | The Superintendent of Police, Kushavati | Member |
| 3. | The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Traffic (Kushavati) | Member |
| 4. | The Deputy Director, Directorate of Industries and Commerce | Member |
| 5. | The Deputy Director (Public Health), Directorate of Health Services | Member |
| 6. | The Deputy Director, Directorate of Education | Member |
| 7. | The Deputy Director of Panchayats, Kushavati | Member |
| 8. | The Deputy Director of Higher Education | Member |
| 9. | The Deputy Director of Transport, Kushavati | Member |
| 10. | Senior Engineer (S.E.) IV, Public Works Department, Kushavati | Member |
| 11. | Senior Engineer (S.E.) IX (NH), Public Works Department | Member |
| 12. | District Agricultural Officer, Kushavati | Member |
| 13. | The Senior Town Planner (Kushavati), Town and Country Planning Department | Member |
| 14. | The Member Secretary, Kushavati Planning Development Authority | Member |
| 15. | Mr. Pravin Faldessai, Assistant Environmental Engineer, Goa State Pollution Control Board | Member |
| 16. | The Deputy Collector (Revenue), Kushavati | Member |
| 17. | Mrs. Jenica Sequeira, Scientist-D, Goa State Pollution Control Board | Member Convenor |
The Terms of Reference for District Air Quality Monitoring Committee (DAQMC) are as follows:-
i. The DAQMC shall meet once in three months regarding the implementation of the Air Pollution Control measures in the district and submit a report to the AQMC.
ii. The Committee is responsible for day-to-day monitoring and implementation of Action Plan.
iii. The Committee shall be responsible for the progress of identified and entrusted activities and to ensure effective implementation of Action Plan.
iv. The Committee shall plan the financial requirement for the implementation of the Action Plan.
v. To oversee all the action points mentioned in the action plan. The implementing departments are appropriately tasked to deliver the results as expected.
vi. The Committee shall develop effective implementation and monitoring of Public Grievance Redressal System pertaining to Air Pollution.
vii. The Committee shall implement measures to bring down the standards of the air quality within the prescribed norms if it is in higher concentration and also shall take notable measures to maintain better Air Quality in the regions with defined timeline.
viii. The DAQMC shall carry out various awareness activities to promote clean air and sustainable life style.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026xi. Air quality of the region shall be posted in the website of the office of the District Collector, Municipalities, Science, Technology and Environment, Pollution Control Committee, Tourism for the public information.
x. The committee shall report to the State Air Quality Monitoring Committee and submit their recorded minutes with clear defined timeline within 7 days of completion.
By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.
Sachin S. Desai, Director Jt. Secretary and ex officio, Department of Environment & Climate Change.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. 134-10-2015/ENVT&CC/DIR/95 Date : 27-Apr-2026
Read:- 1) Notification No. 118-10-2015/STE-DIR/819 dated 18-11-2019.
2) Notification No. 118-10-2015/STE-DIR/65 dated 28-04-2021.
3) Notification No. 134-10-2015/ENVT&CC-DIR/1547 dated 17-02-2023.
4) Notification No. 134-10-2015/ENVT&CC-DIR/1192 dated 18-10-2024.
Whereas, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India vide following notifications has notified an area around the boundaries of the Wildlife Sanctuaries/National Park/Bird Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco-sensitive Zone:-
| 1. | S. O. 221(E) dated 23-1-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park in the State of Goa, as the Eco-sensitive Zone. |
| 2. | S. O. 615 (E) dated 25-1-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco- sensitive Zone. |
| 3. | S. O. 555 (E) dated 17-2-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco- sensitive Zone. |
| 4. | S. O. 607 (E) dated 24-2-2015 declaring an area up to the river bank abutting the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary on the three sides of the said Sanctuary and to the extent of 100 mtrs on the eastern side towards Chorao village from the Sanctuary in the State of Goa as the Eco-sensitive Zone. |
| 5. | S.O. 608 (E) dated 24-2-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco- sensitive Zone |
| 6. | S.O. 616 (E) dated 25-2-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Madhei Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco- sensitive Zone. |
And whereas, the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has constituted a Committee called the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee for effective monitoring of all notified Eco-Sensitive Zone around the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Goa vide notification number S. O. 221 (E), dated 23rd January, 2015. The said Committee is also specified in the para 5 of all the aforementioned six notifications.
And whereas, the constitution of the aforementioned State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee for the State of Goa provides that the Government of Goa shall nominate three members in the Committee for a term of one year, as indicated here below:-
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026(i) one representative of Non-Government organisation working in the field of — Member.
environment (for a term of one year)
(ii) one representative of community-based organisation nominated by the State — Member.
Government (for a term of one year)
(iii) one expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of — Member.
Goa to be nominated by Government of Goa (for a term of one year)
Now therefore, in pursuance of the notification number S. O. 221 (E) dated 23rd January 2015 and para 5 of aforementioned six notifications issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change; the Government of Goa hereby nominates the following person to be members of the State Level Eco-Sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee for a period of one year from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette:-
1. Chief Secretary, Government of Goa
Chairman.
2. Secretary Mines, Govt. of Goa Member.
3. Member Secretary, Goa State Pollution Control Board, Govt. of Goa Member.
Member.
