Rosary School, Miramar & Mother of God Choir, Majorda Tops at All-Goa Carol Contest, Betalbatim

 

Joyful exuberance and musical prowess of a high order propelled Rosary School from Miramar, Panjim to the top spot in the Schools Category, while the harmonious blending of Mother of God Choir, Majorda, won them the 1st Place in the Open Category at the grand All-Goa Carol Singing Contest organised by Betalbatim Cricket Club on Goa Liberation Day. Besides the beautiful trophies, the winners in each category walked away with Rs. 7000/- and Rs. 5000/- respectively. Competition was tough and it was a difficult job for the experienced judges - eminent musicians and connoisseurs of good music Fr. Alexandre Pereira, Winston Collaco, Delphine Alvares, and Siddharth Cota to come to a decision as most of the 15 groups from North and South Goa that participated, were of a very high calibre. Eventually, Kings School, S. Jose de Areal in second place pipped Presentation Convent, Margao on the winners podium in the Schools category, while Divine Voices, Quepem and Carmel College, Nuvem bagged the 2nd and 3rd places respectively in the Open Category. The event being held after several years by Betalbatim Cricket Club and principally sponsored by Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco and Ms. Martin's Corner & Martin's Comfort, was witnessed by an enthusiastic audience of over 700 people who thronged the beautifully laid out Betalbatim Parish Park, with the tastefully illuminated facade of Our Lady of Remedios Church, Betalbatim as the backdrop. Chief Guest, Mr. Mickky Pacheco & Mrs. Viola Pacheco gave away the prizes to the winners while Guest of Honour Mrs. Carafina Pereira, owner of Martin's Corner and Rev. Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha. Parish Priest, who presided, gave away the prizes to the First and Second Runners-up. Besides Schools, Senior and Junior Colleges, Choirs from Parishes also took part in the event which was a fitting opening to Christmas festivities.

-- report by Xavier Cota

                             Secretary

               Betalbatim Cricket Club 

ALL GOA CAROL SINGING CONTEST Organised by BETALBATIM CRICKET CLUB & PARISHIONERS OF BETALBATIM

Mr Mickky Pacheco addressing the crowd at ALL GOA CAROL SINGING CONTEST Organised by BETALBATIM CRICKET CLUB & PARISHIONERS OF BETALBATIM. on his left is Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Jose Ubaldo D'Cunha and on his right is Mrs Carafina Pereira --owner of Martins Corner and Mr Franky Fernandes

ALL GOA CAROL SINGING CONTEST

ALL GOA CAROL SINGING CONTEST Organised by BETALBATIM CRICKET CLUB & PARISHIONERS OF BETALBATIM 1. open category ( Parishes, HSSC, Colleges, Choirs) 2. Schools last day for entries--9th Dec 2009 contact Parish Priest 288153 Mr. Franky Fernandes 9822104181 Mr. Pobres Pereira 9822164644

New Eucharistic Ministers

Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha and Bro. Savio Pinto with

Mr. Menino and Mrs.Inez who were inducted

as new Eucharistic Ministers on 1st Nov 2009.

also in the picture are the Youth members with their winning trophies

70, 00,000 Crore Rupees in Swiss Bank

Latest update after Swiss Bank has agreed to disclose the funds…. 

Our Indians' Money - 70, 00,000 Crores Rupees In Swiss Bank 

1) Yes, 70 lakhs crores rupees of India are lying in Switzerland banks.. This is the highest amount lying outside any country, from amongst 180 countries of the world, as if India is the champion of Black Money.

2) German Government has officially written to Indian Government that they (German Government) are willing to inform the details of holders of 70 lakh crore rupees in their Banks, if Indian Government officially asks them.

3) On 22-5-08, this news has already been published in The Times of India and other Newspapers based on German Government's official letter to Indian Government.

4) But the Indian Government has not sent any official enquiry to Germany for details of money which has been sent outside India between 1947 to 2008.. The opposition party is also equally not interested in doing so because most of the amount is owned by politicians and it is every Indian's money.

