Extracted Data Points

  • Event: 40th Statehood Day celebrations of Goa held in Panaji on May 30, 2026
  • Goa became the 25th State of India on May 30, 1987
  • Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan's first official visit to Goa after assuming office
  • Goa's achievements noted in literacy, healthcare, environmental awareness and human development
  • Progress made in infrastructure, healthcare, education, tourism and digital governance under Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
  • Blue Economy identified as defining pillar of India's progress with Goa emerging as leader in this sector
  • Exhibition dedicated to cartoonist Mario Miranda inaugurated at Kala Akademy, Panaji
  • Commemorative postage stamp and special cover released in honor of Mario Miranda
  • Coffee table book titled "Goa Engineering the Next Era" unveiled
  • Awards presented to iconic Goan brands and distinguished individuals
  • Appointment letters handed over
  • Awardees felicitated under Gopal Ratna Award Scheme
  • Swayampurna Mitras and Swayampurna Villages felicitated
  • Enhanced assurance cover launched under Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana

Dignitaries Present

  • Governor of Goa, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
  • Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant
  • Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik
  • Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar
  • Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sadanand Tanavade
  • Ministers of the Government of Goa