4. Shri Ramesh Zarmekar, Vivekananda Environment Awareness Bridge, Surla Sattari Goa, representative of Non-Government organization working in the field of environment (for a term on one year)
Member.
5. Adv Uday Bicholkar, Dharbandora Yuva Sangh, Kaley, Sanguem, Goa, representative of community based organization nominated by the State Government (for a term on one year)
Member.
6. Shri Nirmal Kulkarni, Mhadei Research Centre, 6 Hiru Naik Bldg., Dhuler Mapusa-Goa, expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of Goa (for a term on one year)
7. Secretary Environment, Govt. of Goa Member.
8. Secretary Rural Development, Govt. of Goa Member.
9. Secretary Forest, Govt. of Goa Member.
10. Secretary Agriculture, Govt. of Goa Member.
11. Secretary Urban Development, Govt. of Goa Member.
12. Secretary Housing, Govt. of Goa Member.
13. Secretary Ports, Govt. of Goa Member.
14. Secretary Transport, Govt. of Goa Member.
15. Secretary Revenue, Govt. of Goa Member.
16. Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (WL) & Chief Secretary.
Wildlife Warden, Government of Goa
Member Secretary.
Function of the SESZMC shall be as under:
a) The SESZMC shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of Notifications declaring Eco-sensitive Zones around National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Goa including this notification.
b) All activities that are covered under the scheduled to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forest number S. O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are falling within such Eco-sensitive Zones as are notified by the Central Government by issuing notification in the Gazette of India in respect of the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Goa, except for the prohibited activities specified in the table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific condition and refer the same to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for prior environmental clearance under the provisions of the said notification.
c) All activities that are covered under the scheduled to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forest number S. O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 but are falling OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026 within such Eco-sensitive Zones as are notified by the Central Government by issuing notification in the Gazette of India in respect of the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Goa, except for the prohibited activities specified in the table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific condition and refer the same to the concerned regulatory authorities.
d) The Member Secretary of the SESZMC or the concerned Collector of the concerned park in-charge shall be competent to file complaint under Section 19 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1996 against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.
e) The SESZMC may invite representatives or expert from concerned Department, Industry Associations or concerned stakeholders to assist it in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to issue basis.
f) The SESZMC shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on 31st March of every year 30th June of that year to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change as per proforma given in Annexure IV.
g) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change may give such directions, as it may deem fit, to the SESZMC for effective discharge of its functions.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sachin S. Desai, Director & ex. officio Jt. Secretary (Envt. &CC).
Panaji.
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Notification
No. 86-3-2019/ENVT/NOTI/PART/Vol-II/103 Date : 28-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of the "State Level Committee for Effective Implementation" as per Rule 19 of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.
Ref.: Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 notified by the MoEFCC, vide Notification No. S. O. 388(E) dated 27th January, 2026, published in Gazette of India (Extraordinary), [PART II- SEC.3(ii)].
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified the new Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of April, 2026.
In accordance with Rule 19(1) of the aforementioned rules, a "Committee for Effective Implementation at State level" is required to be constituted under the chairpersonship of the Chief Secretary of the State. The mandate of this committee is to monitor the implementation of the rules, take necessary measures for the removal of difficulties at the State level, and recommend effective implementation strategies to the State Pollution Control Board.
As per Rule 19(3), the committee shall comprise representatives from concerned State Departments, the State Pollution Control Board, and relevant stakeholders including treatment facility providers.
In order to comply with the provision of the SWM, Rules, 2026 it is decided to constitute the said State Level Committee as follows:-
1. Chief Secretary — Chairperson
2. Secretary for Urban Development — Member
3. Secretary for Environment — Member
4. Secretary for Panchayat — Member
5. Secretary for Science and Technology & Waste Management — Member
6. District Magistrate/District Collector, North Goa — Member
7. District Magistrate/District Collector, South Goa — Member OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026 8. Principal Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD) — Member 9. Director, Department of Environment — Member Convenor 10. Director, Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) — Member 11. Director, Directorate of Panchayats (DoP) — Member 12. Director, Department of Education — Member 13. Member Secretary, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) — Member 14. Managing Director, Goa Waste Management Corporation — Member (GWMC)
15. Managing Director, Sewerage Infrastructure Development — Member Corporation of Goa Limited (SIDCGL)
16. Director, Hindustan Waste Treatment Private Limited — Member 17. Director, Vasudha Waste Treatment Private Limited — Member The Committee shall monitor the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and also take such measures as required for removal of difficulties at the State Level. It may further be stipulated in the notification that the composition of this Committee may be amended, expanded, or expert members may be co-opted as and when required, to ensure the effective implementation of the rules.
This Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sachin S. Desai, Director (Environment & CC).
Panaji.
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Addendum
No. 76/4/2010/ENVT&CC/DIR/Part-II/118 Date : 30-Apr-2026
Read: Order No. 76/4/2010/ENVT & CC/DIR/Part/1829 dated 03-01-2025 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 42 dated 16 January, 2025.
After Serial No. 40 of the notification read above, the following members shall be added, namely:-
| Sr. No. | Members | Designation |
| 41. | Head, Mercantile Marine Department | Member |
| 42. | Director, Department of Tourism | Member |
| 43. | Territory Co-ordinator (Retail), Bharat Petroleum | Member |
| 44. | Terminal Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. | Member |
| 45. | Chief, Advanced Training Institute – ONGC | Member |
| 46. | Shri Amol Anilrao Deshpande, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering BITS Pilani | Expert Member |
The rest of contents remain the same.