5) This money belongs to our country. From these funds we can repay 13 times of our country's foreign debt. The interest alone can take care of the Center’s yearly budget. People need not pay any taxes and we can pay Rs. 1 lakh to each of 45 crore poor families.

6) Let us imagine, if Swiss Bank is holding Rs. 70 lakh crores, then how much money is lying in other 69 Banks? How much they have deprived the Indian people? Just think, if the Account holder dies, the bank becomes the owner of the funds in his account.

7) Are these people totally ignorant about the philosophy of Karma? What will this ill-gotten wealth do to them and their families when they own/use such money, generated out of corruption and exploitation?

8) Indian people have read and have known about these facts. But the helpless people have neither time nor inclination to do anything in the matter. This is like "a new freedom struggle" and we will have to fight this.

9) This money is the result of our sweat and blood.. The wealth generated and earned after putting in lots of mental and physical efforts by Indian people must be brought back to our country. 

10) As a service to our motherland and you contribution to this struggle, please circulate at least 10 copies of this note amongst your friends and relatives and convert it into a mass movement

RTI Information

Citizens will now be able to obtain information from courts in the state under the Right to Information Act, 2005, following a notification issued by the government on September 17, 2009. 

The new rules published in the notification will be applicable mutatis mutandis , to the industrial and labour courts, administrative tribunal and all other subordinate courts and tribunals in Goa. 

The rules to obtain information under the RTI Act from courts in the state have been framed by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, exercising powers conferred by Section 28 of the RTI Act. 

As per the rules, the public information officer (PIO) has to decide whether the information asked for by applicants can be provided or if the inspection of records can be carried out as per rules. 

A person who desires to obtain information under the RTI Act will have to requisition in a signed application to the PIO. The application has to be accompanied by payment of Rs 10 and a self-addressed envelope bearing postal stamps. On producing proof of belonging to a BPL family, the information will be provided free of cost to the applicant. Applicants can also ask for information with respect to a third party and information in respect of judicial proceedings or records. 

If the PIO decides that the information can be provided, then he has to inform the applicant about the fee prescribed for supplying such information and approximate postal charges. After receipt of the prescribed fee, a date not exceeding seven days has to be fixed for preparation and providing information to the applicant. If, for any reason the information cannot be provided by the prescribed date, next date has to be given to the applicant within seven days and such subsequent dates can be fixed. But, the total extended period should not exceed more than 30 days. 

The PIO has to give the records to the applicant for inspection in his presence between 2pm and 5pm. During inspection of the records, if the applicant wishes to make notes, he is allowed to make them on a plain paper in pencil and the PIO has to inspect the notes and see that the records are not tampered with. No fee will be charged for the first hour of inspection of records and Rs 5 will be charged for inspection of records for each subsequent hour. When the information is readily available, Rs 2 will be charged for each page photocopied and Rs 5 will be charged for typed and computer printed copies. 

The information specified under Section 8 of the Act which shall not be disclosed includes, information which relates to judicial functions and duties of the courts and matters incidental; information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by the court or the disclosure whereof may constitute contempt of court; or information which includes commercial confidence, trade secrets or intellectual property; information which would impede the process of investigation, apprehension or prosecution of offenders; or information which relates to any public activity or interest, or which would cause unwarranted invasion of privacy of the individual; information which is contained in published material available to the public or which is available on the website. 

In case of decisions which are taken administratively or quasi judicially, such information will be made available only to the affected persons. Applicants also have the right to appeal.

sent by : Xavier Cota

Joseph Afonso Memorial Trust felicitates Students

 

