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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Betul fort to be restored, says Phal Dessai
Margao: Minister for archives and archaeology, Subhash Phal Dessai, announced on Friday that govt will rebuild the historic Betul fort, vowing to 'fulfil the task of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , which remained incomplete following his demise'. The announcement came during a function held at Betul to commemorate the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Phal Dessai said an architect and a consultant were already appointed for the fort restoration project. Addressing jurisdictional issues, he said, 'We cannot legally acquire the land, but we have worked out alternative means to bring the land under our charge and rebuild the fort.' Currently, the fort falls under the jurisdiction of the customs department, which operates under central govt purview. The access road to it lies within private property, further complicating restoration efforts. Heritage lovers and local residents have persistently voiced concerns over the monument's deterioration, demanding immediate restoration action. While the fort structure itself remarkably withstood natural elements over the centuries, locals point out that the pathways and stairs leading to the fort collapsed due to prolonged neglect. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Door-to-door survey of PwDs in two months
Panaji: A comprehensive survey of persons with disabilities (PwDs) across Goa is likely to begin in two months, minister for empowerment of persons with disabilities Subhash Phal Dessai said on Monday. Govt is floating a tender, and an agency will be brought on board to carry out the door-to-door survey. A 2011 survey identified at least 33,000 persons with disabilities in Goa . At the time, only seven types of disabilities were recognised under the disabilities Act. The new Act recognises 21 types of disabilities. Commissioner for PwDs, Guruprasad Pawaskar, said this number is expected to rise four or even fivefold. The department for empowerment of PwDs has data on 11,500 persons in Goa possessing unique disability ID cards. This number is also set to change. The comprehensive survey will help build an accurate database, including 21 categories of disabilities and around 100 assessment parameters, including the educational qualifications of the PwD, family background, whether the disability was found at birth, and whether employed or not. The PwDs will be geotagged, and the department will be able to access the data instantly and reach out in case of job opportunities or schemes, he said, requesting cooperation from families in the face of stigma. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Expense Of Toothbringing For The Elderly Could Blow You Off Dental Implant | Search ADS Search Now Undo Director of the department of empowerment of PwDs, Varsha Naik, said the target is to get the exercise completed in three months, but added that the monsoon may cause delays. Phal Dessai also announced a series of camps across talukas to provide assistive devices and equipment for PwDs. The camps will begin on May 20 and run till June 2 and will be held from 10am to 5pm. 'The PwDs must have at least 40% disability and qualify under other eligibility criteria,' he said.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Goa to host 3rd Purple Fest based on universal design
Panaji: Goa will host the third Purple Fest, centred on the Universal Design theme, from Oct 10 to 12 at the ESG complex in Panaji. The minister for social welfare and empowerment of persons with disabilities, Subhash Phal Dessai, urged persons with disabilities (PwDs) and related organisations to attend. 'The theme is Universal Design for all, not just PwDs,' said Commissioner for PwDs, Guruprasad Pawaskar. 'Universal design encompasses accessible infrastructure , buildings, transportation, websites, etc.,' Pawaskar said. This edition will include more experience zones to help non-disabled people understand life with disabilities. 'This will help people develop empathy for PwDs instead of pity or charity,' he said. The fest will showcase the latest aids, appliances, technologies, and home modifications for the disabled and elderly. It will also include sports and national championships, including international events and disability conferences. Last year's edition had at least 50,000 attendees, and govt has already started getting inquiries about the fest after Dessai's appeal, he said.