Sachin S Desai, Director (Environment & CC).
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Corrigendum
No. 76/4/2010/ENVT&CC/DIR/Part-II/120 Date : 30-Apr-2026
Read: Order No. 76/4/2010/ENVT&CC/DIR/Part/1829 dated 03-01-2025 published in the Official Gazette Series II No. 42 dated 16th January, 2025.
In the above referred Order, at Sr. No.27 of Table for State Oil Spill Crisis Management Group (SOS- CMG): The Director, National Disaster Management Authority may be read as Member Secretary, Goa State Disaster Management Authority.
The rest of contents remain the same.
Sachin S. Desai, Director (Environment & CC).
Panaji.
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Department of Information and Publicity
Notification
No. DI/INF/Revisit-PAC/2024-25/680 Date : 04-May-2026
Read: 1) Notification No. DI/INF/Revisit-PAC/2024-25/4153 dt. 04-04-2025.
2) Notification No. DI/INF/Revisit-PAC/2024-25/4403 dt. 09-10-2025.
In pursuance of Clause 4 of the Goa Media Representatives Accreditation Rules, 2025, the Government of Goa is pleased to constitute the Press Accreditation Committee under the Chairmanship of the Director, Department of Information and Publicity; Information Officer (Publicity), Department of Information & Publicity as the Member Secretary and consisting of the following members:
1. Shri Joel Alphonso — Member
2. Shri Suraj Nandrekar — Member
3. Shri Vassudev Pagi — Member
4. Smt. Gauree Malkarnekar — Member
5. Shri Narayan Pissurlenkar — Member
6. Shri Gautam Shirodkar — Member
7. Shri Loukik Shilkar — Member
8. Shri Kanzil Rodrigues — Member
The term of the Committee shall be for a period of two years, commencing from the date of its 1st meeting.
This supersedes earlier Notification No. DI/INF/Revisit-PAC/2024-25/4403 dated 09-10-2025 and issues with the approval of Government vide U. O. No. 12227/F dated March 6, 2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Department of Personnel
Order
No. 6/1/2026-PER/1253 Date : 29-Apr-2026
On the recommendation of the Goa Services Board, the Governor of Goa is pleased to order the transfer and posting of the following Senior Scale Officer of Goa Civil Service, in public interest, with immediate effect:-
| Sr. No. | Name and present posting of the officer | Posted as |
| 1. | Smt. Trupti Manerikar, Joint Secretary (Health) | Joint Secretary (Ayush) |
Dr. Pooja Madkaikar, Director (Administration), Directorate of Health Services holding additional charge of Under Secretary (Health-II) shall also hold the charge of Director, Department of Ayush in addition to her own duties.
Dr. Pranab Bhat, Joint Secretary (Budget) holding additional charge of Joint Secretary (Debt Management Unit) shall also hold the charge of Joint Secretary (Health) in addition to his own duties.
The officers shall complete handing over and taking over process with immediate effect and submit compliance.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Public Health
Order
No. 7/24/2018-III/PHD/1020 Date : 24-Apr-2026
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their Letter No. COM/II/11/35(1)/2026/514 dated 13-03-2026, Government is pleased to promote Shri Sudesh Nanda Gaude, Assistant Professor in Psychiatric Social Work to the post of Associate Professor in Psychiatric Social Work in Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Bambolim on regular basis in the Level 11 of Pay Matrix and other allowances to be fixed as per rules with immediate effect.
The promotion of Shri. Sudesh Nanda Gaude, Assistant Professor in Psychiatric Social Work is made due to the creation of post vide Order No. 6/3/2018-III/PHD/1338 dated 10-09-2019.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Revenue
Notification
No. 28/4/13/2025/RD-I/596 Date : 04-May-2026
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (a) of Section 35 of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Goa Act No. 9 of 1969) (hereinafter referred to as the "said Code"), the Government of Goa, being of the opinion that it is necessary in the public interest for the purpose of carrying out the objects of the said Code, hereby exempts the land admeasuring an area of 12,916 sq. mts., surveyed under Chalta No. 50 of P.T. Sheet No. 81 of City Margao, Taluka Salcete, District South Goa, State of Goa, from the payment of fees amounting OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026 to Rs. 61,99,680/- (Rupees sixty-one lakhs, ninety-nine thousand, six hundred and eighty only) payable under clause (ii) of sub-section (6) of section 32, and penalty amounting to Rs. 64,15,200/- (Rupees sixty-four lakhs, fifteen thousand and two hundred only) payable under section 33, of the said code subject to the condition that the said land shall be used exclusively for institutional purpose i.e. construction of an educational institution.
This Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Vrushika Kauthankar, Under Secretary (Revenue-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management
Order
No. GWMC/Tech/233/2025-26/117 Date : 05-May-2026
Read Order No.: GWMC/Tech/233/2022-23/300 dated 05-06-2023.