As many as 16 High Schools from around Betalbatim participated in a unique Discovery of Goa Quiz Contest at Dr. Jose Cota Memorial Hall Betalbatim on Sunday the 13 September 2009. The contest featured questions related to Goa picked at random from the school syllabus as well as as on Goan sports & sportspersons culled from recent newspapers. The highlight was an Amazing Goa round with questions centred around excellence achieved by Goan personalities. Mahila Nutan H. School Margao took top honours while St. Jude's H. School, Betalbatim were worthy runners-up of the contest which was compered by Xavier Cota. Each of the eight participants in the final round received a copy of Amazing Goa by well-known civil engineer and writer Jose Lourenco, while the winners & runners up schools received handsome trophies with the Goa motif. Three top ranking SSCE students -  Charlton Fernandes, Linda Pereira and Josler Cota and Four from each stream of HSCE - Damita Cota, Colleen Tavares, Alvia Pereira & Nolan Fernandes, from Betalbatim were felicitated at the hands of the Chief Guest Mr. Francisco Sardinha MP, Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco, Guest of Honour, and Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha, Betalbatim Vicar who presided. Earlier, a one-minute silence was observed in memory of the late Joseph Afonso, able Sarpanch and educationist. Mrs. Mericia Afonso wife of Joseph Afonso welcomed the large gathering, while Trustee Mr. Isidorio Mendes,  proposed the vote of thanks.  

by: Xavier Cota

        Trustee

Gram Sabha Zagrut Za at Betalbatim

REPORT

Braving heavy rains, a large number of Betalbatim villagers attended the Monthly Meeting of Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum held at St. Jude's H. School, Betalbatim. The highlight of the meeting was the GOACAN'S Poster Exhibition and Awareness Programme Gram Sabha Zagrut Za. Mr. Roland Martins Coordinator of GOACAN exhorted people to be alert to the assaults on their civic & consumer rights and to fight relentlessly by making full use of the Panchayat Raj Act, the Consumer Protection Act and other laws. Reminding them of their duty to protect the environment by proper segregation and disposal of garbage especially of hazardous material he launched the Forum's used battery collection drive. Mr. Gregory Pereira of Nuvem CC Forum, Mr. Martin Rodrigues of Raia CCF and Cladius Dias of Navelim Xetkariancho Ekvot shared the experiences of their respective forums. Earlier Xavier Cota, Convenor of Betalbatim Forum welcomed the people while Susanna Falcao proposed the vote of thanks.

Xavier Cota

Convenor

Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum

10 Things to Do Before You Get Swine Flu

Swine flu is out there; are you ready?
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
The H1N1 flu, commonly called swine flu, is expected to make many people sick this flu season. And if you're one of them, you're in for some serious at-home time, recovering and sparing other people from your germs. To make that time a little easier on yourself, consider taking these 10 steps now, before you come down with swine flu.

1. Make a backup plan. Let's say you get sick, or you need to take care of someone with swine flu. What's your plan for missing work, college, or school? Do you know your company's flu leave policy? If you're in school, how will you keep up with class work? Ask now, so you're not surprised later.

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2. Butter up your friends. You might need them as a "flu buddy" to help out while you're down with swine flu, especially if you live alone. If your social network has thinned, bolster it now.

3. Bolster your flu supply stockpile. How are you set for tissues and fever-reducing medicines? Do you have a thermometer to check your temperature? Don't forget about liquids so that you stay hydrated. And if you choose to use face masks if you get sick and can't avoid close contact with other people, remember that each face mask should only be used once, not over and over again.

4. Stock up on comfort foods. Check the fridge, pantry, and stack of order-in menus. Stock up on those special foods that comfort you when you're not feeling well -- tea, chicken noodle soup, crackers -- whatever works for you. The last thing you're going to feel like doing when you get swine flu is grocery shopping.

5. Be good to your hands. Even if you don't get swine flu, you'll be washing your hands a lot to help prevent catching it. Treat yourself to a really nice soap or gel, and lotion, too. You'll be lathering up a lot, so leave your hands feeling good, not raw, afterward.

6. Stock up on DVDs and books. But don't select ones that need tons of concentration. You're going to feel pretty rocky with swine flu, so it's not the time to tackle War and Peace.

7. Know your risk. Pregnant women, children and young adults, and people of any age with a chronic medical condition (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease) are more likely to have severe illness from swine flu. Read about swine flu and pregnancy and swine flu and chronic conditions, and be swift to seek care if you come down with flu-like symptoms.

