District Collector & DEO, North Goa

Collector North Goa, Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, convened a district Level Committee meeting for determination of forest rights cases. During the meeting a total of 78 claims of Sigonem, Hivrem and Gullem village of Sattari Taluka were taken up for decision. @Coll_NorthGoa @goacm

As a part of the preparation for Census 2027, a 3-day training for field trainers organized by the Office of the Principal Census Officer (North Goa) was inaugurated today at the Secretariat Seminar Hall, Porvorim. The session was launched by Ms. Cheshta Yadav IAS, Director of Census Operation, Shri Ankit Yadav IAS, Collector North Goa, Shri Gurudas Dessai, Additional Collector-I, Shri Ishwar Madkaikar, Dy. Collector (DRO), and Ms. Shweta Nandwana, Dy. Director (DCO). 🇮🇳 #NorthGoa #Census2027 @dip_goa @DrPramodPSawant @GovtofGoa @goacm

As a part of the preparation for Census 2027, a 3-day training for field trainers organized by the Office of the Principal Census Officer (North Goa) was inaugurated today at the Secretariat Seminar Hall, Porvorim. The session was launched by Ms. Cheshta Yadav IAS, Director of Census Operations, Shri Ankit Yadav IAS, Collector North Goa, Shri Gurudas Dessai, Additional Collector-I, Shri Ishwar Madkaikar, Dy. Collector (DRO), and Ms. Shweta Nandwana, Dy. Director (DCO). #NorthGoa #Census2027

Self-Enumeration (SE) from 1st April to 15th April, 2026 🖥️ Portal: se.census.gov.in 🔹 Register household using mobile number 🔹 Verify via OTP & select preferred language 🔹 Enter location details & mark residence on map 🔹 Fill complete Census questionnaire 🔹 Preview, submit & generate SE ID 📌 Keep SE ID ready and share with Enumerator during visit. *“आमची जनगणना, आमचो विकास”* @CensusIndia2027 @Coll_SouthGoa @Coll_NorthGoa

Collector (North Goa), Shri Ankit Yadav IAS, along with Mayem MLA, Shri. @PremendraShet, SP (North Goa) Shri Harishchandra Madkaikar, SP Traffic Shri Prabodh Shirvaikar, Deputy Collector (Bicholim), SDPO (Bicholim) and representatives of temple committee and various line departments including PWD, Electricity, panchayat, excise, fire and emergency services conducted a review of the various infrastructural works and the arrangements in view of the Shirgao Jatra scheduled on 21st April,2026. A review of crowd management strategy, police deployment, setting up of control room along with installation of CCTV and Public announcement system, barricading, route plan, illumination along the routes was also taken and clear timelines were fixed focussing on the smooth and orderly conduct of the jatra. Collector(North Goa) directed all line departments to complete all the works by 10th April and to conduct a mock drill before the actual jatra. @Coll_NorthGoa @goacm

Additional Collector-II, North, Shri Pravin Hire Parab, Additional Collector-II, South and Kushavati District, Shri Ramesh Gaonkar jointly conveyed a meeting of the District Water and Sanitation Mission organized by Department of Drinking Water held at Conference Hall, Secretariat, Porvorim, today, to review the 'Jal Mahotsav' being celebrated from March 8-22, 2026. Among other matters discussed were constitution of water and sanitation committee, etc. Present were Shri V. J Bhende, Chief Engineer, Department of Drinking Water, among others. @Coll_SouthGoa @Coll_NorthGoa @KushavatiGoa

CS REVIEWS LPG SUPPLY IN THE STATE Domestic household consumers need not fear #LPG #LPGSupply

Important Advisory for Goan NRIs in West Asia & Gulf In view of the current situation in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has set up a Control Room to assist Indian citizens. 📞 MEA Control Room (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) Toll Free: 1800-118-797 +91 11 2301 2113 +91 11 2301 4104 +91 11 2301 7905 The Government of Goa has also established a Special Control Room for the Goan NRI and diaspora community residing in West Asia and Gulf countries. 📧 Email: commissioner-nri.goa@nic.in 📞 Contact Number: 0832-2419818 Goan citizens and their families may reach out through these channels for assistance, information, or emergency support.

North Goa DMF Promotes Beekeeping to Boost Farmers’ Income The North Goa District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Trust has launched a ₹30.5 lakh project titled “Skilling of Farmers for Beekeeping in Mining Affected Areas of North Goa” to promote apiculture as a sustainable livelihood option. In the first phase, 20 farmers have received hands-on training in colony management and honey extraction. The initiative aims to improve crop pollination, enhance farm productivity, and create additional income through honey and other bee products. Within just one month of implementation, several trained farmers have already begun earning income from honey sales, demonstrating the project’s strong livelihood potential. @dip_goa @DrPramodPSawant @GovtofGoa @goacm

DM North #Goa, issues ban order on unlawful assembly and any procession or rally will be strictly prohibited to prevent any nuisance disturbances and low and order problem, no loud speaker will be permitted to be used for the purpose of elections during the period preceding 48 hours from the commencement of the poll from 08:00 hours of 09/03/2026 to 18:00 hours of 11/03/2026 in the jurisdiction of Corporation of the city of Panaji in North Goa as per sub section (1) of section 189 of BNS.