The Government is pleased to re-constitute Condemnation Committee under GWMC constituted vide above read order and published in the Official Gazette Series II No.10 dated 08-06-2023 as follows:
| 1. | The Managing Director, GWMC | Chairman |
| 2. | Shri Henrique A C Vaz, Assistant Surveyor of Work (ASW), PWD | Member |
| 3. | Shri Naresh Hede, Assistant Engineer, PWD | Member |
| 4. | Shri Pundalik Sawant, Assistant Surveyor of Work (ASW), PWD | Member |
| 5. | Shri Arvind Painginkar, Assistant Engineer, PWD | Member |
| 6. | Assistant Accounts Officer, GWMC | Member |
| 7. | Shri Richard Fernandes, Deputy Manager, GWMC | Member |
| 8. | Shri Shoukan Teli, Deputy Manager, GWMC | Member |
| 9. | Shri Samir Natekar, Assistant Manager, GWMC | Member |
| 10. | Shri Krupesh Dessai, Engineer, GWMC | Member |
| 11. | Shri Pranav Nagarsekar, Engineer, GWMC | Member |
| 12. | Shri Rohan Ghadi, Deputy Manager, GWMC | Member Secretary |
(i) The role & responsibilities of the committee members shall be as per clause 3.2 of the notified condemnation policy Vide Notification No. GWMC/Tech/219/2020-21/1528 published in the Official Gazzette Govt. of Goa, Series I No. 53 dated 31st March, 2022.
(ii) The term of this Committee shall be for a further period of 3 (three) years with immediate effect and may be extended or re-constituted with the approval of the Government/Chairman, GWMC.
This issues with the approval of the Government.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Order
No. 5/15(1)/TRG/SDCT/09/Part File/216 Date : 29-Apr-2026
Sub.: Re-Constitution of State Steering Committee (SSC) under the Scheme "Upgradation of 1396 ITIs into Centre of Excellence Through Public Private Partnership (PPP)".
Sanction of the Government is hereby conveyed for re-constitution of State Steering Committee (SSC) consisting of following members for Implementation of Government of India Scheme "Upgradation 1396 Government ITIs into Center of Excellence through Public Private Partnership (PPP)" at Vasco Govt. ITI:-
1. Secretary, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship — Chairman
2. Asst. Account Officer, O/o DSDE, Panaji-Goa — Member
3. Principal Chief Engineer, Public Work Department (PWD), Panaji-Goa — Member
4. Shri Ajoy Raj, M/s Marine Electrical Services, Representative of Goa State — Member
Industries Association, Panaji-Goa
5. Shri Chandrakant Gawas, Shradha Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd., Representative of — Member.
Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Panaji-Goa
6. Ms. Sonia Kunkolienkar, Representative and State Council Member, — Member.
Confederation of Indian Industry, Panaji-Goa
7. Shri Anand Rajadhyaksha, Head- HR of M/s. Paradeep, Phosphates — Member
Ltd./Chairman, IMC Vasco Govt. ITI
8. Shri Krishnendu Munda, DGM (HR) M/s. Lupin, Limited, Verna-Goa/Member, — Member
IMC Vasco Govt. ITI
9. Shri Manoj Kharde, Senior Manager (HR), M/s. Sanofi-Synthelabo (India), Pvt. — Member
Ltd., Verna-Goa/Member, IMC Vasco Govt. ITI
10. Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim-Goa — Member
11. Director, Directorate of Higher Education, Porvorim-Goa — Member
12. Director, Directorate of Education, Porvorim-Goa — Member
13. Director, Directorate of (Skill Development & Entrepreneurship), Panaji-Goa — Member
Secretary
The SSC shall perform following roles and responsibilities:-
1. Guide and monitor implementation of the PPP Scheme at Vasco Govt. ITI at State level.
2. Review and recommend Institute Development Plan (IDP) of the ITI.
3. Authorise submission of periodic report to National Steering Committee (NSC) or Government of
India.
4. Review and approve training plans for the staff of State Implementation Cell (SIC).
5. Co-ordinate with Industry/Industry partner/Industry Association for better implementation of PPP
scheme.
6. Perform any other specific function as provided under Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement
(MoA).
The Tenure of State Steering Committee (SSC) will be for the period of three years from the date of issue of notification or till the re-constitution of the SSC thereafter, whichever is later.
The SSC shall meet as frequently as may be felt necessary and otherwise at least once in three months.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Non official members who attend the meeting shall be paid a fixed honorarium of Rs. 1500/- (Rupees fifteen hundred only) per meeting and no other TA/DA shall be payable.
By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.
Vinayak M. Kambli, Director, Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Panaji.
