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Mashelkar to receive Gomant Gaurav Sanman
Mashelkar to receive Gomant Gaurav Sanman
The Goan Network
Published Apr 10
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PANAJI
The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), in collaboration with WPU Goa, will confer the “Gomant Gaurav Sanman” (Lifetime Achievement Award) on eminent scientist Prof. Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar. The award ceremony will be held on April 16 at Kala Academy, Panaji, at 4 pm, as part of the “Goa 2037: Knowledge, Industry & Sustainability Conclave.”
A Padma Vibhushan awardee and former Director General of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Dr Mashelkar is being honoured for his remarkable journey from Marcel village to becoming a globally respected thought leader in innovation and inclusive development.
GCCI President Pratima Dhond said the award recognises a lifetime of excellence and highlighted Dr Mashelkar’s philosophy of “Gandhian Engineering,” which promotes doing more with less for more people. WPU Goa Executive President Rahul Karad described him as a visionary rooted in Goan values of simplicity and resilience.
The conclave aims to align Goa’s growth with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. It will feature discussions on balancing industry with ecology and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry to position Goa as a global knowledge hub.
Commuters warn of accident risk, seek strict enforcement to prevent mishaps
THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Apr 10
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MARGAOThe issue of begging at the busy Old Market traffic circle resurfaced on Thursday evening after a woman carrying a minor child was seen weaving through moving traffic, seeking alms from motorists. The incident has once again highlighted serious safety concerns for both the beggars and road users.Eyewitnesses said the woman moved from vehicle to vehicle even during peak traffic hours, putting herself and the child at considerable risk. Motorists expressed alarm over the…