Chief Minister, @DrPramodPSawant along with Mayem MLA, Shri. @PremendraShet offered prayers at Devi Shri Lairai Devasthan, Shirgao and also reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Shirgao Jatra.

Sensitisation Meeting and Enforcement Measures for Shri Devi Lairai Jatra, Shirgao In preparation for the forthcoming Annual Jatra of Shri Devi Lairai at Shirgao scheduled to commence on 21st April 2026, the District Administration, North Goa, under the supervision of Collector and Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority, North Goa, Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, has intensified safety and crowd management measures. A sensitisation meeting with Dhonds (devotees) was held today at Shirgao in the presence of Additional Collector-II North Goa Shri Pravin Parab, Superintendent of Police Shri Prabodh Shirvoikar, Shri Vishwesh Karpe, Deputy Collector & Sub-Divisional Magistrate Bicholim Shri Shubham Naik, Dy. Superintendent of Police, Bicholim, Shridevi B. V., IPS, along with senior officers of the Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Revenue Administration, Public Works Department (Roads), Tourism Department, Electricity Department, Village Panchayat Shirgao and the Managing Committee of Shree Devi Lairai Saunsthan. During the meeting, Dhonds were sensitised on safe participation in the festival, including adherence to one-way movement, staggered entry at sensitive locations, use of designated holding areas, avoidance of pushing or reverse movement, and cooperation with volunteers and authorities to ensure orderly conduct of rituals and public safety. To ensure effective enforcement of safety norms and maintenance of clear access routes, a Joint Task Force Order has been issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Bicholim, providing for coordinated action by Police, Revenue, Panchayat, PWD, Fire Services and other concerned departments for regulation of temporary structures, removal of obstructions and monitoring of safety arrangements during the festival. The District Administration appeals to all devotees and participants to cooperate with authorities and follow the instructions issued in the interest of public safety and smooth conduct of the festival. @dip_goa @DrPramodPSawant @GovtofGoa @goacm

The Collectorate of North Goa District, in coordination with the Directorate of Census Operations Goa, successfully concluded a three-day training programme for Technical Assistants and Charge Clerks. The training sessions were conducted by Master Trainers namely, Shri Bheem Maurya, Shri Atindra kumar Das, Shri Omkar Patil and Shri Ankit Bahadure who effectively integrated theoretical instruction with hands-on practical modules to ensure digital accuracy and data integrity for the forthcoming Population Census 2027. The Census of India 2027 in #Goa will be conducted in two digital phases. a. The first phase-the Houselisting and Housing Census, will be carried out from 1st April 2026 to 15th May 2026 comprising 15 days of self-enumeration followed by a 30-day field operation. b. The second phase-Population Enumeration will commence in February 2027. @Coll_NorthGoa @CensusIndia2027

Dy. Collector and SDM, Bicholim Taluka constitutes Joint Task Force to regulate public places, enforce safety norms and remove unauthorized structures in connection with the the Annual Jatra of Shree Devi Lairai at Shirgao, Bicholim commencing on 21/04/2026. @Coll_NorthGoa @spnorthgoa

District Level Committee meeting was convened under the Chairmanship of Collector (North Goa) Shri Ankit Yadav,IAS for settlement of forest right claims. During the meeting a Total 68 claims from villages of Anjunem, melaulim, carambolim brahma, Nanoda and Copordem village of sattari taluka were taken for decision. @Coll_NorthGoa @goacm

Returning Officer CCP election issues notice for Regulation of Political Meetings, Gatherings, Campaign Activities and Public Events for enforcement of Model Code of Conduct in view of CCP Elections. Prior permission to be taken specifying Venue/location, Date & time, Route plan, Expected crowd strength and Details of sound system and vehicles.Violation of the model code of conduct will attract legal action under CCP act, Representation of the People Act, 1951 ,Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and standing instructions of the Goa State Election Commission. @dip_goa

District Level Committee meeting was convened under the Chairmanship of Collector (North Goa) Shri Ankit Yadav,IAS on 27.02.2026 for settlement of forest right claims. During the meeting a Total 68 claims from villages of Anjunem, melaulim, carambolim brahma, Nanoda and Copordem village of sattari taluka were taken for decision. @dip_goa @DrPramodPSawant @GovtofGoa @goacm

Collector North Goa, Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, briefing on Final Electoral Roll for Special Intensive Revision 2026 after handing over the same to the representative of the Political parties. @Coll_NorthGoa @CEO_Goa

Collector and District Election Officer, North Goa District, Shri. Ankit Yadav, IAS, convened a meeting at the conference hall of collectorate North, with the representatives of recognised political parties and handed over the Final Electoral Roll for Special Intensive Revision 2026. @Coll_NorthGoa @CEO_Goa

CGWB, SUO Belagavi, presented the NAQUIM outputs, Groundwater scenario, and Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment (DGWRA) before the District Collectorate, Panjim. The programme was chaired by Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS (Collector & DM, North Goa). Shri Mahendra Chouhan (Scientist-B) shared key findings on aquifer characteristics, groundwater availability, quality concerns, and taluk-wise management strategies, along with proposed site-specific recharge interventions under the District Recharge Plan. The NAQUIM Report and technical documents were handed over to the District Collector and line departments, including WRD, GSPCB, Drinking Water & Sanitation, and other stakeholders for coordinated implementation. #GroundWaterManagement #GroundWater #NAQUIM #CGWB #NorthGoa