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Department of Town and Country Planning
Office of the Chief Town Planner
Order
No. 1/3/TCP(Part-File)/2017-19/1033 Date : 30-Apr-2026
Government is pleased to order transfer of the following Officers of the Town and Country Planning Department, in public interest, with immediate effect:
| Sr. No. | Name and Designation of the Officers | Present posting | Proposed posting |
| 1. | Shri Yugandaraj V. Redkar, Deputy Town Planner | TCP Headquarters, Panaji, with additional charge of G.I.D.C. | TCP Headquarters, Panaji. |
| 2. | Smt. Sampurna P. Bhagat, Deputy Town Planner | TCP Headquarters, Panaji | TCP Headquarters, Panaji, with additional charge of G.I.D.C. |
This is issued with the approval of Government.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sd/-, Vertika Dagur, Chief Town Planner (Administration/Planning/Land Use)/HoD & ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. 36/18/39A/Notification (32F)/TCP/2026/358 Date : 05-May-2026
Whereas, the Town and Country Planning Department of the Government of Goa received applications under sub-section (1) of Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975) for change of zones in the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 in respect of the plots of land as specified in detail in column Nos. (2) to (7) of the Table below (hereinafter referred to as "the said Proposals");
TABLE
| Sr. No. | Name of the Applicant | Survey No./ Sub Division No./P.T. Sheet No./ Chalta No. | Name of Village and Taluka | Published land use as per RPG-2021/ODP (Total Area) in m2 | Proposed land use | Area proposed in sq. mts. | Decision of the Government |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) |
| 1. | Sandeep Vaman Morajkar & Mamta Sandeep Morajkar | 47/1-E-1 (Part) | Sarvona, Bicholim | Orchard Total Area (605) | Settlement Zone | 441 | Approved for change of zone an area of 441m2 from Orchard to Settlement Zone. |
| 2. | Revati S. Naik | 43/1-H (Part) | Orgao, Ponda | Partly Settlement (542m2), Partly Orchard (533m2) Total Area (1075) | Settlement Zone | 533 | Approved for change of zone an area of 533m2 from Orchard to Settlement Zone. |
| 3. | Revati S. Naik | 43/1-H (Part) | Orgao, Ponda | Orchard Total Area (477) | Settlement Zone | 477 | Approved for change of zone an area of 477m2 from Orchard to Settlement Zone. |
| 4. | Mahesh Madhusudan Desai | 227/13 (Part) | Dhargalim, Pernem | Partly Settlement Zone (2043m2), Partly Cultivable Land with Irrigation Command Area (1432m2) Total Area (3475) | Settlement zone | 1432 | Approved for change of zone an area of 1432m2 from Cultivable Land with Irrigation Command Area to Settlement Zone with Irrigation Command Area subject to secondary development shall be permitted strictly after obtaining NOC from Water Resources Department. |
And whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Goa Town and Country Planning (Change of zone of land in the Regional Plan or the Outline Development Plan) Rules, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the "said Rules"), the Town and Country Planning Department after scrutinizing the said proposals placed such proposals alongwith its scrutiny reports before the Goa Town and Country Planning Board for its recommendations/approval/decision;
And whereas, the Goa Town and Country Planning Board approved the said proposals as specified in column No. 8 of the above Table;
And whereas, notices as required by sub-rule (2) of Rule 4 of the said Rules were published,—
(i) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification (44)/TCP/2026/96 dated 11-02-2026, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 46 dated 12-02-2026 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 1);
(ii) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification(12)/TCP/2024/59 dated 10-12-2024, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 37 dated 12-12-2024 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 2 & 3);
(iii) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification(31)/TCP/2025/482 dated 17-09-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 26 dated 25-09-2025 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 4) and suggestions were invited from the public within a period of thirty days from the date of publication to the said Notifications in the Official Gazette.
And whereas, suggestions received from public were placed before the Goa Town and Country Planning Board in terms of sub-rule (3) of Rule 4 for its recommendation/approval and the Goa Town and Country Planning Board after due consideration of the suggestions received from the public recommended the proposals for change of zone as regards to Sr. No. 1 in its 230th Meeting held on 30-03-2026, Sr. No. 2 & 3 in its 212th Meeting held on 03-02-2025 and Sr. No. 4 in its 228th Meeting held on 18-02-2026 and directed to take further action as per sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 of the said Rules;
And whereas, as required by sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 of the said Rules, the recommendation/approval/decision of the Goa Town and Country Planning Board along with the said proposals were placed before the Government for its decision and the Government has approved the same;
Now, therefore, in view of the recommendation of the Goa Town and Country Planning Board being approved by the Government and in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975) read with sub-rule (5) of Rule 4 of the Goa Town and Country Planning (Change of zone of land in the Regional Plan or the Outline Development Plan) Rules, 2024, the OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026 Regional Plan is hereby altered and modified as specified in column No. (8) of above Table and as directed by the Government for carrying out change of zone of land in respect of the plots of land as specified in detail in column Nos. (2) to (7) of above Table.
The alteration and modification of the Regional Plan as notified in this Notification shall be subject to the outcome of the PIL Writ Petition Nos. 53 of 2024 and 54 of 2024 which are pending final disposal before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay at Goa.
Vertika Dagur, Chief Town Planner (Planning).
Panaji.
