Sanguem, July 4, 2025: Supporting the Authorities of Goa’s inclusive governance drive, the Division of Data Expertise, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) beneath the management of Hon’ble Minister Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte spearheaded digital inclusion efforts on the Consciousness & Profit Saturation Camp held in Sanguem, as a part of the nationwide “Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan” — India’s largest tribal empowerment marketing campaign led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
As a part of the initiative, the Division of ITE&C distributed 22 laptops to meritorious college students from Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) communities for the educational yr 2023–24, empowering them with instruments for schooling and digital studying.
Organised by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, the camp introduced collectively a number of state departments to ship welfare schemes, well being companies, and digital help on to tribal residents.
The camp was inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, and Hon’ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant. The dignitaries marked the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp, symbolizing the start of the occasion.
The gathering was additionally graced by a number of different dignitaries, together with Shri Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha); Shri Subhash Phal Dessai, Ho’ble Minister for Social Welfare; Shri Ramesh Tawadkar, Hon’ble Speaker of the Goa Legislative Meeting; and Shri Ganesh Gaonkar, MLA of Sanvordem Constituency and Chairman of GTDC, amongst others.
The Division of Data Expertise, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) highlighted how expertise is getting used to advertise inclusive growth throughout tribal areas of Goa.
The division showcased its digital initiatives aimed toward increasing entry, together with free laptops for meritorious ST/SC college students, ICT coaching for youth and homemakers beneath the ITKC Program, and the Goa On-line and Gramin Mitra platforms that collectively present over 200 important e-services throughout the state.
Officers additionally shared updates on the Har Ghar Fibre and BharatNet 3.0 efforts, that are increasing 4G and broadband infrastructure in rural areas, enabling higher entry to schooling, employment, and public companies.
As well as, the division arrange a stall on the camp, the place officers engaged in one-on-one interactions with group members, explaining numerous digital schemes, authorities e-services, and the long-term advantages of digital literacy.
Past digital empowerment, the camp offered free well being screenings and on-site welfare help, together with, Free routine screenings, breast and TB check-ups, dental assessments, and PMJAY well being card registrations have been performed on-site, creating an built-in service supply mannequin that prioritizes each connectivity and care.
This initiative kinds a part of the nationwide observance of 150 years of Janjatiya Gaurav, honouring the heritage, resilience, and contributions of India’s tribal communities.
The success of the occasion reaffirmed Goa’s dedication to tribal welfare, inclusive progress, and digitally enabled governance, paving the best way for a extra linked and empowered future.
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