8. Dig out your tape measure. If you get swine flu, you should stay at least 6 feet away from others to help them avoid getting sick. Check out how far away that is.
9. Put your doctor on speed dial. Nothing personal, but unless you've got a severe case or are a high-risk patient, they'd rather you didn't just show up in their offices, spreading your germs. Call ahead first; you might not need to come in.

10. Know when it's an emergency. Most cases of swine flu have been mild. But there have been hospitalizations and deaths, too. Learn the danger signs and seek immediate medical care if they arise. Children should get medical attention if they:

Have fast breathing or trouble breathing
Have bluish or gray skin color
Are not drinking enough fluid
Are not waking up or not interacting
Have severe or persistent vomiting
Are so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Have flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and a worse cough
Have fever with a rash
Have a fever and then have a seizure or sudden mental or behavioral change
Adults should seek urgent medical attention if they have:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms that improve but then come back with worsening fever or cough

Roland giving a talk at betalbatim

Farooq offers Rs 10 per unit subsidy for solar power

Farooq offers Rs 10 per unit subsidy for solar power
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CHENNAI: Here's good news for firms that are planning to set up solar power plants in the country. Union minister for new and renewable energy

Farooq Abdullah on Monday announced that the Centre would give a subsidy of Rs 10 per unit to bring down the cost of production for power generators.

Speaking at the inauguration of WinWind Power Energy Private Limited's wind turbine generator manufacturing facilityat Vengal, 50 km from Chennai, Abdullah said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would unveil the solar mission programme on November 14.

"Once we start providing subsidy of Rs 10 per unit of solar power produced, production cost and the cost for the end user will come down," Abdullah said.

Saying that technology transfer was the need of the hour, the Union minister wanted Western countries to share technology in areas of non-conventional and solar power. He pointed out that many were finding it difficult to get loans to set up energy production plants. "My ministry will ensure that the difficulty is removed," he said.

Students can opt out of midday meal: Education minister

Students can opt out of midday meal: Education minister
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PANAJI: Education minister Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate said this week that students will now have the option to choose whether they want to be

served food under the midday meal scheme. The decision comes after last month's incidents when students in two Vasco-based schools complained of food poisoning after consuming midday meals.

Speaking to mediapersons, Monserrate said that the assistant district educational inspectors (ADEI) have been told to gather data from school headmasters with regard to the exact number of students who refuse to consume the food served. He said that the number of schools which do not accept the meal and those in which some students do not consume it will be noted and the quantity will be reduced accordingly in order to avoid wastage.

Monserrate said that feedback will also be taken from these schools and students over the quality of the food. The inputs will subsequently be used to improve food quality. "The midday meal scheme launched in schools will be strictly monitored by ADEIs and nutritional officers. The parent teacher associations of schools will also be taken into confidence while supplying food items to the students," said Monserrate.

He further said that it has been decided, in consultation with the chief minister, that crash courses will be conducted for the self help groups supplying midday meals under the guidance of the home science college.

Monserrate said that in addition to the checks carried out when the food is served in schools, the Directorate of Education has been now asked to carry out random inspections of places where the midday meal is cooked by self help groups. All these decisions will be implemented by November, he assured.

He further told reporters that a proposal is also under the consideration of the state government for the preparation of midday meals in the respective school premises itself. The decision to introduce midday meals for students of standards nine and ten in eight remote talukas was also taken recently by the minister.