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Department of Tribal Welfare
Directorate of Tribal Welfare
Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/371 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Service matters and Employment.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Service matters and Employment of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Service matters and Employment:-
1. Shri Sudesh Gaude, Assistant Professor in Psychiatric Social Work, — Chairman/ Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Bambolim-Goa
Team Leader 2. Smt. Yanita Palkar, Assistant Professor in Commerce, Government college — Member of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola-Goa
3. Shri Rauji Gaunkar, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, — Member Goa University
4. Dr. Chetan Ladu Gaude, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, AHSC — Member Department of Orthopedic Surgery Goa Medical College, Bambolim-Goa
5. Shri Sunil Jalmi, Assistant Engineer, PWD Althinho, Goa — Member 6. Shri Deepak Velip, Asst. Account Officer, Kala Academy, Panaji Goa — Member 7. Shri Arjun Sangodkar, Police Inspector, Goa Police Department, Panaji- — Member Goa
8. Shri Chandrakant Gaude, Instructor, Department of Skill Development and — Member Entrepreneurship, Panaji-Goa
9. Shri Thanu Jalmi, Statistical Officer, Directorate of Social Welfare — Member 10. Shri. Lilesh C. Kundaikar, Head clerk, Department of Empowerment of — Member Persons with Disabilities, Goa
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under: -
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Service matters and Employment.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Service matters and Employment.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026 Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Service matters and Employment.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Service matters and Employment outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/372 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Promoting Tribal Traditions and Culture Heritage.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Promoting Tribal Traditions and Cultural Heritage of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Promoting Traditions and Cultural Heritage:-
1. Shri Sagun Velip, Director, Department of Textile, Coir and Handicraft, Panaji Goa — Chairman/
Team Leader 2. Shri Shrikant Gaude, Assistant Professor, Kala Academy Goa's college of Theatre — Member Arts, Ponda Goa
3. Shri Umesh Shirodkar, Assistant Officer, Department of Art & Culture, Panaji Goa — Member 4. Shri Diptesh Gaude, Cultural Programmer, Department of Art & Culture, Panaji Goa — Member 5. Shri Chetan Khedekar, Cultural Assistant, Department of Art & Culture, Panaji Goa — Member 6. Shri Anand Velip, Colamba Rivona-Goa — Member 7. Shri Sandesh Gaonkar, Caurem-Goa — Member 8. Shri Balchandra Usgaonkar, Karambolim, Tiswadi — Member 9. Shri Sadanand Velip, Davkon Dharbandora-Goa — Member 10. Shri Ramnath Janodkar, Vade Curdi-Goa — Member
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under: -
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Promoting Tribal Traditions and Cultural Heritage.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Promoting Traditions and Cultural Heritage.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Promoting Traditions and Cultural Heritage.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 20264. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Promoting Traditions and Cultural Heritage outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/373 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Sports Sector.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Sports sector of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Sports sector:-
1. Dr. Ajay R. Gaude, Director of Sports & Youth Affairs, Panaji-Goa — Chairman/
Team Leader 2. Shri Deepesh Priolkar, Managing Director SC/OBC Corporation,
— Member Panaji-Goa
3. Shri Shrikant Velip, AAO, office of Directorate of Tribal Welfare — Member 4. Shri Bhuvaneshwar Fatarpekar, Advocate Carambolims — Member 5. Shri Tukaram Velip — Member 6. Shri Rupesh Tawadkar — Member 7. Shri Nilesh Gaonkar — Member 8. Shri Deepak Gaonkar — Member 9. Shri Kripesh Deikar — Member
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under:-
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Sports sector.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Sports.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Sports sector.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Sports sector outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa. Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/374 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Schemes implemented for Tribal Community in Goa.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Schemes implemented for Tribal Community in Goa of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Schemes implemented for Tribal Community in Goa:-
1. Shri Mangaldas Gaonkar, Director Adm, Sports Authority of Goa — Chairman/
Team Leader
2. Shri Umesh Balchandra Kholkar, Staff Family Welfare Bureau, Directorate of — Member Health Science, Campal Panaji-Goa
3. Shri Deu Mukund Gawade, Head Clerk, Social Welfare Department, Panaji Goa — Member
4. Shri Subhash Janu Gaunkar, Statistical Officer, Directorate of Planning Statistics — Member and Evaluation, Porvorim-Goa
5. Shri Sanjay Paik Velip, O/o Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers, Althinho
— Member Panaji-Goa
6. Shri Jayesh Mayekar, Administrator Communidade Central Zone, Panaji-Goa — Member
7. Shri Sajjan Fatarpekar, Statistical Officer, Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Panaji- — Member Goa
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under:-
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Schemes implemented for Tribal Community in Goa.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Schemes implemented for Tribal Community in Goa.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Schemes implemented for Tribal Community in Goa.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Schemes implemented for Tribal Community in Goa outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Government within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/375 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Health and Wellbeing.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Health and Wellbeing of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Health and Wellbeing:-
1. Dr. Madhu Godkirekar, Associate Professor, Dept of Forensic
— Chairman/ Medicine, District Hospital, Margao-Goa
Team Leader 2. Dr. Venku Gaude, Asst. Lecturer, Goa Medical College, Bambolim- — Member Goa
3. Dr. Utkarsh Betodkar, Chief Medical Officer, Directorate of Health — Member Services, Panaji-Goa
4. Dr. Rupchandra Navelkar, Medical Officer, Directorate of Health
— Member Services, Panaji-Goa
5. Dr. Vishwanath Madkaikar, Asst. Lecturer, Goa Medical College,
— Member Bambolim-Goa
6. Dr. Sandesh Madkaikar, Chief Medical Officer, CHC, Piliem,
— Member Dharbandora-Goa
7. Dr. Vithoba Gaude, Medical Officer, Directorate of Health Services, — Member Panaji-Goa
8. Dr. Sameer Velip, Physician — Member 9. Dr. Divakar Velip, Physician (Ayurvedic), Canacona-Goa — Member 10. Dr. Deelip Kerkar, Gynecologist, Ponda-Goa — Member
