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
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
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.
No. 5/446/ARPZ/25-26/HSG-MAINT/REG/2057
Date : 24-Mar-2026
No. 5/436/ARPZ/25-26/Hsg-Maint/Reg./1897
Date : 16-Feb-2026
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
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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
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
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
No. DHE/ADMN/173/WA-TIP-Inter-Assist./2025/811
Date : 29-Apr-2026
No. 2-120/2024/ENVT&CC/DIR/117
Date : 30-Apr-2026
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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.
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xi.
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
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:-
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(i)
one representative of Non-Government organisation working in the field of
environment (for a term of one year)
—
Member.
(ii)
one representative of community-based organisation nominated by the State
Government (for a term of one year)
—
Member.
(iii)
one expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of
Goa to be nominated by Government of Goa (for a term of one year)
—
Member.
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.
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)
Member.
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
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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
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
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Date : 28-Apr-2026
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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
(GWMC)
—
Member
15.
Managing
Director,
Sewerage
Infrastructure
Development
Corporation of Goa Limited (SIDCGL)
—
Member
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
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).
Panaji.
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Date : 30-Apr-2026
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Corrigendum
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
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.
Abhir C. Hede, Director (Information & Publicity) & ex-officio Jt. Secretary.
Panaji.
No. 76/4/2010/ENVT&CC/DIR/Part-II/120
Date : 30-Apr-2026
No. DI/INF/Revisit-PAC/2024-25/680
Date : 04-May-2026
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Department of Personnel
Order
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
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
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
No. 6/1/2026-PER/1253
Date : 29-Apr-2026
No. 7/24/2018-III/PHD/1020
Date : 24-Apr-2026
No. 28/4/13/2025/RD-I/596
Date : 04-May-2026
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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
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.
Harish Adconkar, GCS, Director (S&T &WM)/ex officio, Jt. Secretary.
Panaji.
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Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Order
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
Industries Association, Panaji-Goa
—
Member
5.
Shri Chandrakant Gawas, Shradha Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd., Representative of
Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Panaji-Goa
—
Member.
6.
Ms. Sonia Kunkolienkar, Representative and State Council Member,
Confederation of Indian Industry, Panaji-Goa
—
Member.
7.
Shri Anand Rajadhyaksha, Head- HR of M/s. Paradeep, Phosphates
Ltd./Chairman, IMC Vasco Govt. ITI
—
Member
8.
Shri Krishnendu Munda, DGM (HR) M/s. Lupin, Limited, Verna-Goa/Member,
IMC Vasco Govt. ITI
—
Member
9.
Shri Manoj Kharde, Senior Manager (HR), M/s. Sanofi-Synthelabo (India), Pvt.
Ltd., Verna-Goa/Member, IMC Vasco Govt. ITI
—
Member
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.
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Non 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
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.
_____________________
Notification
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.
No. 1/3/TCP(Part-File)/2017-19/1033
Date : 30-Apr-2026
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Date : 05-May-2026
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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
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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
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,
Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Bambolim-Goa
—
Chairman/
Team Leader
2.
Smt. Yanita Palkar, Assistant Professor in Commerce, Government college
of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola-Goa
—
Member
3.
Shri Rauji Gaunkar, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science,
Goa University
—
Member
4.
Dr. Chetan Ladu Gaude, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, AHSC
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Goa Medical College, Bambolim-Goa
—
Member
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-
Goa
—
Member
8.
Shri Chandrakant Gaude, Instructor, Department of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, Panaji-Goa
—
Member
9.
Shri Thanu Jalmi, Statistical Officer, Directorate of Social Welfare
—
Member
10.
Shri. Lilesh C. Kundaikar, Head clerk, Department of Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities, 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
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
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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.
______________
Order
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
Arts, Ponda Goa
—
Member
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.
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4.
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.
______________
Order
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,
Panaji-Goa
—
Member
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.
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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.
______________
Order
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
Health Science, Campal Panaji-Goa
—
Member
3.
Shri Deu Mukund Gawade, Head Clerk, Social Welfare Department, Panaji Goa
—
Member
4.
Shri Subhash Janu Gaunkar, Statistical Officer, Directorate of Planning Statistics
and Evaluation, Porvorim-Goa
—
Member
5.
Shri Sanjay Paik Velip, O/o Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers, Althinho
Panaji-Goa
—
Member
6.
Shri Jayesh Mayekar, Administrator Communidade Central Zone, Panaji-Goa
—
Member
7.
Shri Sajjan Fatarpekar, Statistical Officer, 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 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.
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
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
Medicine, District Hospital, Margao-Goa
—
Chairman/
Team Leader
2.
Dr. Venku Gaude, Asst. Lecturer, Goa Medical College, Bambolim-
Goa
—
Member
3.