Goacan organises gramsabha zagrut za at betalbatim on 5th sept, 209

Awareness Campaign on Saturday evening at Betalbatim

GRAM SABHA ZAGRUT ZA
Awareness Campaign on Saturday evening at Betalbatim
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The GOACAN awareness campaign GRAM SABHA ZAGRUT ZA which focusses on the need to make democracy work for Goa, its people and ecology will continue at Betalbatim on Saturday 5th September evening.
The campaign to highlight the importance of people's right to participate in the decision making process will be emphasized at the monthly meeting of the Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum at 4.00pm at St. Judes High School, Betalbatim.
Among the issues to be discussed are the forthcoming Gram Sabha Proposals, Garbage Management in the village, implications of the Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill 2009, Recommendations to the CRZ. Notification 1991 and the Goa Health Services Development Act 2008. Hike in Goa Dairy Milk Prices, increase in Bank frauds, JERC Standards of Performance for Electricity, various important civic and consumer issues affecting the villages and Goan society.will also be discussed.
Residents of Betalbatim and surrounding areas are invited to attend the meeting and benefit from the information disseminated.

Xavier Cota
(Convenor

STROKE IDENTIFICATION

Please have a look....This 5 min may save a life and lots of tears.....
You could save a life.
( SENT BY XAVIER COTA)


STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R ..
My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (they offered to call ambulance)

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the party . Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.

Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this...

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:


A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions :

S * Ask the individual to SMILE ..
T * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg 'It is sunny out today').
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS .

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call the ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

NOTE : Another 'sign' of a stroke is
1. Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue.
2. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

A prominent cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

and it could be your own..


PASS THIS ONE.

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Thanks & Regards

Firoz S. K
(AVERA ACADEMY)
MCSE,MCTS,MCITP,MCT,CCNA
Technical Head (Thane)



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Ehson Golandaz
(Technical Head, Andheri)
(Avera Academy)
(MCP/MCSA/MCSE/MCTS
MCSE 2008/CCNA)

Public Consultation on the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification at Verna in South Goa.

Dear Consumer Forum Convenors & Secretaries,

We wish to remind you about the P
ublic Consultation with Fisher Folks
& the Community on the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification to be held
in Verna in South Goa.

DATE: 30th August, 2009 (Sunday)
TIME: 2pm to 6pm.
VENUE: Fr. Agnel Ashram, Opposite Padre Conceicao College of Engineering,
Verna, Salcette.
CHAIRPERSON: Union Minister for Environment & Forests Mr. Jairam Ramesh.

This is in continuation of the earlier consultations held in 2008 about the CMZ
Notificaton of 2008 which GOACAN co-organised in collaboration with Centre
for Environment Education (CEE) and the photo copy of the report of the same
was provded to you earlier.

Below please find a background note of the present Consultation on the CRZ
Notification as prepared by CEE.

The basic reading material has already been kept for your Consumer Forum,
so please arrange to collect it if you have not done so on the Tue / Wed meeting.

If you need any clarifications please SMS/Call Lorna on 9822180182

Kindly acknowledge this mail as we need to confirm receipt.

many thanks,

Roland Martins
(Co-ordinator)
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Background and Context Note prepared by CEE

Following the public consultations on the Coastal Management Zone
(CMZ) 2008 Notification, the Ministry of Environment and Forests
(MoEF), Govt. of India, constituted a four-member Committee
on June 15, 2009 under the Chairmanship of Prof. M. S. Swaminathan
to recommend future steps on the draft Coastal Management Zone
(CMZ) Notification, 2008. The other members of the Committee
were Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences;
Mr J M Mauskar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment
and Forests; and Ms Sunita Narain, Director, Centre for Science
and Environment. The Committee was given the following Terms
of Reference (TOR):

To examine the comments received by the Ministry on the draft
Coastal Management Zone Notification, 2008

To advise on the policy and legal framework for Integrated Coastal
Zone Management

The committee studied the views expressed by a wide range of stakeholders
both in writing and orally at the 35 consultations held all over the country by
the Centre for Environment Education (CEE). Based on further discussions
with Central and state government and Mumbai Metropolitan Representatives
and also with the representatives of fishermen and women, the committee had
formulated the recommendations in their report dated 16th July, 2009.

The major recommendation of the committee:

"Let the CMZ Notification, 2008 lapse and incorporate amendments as
recommended in the existing CRZ Notification, 1991 for better coastal
management.