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under:-
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Health and Wellbeing.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Health and Wellbeing.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Health and Wellbeing.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Health and Wellbeing outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/376 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Infrastructure.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Infrastructure of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Infrastructure:-
1. Shri Ankush Gaonkar, Additional Chief Engineer, WRD, Porvorim-Goa — Chairman/
Team Leader 2. Shri Sanjay Gaude, Superintendent Engineer-SSW-PWD, Althinho Goa — Member 3. Shri Narayan Tivrekar, Superintendent Engineer, Department of — Member Drinking Water, Fatorda-Goa
4. Shri Sagar Gaunkar, Executive Engineer, WRD, Porvorim-Goa — Member 5. Shri Mario Fernandes, Executive Engineer, WRD, Panaji-Goa — Member 6. Shri Ramdas Salelkar, Executive Engineer, Electricity Department, — Member Panaji-Goa
7. Shri. Shrikant Gaunkar, Retired Executive Engineer, Margao Goa — Member 8. Shri Keshav Gaude, Assistant Engineer, Electricity Department, Panaji- — Member Goa
9. Shri Diwakar Gauns, Junior Engineer, WRD Porvorim-Goa — Member 10. Shri Sandesh Poinguitkar, Junior Engineer, WRD Porvorim-Goa — Member The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under:-
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Infrastructure.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Infrastructure.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Infrastructure.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Infrastructure outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/377 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Education.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Education Sector of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Education:-
1. Dr. Ulhas B. Gaonkar, Headmaster, Government High School, Amona — Chairman/ Bicholim-Goa
Team Leader 2. Dr. Shambhu S. Ghadi, Dy. Director of Education of Planning, Directorate of — Member Education, Porvorim-Goa
— Member 3. Prof. Vinod Kankonkar, Assistant Professor of History, D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University, Taligao-Goa
4. Prof. Devanand Velingkar, Assistant Professor of Commerce, Government — Member College of Arts Commerce and Science, Khandola Marcel-Goa
5. Dr. Priyanka Lavkush Malik, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Government — Member College of Arts Commerce and Science, Quepem-Goa
6. Dr. Gajanan Gaude, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Engineering, — Member Farmagudi-Goa
7. Shri Ganesh Gawade, Assistant District Education Inspector, Office of the — Member ADEI, Dharbandora Goa
8. Shri Ashok Velip, Headmaster, Shri Balram Day Care High School, Canacona- — Member Goa
9. Shri Akash Arjun Gaonkar, College Librarian, Government College of Arts — Member Commerce and Science, Quepem-Goa
10. Shri Bhupesh Madkaikar, ITI Instructor, Government ITI Panaji-Goa — Member
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under: -
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Education.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Education.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Education.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Education outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/378 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Women Empowerment.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Women Empowerment of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Women Empowerment:-
1. Smt. Savita Tawadkar, Headmistress, Balaram Residential High School,
— Chairman/ Amone Poiguinim Canacona-Goa
Team Leader 2. Smt. Sharmila Gaonkar, Senior Scale Officer of Goa Civil Service — Member 3. Smt. Avelina D'Sa, Junior Scale officer of Goa Civil Service — Member 4. Dr. Talash Sagun Velip, Medical Officer, CHC Curchorem-Goa — Member 5. Smt. Meghana Gaude, Block Development Officer, Directorate of Panchayat — Member 6. Smt. Shashikala Dilesh Kalekar, Assistant Teacher, Sarvodaya Educational — Member Society's High School, Curchorem-Goa
7. Smt. Sneha Shrikant Gaonkar, Retired Headmistress, Margao-Goa — Member 8. Adv. Sushma Gaude @ Vantekar, Priol Ponda-Goa — Member 9. Smt. Deepika Gaonkar, , Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Panaji-Goa — Member
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under:-
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Women Empowerment.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Women Empowerment.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Women Empowerment.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Women Empowerment outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/379 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in land and Housing.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Land and Housing of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Land and Housing:-
1. Shri Shankar Gaonkar, Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Panaji-Goa — Chairman/
Team Leader 2. Shri Amitesh Shirvoikar, Dy. Collector and SDO Dharbandora-Goa — Member 3. Shri Milindra Velip, Dy. Collector and SDO Sanguem-Goa — Member 4. Shri Sadashiv Gaonkar, Executive Engineer, Goa Housing Board, Porvorim- — Member Goa
5. Shri Ulhas Kuiro Velip, Assistant Director, Department of Civil Supplies and — Member Consumer Affairs
6. Shri Sagar Navelkar, Inspector of Survey and Land Records, Quepem-Goa — Member
7. Shri Narendra Usgaonkar, Accountant Goa Rehabilitation Board, Patto Panaji- — Member Goa
8. Shri Jiv Velip, Field Surveyor, Office of Deputy Collector South II — Member Collectorate, South Margao-Goa
9. Shri Digambar Gaonkar, O/o Kala Academy, Panaji-Goa — Member 10. Shri Ravindra Velip, Caure Pirla, Quepem-Goa — Member
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under:-
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Land and Housing.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Land and Housing.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Land and Housing.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Land and Housing outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/380 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Tribal Literature.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Tribal Literature of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Tribal Literature:-
1. Shri Ramnath Gajanan Gawade, President, Adivasi Sahitya Sangh — Chairman/ Goa
Team Leader
2. Shri Pandurang Kashinath Gaude, Sahitya Academy Award Winner — Member for translation
3. Shri Pratapsing Kankar Velip, Writer, Retired Senior Scale Officer — Member
4. Shri Vincy Quadroz, Romi and Devanagari Konkani Writer, Winner — Member of Sahitya Akademy Award for Children
5. Shri Pobra Fernandes, Romi Konkani Writer — Member
6. Shri Adinash Kunkolkar, Konkani Marathi Writer, Winner of — Member Kalavriddhi award of Art and Culture Department
7. Shri Gautam Gaude, Writer, Theatre Art Teacher, Art and Culture — Member Department, Panaji-Goa
8. Shri Nirghosh C Gaude, Journalist, LDC, Department of Land and — Member Survey Goa
9. Smt. Deepa Akarkar, Poet, Office of, SC/ST Commission, Panaji- — Member Goa
Dr. Ramnath Pandhari Gawade, Konkani Marathi Writer, Jailor — Member 10 .