Dr. Utkarsh Betodkar, Chief Medical Officer, Directorate of Health
Services, Panaji-Goa
—
Member
4.
Dr. Rupchandra Navelkar, Medical Officer, Directorate of Health
Services, Panaji-Goa
—
Member
5.
Dr. Vishwanath Madkaikar, Asst. Lecturer, Goa Medical College,
Bambolim-Goa
—
Member
6.
Dr. Sandesh Madkaikar, Chief Medical Officer, CHC, Piliem,
Dharbandora-Goa
—
Member
7.
Dr. Vithoba Gaude, Medical Officer, Directorate of Health Services,
Panaji-Goa
—
Member
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.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Order
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
Drinking Water, Fatorda-Goa
—
Member
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,
Panaji-Goa
—
Member
7.
Shri. Shrikant Gaunkar, Retired Executive Engineer, Margao Goa
—
Member
8.
Shri Keshav Gaude, Assistant Engineer, Electricity Department, Panaji-
Goa
—
Member
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.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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SERIES II No. 6
07TH MAY, 2026
Order
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
Bicholim-Goa
—
Chairman/
Team Leader
2.
Dr. Shambhu S. Ghadi, Dy. Director of Education of Planning, Directorate of
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
—
Member
4.
Prof. Devanand Velingkar, Assistant Professor of Commerce, Government
College of Arts Commerce and Science, Khandola Marcel-Goa
—
Member
5.
Dr. Priyanka Lavkush Malik, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Government
College of Arts Commerce and Science, Quepem-Goa
—
Member
6.
Dr. Gajanan Gaude, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Engineering,
Farmagudi-Goa
—
Member
7.
Shri Ganesh Gawade, Assistant District Education Inspector, Office of the
ADEI, Dharbandora Goa
—
Member
8.
Shri Ashok Velip, Headmaster, Shri Balram Day Care High School, Canacona-
Goa
—
Member
9.
Shri Akash Arjun Gaonkar, College Librarian, Government College of Arts
Commerce and Science, Quepem-Goa
—
Member
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.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex-officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Date : 20-Apr-2026
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SERIES II No. 6
07TH MAY, 2026
Order
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,
Amone Poiguinim Canacona-Goa
—
Chairman/
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
Society’s High School, Curchorem-Goa
—
Member
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.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Date : 20-Apr-2026
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SERIES II No. 6
07TH MAY, 2026
Order
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-
Goa
— Member
5.
Shri Ulhas Kuiro Velip, Assistant Director, Department of Civil Supplies and
Consumer Affairs
— Member
6.
Shri Sagar Navelkar, Inspector of Survey and Land Records, Quepem-Goa
— Member
7.
Shri Narendra Usgaonkar, Accountant Goa Rehabilitation Board, Patto Panaji-
Goa
— Member
8.
Shri Jiv Velip, Field Surveyor, Office of Deputy Collector South II
Collectorate, South Margao-Goa
— Member
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.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
No. 1-508-2026-27/ADMN/DTW/379
Date : 20-Apr-2026
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SERIES II No. 6
07TH MAY, 2026
Order
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
Goa
—
Chairman/
Team Leader
2.
Shri Pandurang Kashinath Gaude, Sahitya Academy Award Winner
for translation
—
Member
3.
Shri Pratapsing Kankar Velip, Writer, Retired Senior Scale Officer
—
Member
4.
Shri Vincy Quadroz, Romi and Devanagari Konkani Writer, Winner
of Sahitya Akademy Award for Children
—
Member
5.
Shri Pobra Fernandes, Romi Konkani Writer
—
Member
6.
Shri Adinash Kunkolkar, Konkani Marathi Writer, Winner of
Kalavriddhi award of Art and Culture Department
—
Member
7.
Shri Gautam Gaude, Writer, Theatre Art Teacher, Art and Culture
Department, Panaji-Goa
—
Member
8.
Shri Nirghosh C Gaude, Journalist, LDC, Department of Land and
Survey Goa
—
Member
9.
Smt. Deepa Akarkar, Poet, Office of, SC/ST Commission, Panaji-
Goa
—
Member
10
.
Dr. Ramnath Pandhari Gawade, Konkani Marathi Writer, Jailor
—
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
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.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Date : 20-Apr-2026
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SERIES II No. 6
07TH MAY, 2026
Order
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,
Panaji-Goa
— Member
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,
Panaji-Goa
— Member
8.
Dr. Dhillan Mhalgo Velip, State Program Manager, Goa State Rural Livelihood
Mission
— Member
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.
Nilesh K. Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Date : 20-Apr-2026
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SERIES II No. 6
07TH MAY, 2026
Department of Urban Development
Municipal Administration
Notification
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.
No. DMA/ENGG/SWM RULES 26/SLSC/2026-27/F-40/325
Date : 29-Apr-2026
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SERIES II No. 6
07TH MAY, 2026
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