Public Consultations

While the CMZ 2008 Notification has lapsed, the MoEF is keen to
gather the public opinion about the committees recommendation and
incorporate appropriate suggestions before bringing in further amendments
to strengthen the existing CRZ 1991.

With this objective, MoEF has commissioned the Centre for Environment
Education (CEE) to hold 10 public consultations. Honorable Union
Minister, MoEF, Govt. of India has expressed that he would be attending
the public consultations being held at Goa, Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai and
Bhubaneshwar. The remaining consultations to be held in Gujarat, Karnataka,
Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal will be held during the
1st and 2nd week of Spetember, 2009.

The majority stakeholders expected for these consultations are the coastal
community representatives, fisher federations, CBOs, NGOs and related
government departments. The inputs from these consultations will be
considered by the Ministry while reviewing the existing CRZ 1991.

Relevance and importance of participation

The public consultations would serve as a platform for voices of the public
being considered by policy makers and at the same time enable the intricacies
of the local issues and concerns relevant to your coastal and marine
environment to be known by one and all.

Program Schedule of Public Consultation
The schedule for the Public Consultative Meeting in Goa
DATE: 30th, August, 2009 (Sunday)
TIME: 02 PM to 06:00 PM.
VENUE: Fr. Agnel Ashram, Opposite Padre Conceicao College of Engineering,
Verna, Salcette, Goa

The Consultation meeting may begin with a presentation of the summary
of the Review Committee Report. Various stakeholder groups
(e.g. Fisher folk federation, Community Representatives, NGO/CBOs/,
Legal experts etc.) would present their comments and discussed.

Basic reading material
1. Review Committee Report on the Draft CMZ 2008
2. Summary of the Review Committee Report in local language

Workshop on Restoration of River Sal

ubject: Workshop on Restoration of River Sal
Dar Sir/ Madam,
The Benaulim Environment Trust (BET) in collaboration with GOACAN is organizing a workshop to discuss the various problems affecting the River Sal and the steps to be undertaken for its restoration and protection.
Kindly find below, the details of the workshop:
Date: Sunday, 5th July 2009
Venue: Don Bosco Youth Animation Center
Pulvaddo, Benaulim Salcete, Goa. Ph: 277-2070
Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm (Please report by 9.00am)
Participation Fee: Rs. 50/- per participant (Includes Lunch, Refreshments & Course material, payable at the venue)
We look forward to your participation in the workshop by deputing two members/ volunteers from your forum to attend and benefit from the same.
Kindly confirm by telephone on 273-3277 during office hours the Names and Contact no of the participants latest by Thursday, 2nd July 2009 so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
Looking forward to your positive response at the earliest.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For Benaulim Environment Trust,
Sd/- Sd/-
Agnelo FernandesClinton Vaz
(Chairman)(Secretary)
+91-9422-446-350+91-9890-936-828
+91-832-2771987 klintvaz@gmail.com

Monthly Meeting of Betalbatim Consumer Forum

Monthly Meeting of Betalbatim Consumer Forum

The Monthly meeting of Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum will be held at 5.00PM on Saturday 4th July 2009 at St. Jude's High School, Betalbatim.
Issues like Electricity,LPG, BSNL, Post Office,Bank, Health,Delayed Gram Sabha,Garbage,Environment issues etc. will be discussed. All residents of Betalbatim are requested to attend.

Xavier Cota
Convenor
Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum
1st July 2009

Veggi Mart

Some bold soul has opened a Veggi Mart in betalbatim..
report to follow soon.

Betalbatim Consumer Forum Monthly Meet

The Monthly meeting of Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum will be held at 5.00PM on Saturday 6th June 2009 at St. Jude's High School, Betalbatim.
Issues like Electricity,LPG, BSNL, Post Office,Bank, Health, Gram Sabha, Environment issues etc. will be discussed. All residents of Betalbatim are requested to attend.

Xavier Cota
Convenor
Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum
5th June 2009

World Environment Day Program at Margao on 5th June

World Environment Day Program at Margao on 5th June
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The Goa Civic and Consumer Action Network (GOACAN)
together with the Benaulim Environment Trust (BET) will
observe World Environment Day 5th June with the theme
Protect Water Protect Life at the Kharebandh Bridge
in Margao.