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under:-
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Tribal Literature.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Tribal Literature.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in Tribal Literature.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Tribal Literature outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Order
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/381 Date : 20-Apr-2026
Sub.: Constitution of a committee for formulation of vision document for Tribal Development in Farming and Livelihood.
The Government of Goa has decided to prepare a 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037'a comprehensive Document for the Development of Tribal Community of Goa with aim of ensuring. inclusive, sustainable and equitable Development in Farming and Livelihood of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
Government hereby constitutes a committee of following composition for proposing inputs for preparation of 'Road map for Tribal Vision 2037' pertaining to the Farming and Livelihood:-
1. Shri Ramesh Gaonkar, Additional Collector–II, Margao-Goa — Chairman/
Team Leader 2. Shri Shivdas Gaonkar, Deputy Director, Directorate of Agriculture, Caranzalem, — Member Panaji-Goa
3. Shri Bhiku Gawas, Deputy Collector, Tiswadi-Goa — Member 4. Shri Chandrakant Velip, Deputy Director Fisheries — Member 5. Shri Gaurav Gaonkar, Mamlatdar, Salcete-Goa —
6. Shri Chandresh Gaonkar, Deputy Director DPSE, Goa — Member 7. Shri Milan Gaonkar, Assistant Director, Directorate of Agriculture, Caranzalem, — Member Panaji-Goa
8. Dr. Dhillan Mhalgo Velip, State Program Manager, Goa State Rural Livelihood — Member Mission
9. Shri. Ganesh Velip, Retired Executive Engineer, PWD, Margao-Goa — Member 10. Shri. Rajesh Gaonkar, Ziltawadi, Gaondongrim, Goa — Member
The Terms of Reference for the committee shall be as under:-
1. To review the status of Socio-economic Development of Scheduled Tribes in the state in Farming and Livelihood.
2. To identify key challenges and gaps in the area of Farming and Livelihood.
3. To consult stakeholders including Tribal Communities, Civil Society, Organization, experts and relevant Department and recommend short term and long term strategies for Tribal Development and suggest policy reforms, institutional mechanism and monitoring framework in education.
4. To submit a vision document for tribal Development in Farming and Livelihood outlining strategic priorities.
Committee shall submit the report to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare within 30 days from the date of issuance of this order and the Chairman/Team Leader of the committee shall have liberty to utilize necessary secretarial and logistical support of his Department/Office for the purpose.
Committee may Co-opt additional experts or representatives of Departments/Institutions as required and may hold consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings for effective preparation of their report.
By order & in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 6 07TH MAY, 2026Department of Urban Development
Municipal Administration
Notification
No. DMA/ENGG/SWM RULES 26/SLSC/2026-27/F-40/325 Date : 29-Apr-2026
Whereas under Rule 35(2)(vi) of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, the State Government is required to constitute a State Level Steering Committee on Circular Economy in Solid Waste Processing and Reuse;
Accordingly, the State Government hereby constitutes the State Level Steering Committee on Circular Economy in Solid Waste Processing and Reuse with the following composition:
| Sr. No. (1) | Designation (2) | Member (3) |
| 1. | Secretary-Urban Development | Chairman |
| 2. | Secretary-Panchayat | Member |
| 3. | Director, Environment and Climate Change | Member |
| 4. | Director, Panchayat | Member |
| 5. | Director, Tourism Department | Member |
| 6. | Managing Director, Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) | Member |
| 7. | Member Secretary, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) | Member |
| 8. | Managing Director, Goa Industrial Development Corporation | Member |
| 9. | Commissioner, Corporation of the City of Panaji | Member |
| 10. | Chief Officer of all Municipal Council | Member |
| 11. | Representative from Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) | Member |
| 12. | Technical Advisor from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH | Member |
| 13. | Regional Director from All India Institute of Local Self-Government | Member |
| 14. | Chairman of Goa Waste Management Association | Member |
| 15. | Technical Expert from IIT/BITS | Member |
| 16. | Representative from registered Recycling Units | Member |
| 17. | Representative NGO Goa Civic and Consumer Action Network (Goa CAN) | Member |
| 18. | Director, Urban Development | Member Secretary Converter |
Experts/researchers excelling in different categories of waste management may be included as special invitees to the meetings of this Steering Committee. These experts shall help the steering committee with their expertise in treatment and potential uses of the different categories of waste to effectively steer towards achieving the objectives of circular economy in different waste categories.
Shri Brijesh Manerkar, Director, Urban Development, ex officio Additional Secretary.
Panaji.
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