The public gathering which will start at 8.30am and end at
10.30am will focus on the protection and restoration of all
polluted water bodies with a special focus on River Sal.
Another significant focus of the day will be the need for
Total Sanitation and Toilet Access for all consumers in
Goa as it is the prime cause of water contamination.

It may be noted that the Benaulim Environment Trust has
undertaken significant studies on the pollution levels of the
River Sal, the causes and possible solutions for the restoration
of the river.

It may also be noted that the Consumer Forums have been
consistently campaigning to protect water with the observation
of the World Water Day 22nd March at Pateapur, Nuvem
followed by the observation of Earth Day on 22nd April near
Saipem Lake, Navelim.

It may be recalled that the Goa State Pollution Control Board
conducted site visits and took water samples from the River Sal
and the Saipem Lake after persistant demands by the Navelim
Civic and Consumer Forum.

Recently, the South Goa District Disaster Management Committee
under the Chairmanship of the South Goa Collector has constituted
a Sub-Committee consisting of the Margao Municipal Council,
PWD Sewerage and the Goa State Pollution Control Board to
examine the causes of pollution of the River Sal and the Saipem
Lake at Navelim.

GOACAN calls upon environmentally conscious citizens to join
the gathering on World Environment Day 5th June and extend
solidarity to the Protect Water Protect Life Campaign.
----------------------------------------------------------GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK----------------------------------------------------------promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa----------------------------------------------------------GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507mailto: goacan@bsnl.in

Betalbatim Parish Pastoral Council conducts prayer meeting

Shri Mickky Pacheco unveiling marking the inauguration of the beautification

Shri Mickky Pacheco unveiling marking the inauguration of the beautification

Shri.Mickky Pacheco launches Mickky Pacheco charitable Trust

Some of the important invitees  at the launch included Rev. Fr. Jose Ubaldo D' Cunha parish priest , Fr. Alexander Pereira son of the soil, Mr. Micheal Pereira , sarpunch of V.P Betalbatim, Mr. Shaym Satardekar.

Shri.Mickky Pacheco launches Mickky Pacheco charitable Trust

Shri.Mickky Pacheco speaking after the  launch of  Mickky Pacheco charitable Trust

Micky Pacheco giving away financial assitance to one of the 600 students .

Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha with important dignitaries at Blessing of Beautification Project

Fr. Jose Ubaldo D'Cunha ( Parish Priest of Our Lady of Remedios Church , Betalbatim), Fr.Alexander Pereira, Shri . Mickky Pacheco , Mr. Lyndon Monteiro.

Photographs of the Inauguration at beautification project of Our Lady of Remedios Church

Inauguration of Beautification Project

The beautification project of Our Lady of Remedios Church , Betalbatim was inaugurated today by Shri Franscisco X. Pacheco Honourable Minister of Tourism, Govt of Goa. , in the distinguished presence of Shri Shyam Satardekar, (Hon. MLA & Chairman GTDC), Rev. Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha (Parish Priest ,Our Lady of Remedios Church, Betalbatim), Shri. Michael Pereira (sarpanch, V.P. Betalbatim)Shri. Lyndon Monteiro ( Vice Chairman GTDC)Dr. Benjamin Braganza (Managing Director GTDC)

Beautification project of Our Lady Of Remedios Church, BETALBATIM

The noble initiative to have the area around the Church of Remedois in Betalbatim, has transformed the way  people treated the public area. The playground in front  of the Church created a lot of dust that settled on the facade , but now with the well planned compounded area a paved layout and green lawn adds up to the picturesque look . The occasional stray dog or cattle which would mess up is prevented by the three huge iron cast gates . 

The much durable paint work also looks very pleasing after the re-plaster of the exterior and interior of the church. The Church looks magnificent at night due to the illumination of the whole area , the retaining walls around the fields have created much parking space in addition to the planned parking area on the eastern side of the church.