Governor of Goa, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai called for collective efforts for enrichment of ‘Kaavi Art’ in Goa, which has a wonderful heritage. One of the distinctive features of the art heritage has been the prevalence of Kaavi Art, which is a traditional technique of painting, added the Governor.
Pillai inaugurated the ‘Kaavi Art’ Workshop organised by the Raj Bhavan Goa at new Durbar Hall, Dona Paula today. First Lady of Goa K. Rita Sreedharan Pillai was also present.
MLA, Digambar Kamat, M.R.M. Rao, IAS, Secretary to Governor, R. Mihir Vardhan, IAS (Retd) Special Officer to Governor, Sanjeev Sardessai, Historian and Sagar Naik Mule, Kaavi Artist, graced the occasion.
Expressing the motive behind organising the four-day ‘Kaavi art’ workshop, the Governor said this format of art is very unique which is visible in temples, churches and some of the heritage homes of Goa, and this art-form needs to be further encouraged.
The Governor underscored the initiatives of the Prime Minister of India and emphasised the importance given to this form of art in Mann Ki Baat monthly programme.
Speaking on the occasion Digambar Kamat said: “To organise such a workshop at Raj Bhavan is a great honour to the Goan artists.”
Kamat complimented the Governor for the initiatives taken to keep the ‘Kaavi art’ alive and to reach out to new budding artists.
GUV DISBURSES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANCER PATIENTS
Financial assistance was disbursed to 160 cancer patients from the State of Goa, from the Governor’s discretionary fund today at Raj Bhavan. Digambar Kamat, MLA handed over the cheque in presence of the Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai.
The special programme was organised at New Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan. M. R. M. Rao, IAS, Secretary to Governor and Sanjeev C. Gauns Dessai, Add. Secretary to the Governor were present. First Lady, Rita Sreedharan Pillai graced the occasion.
In his address, Kamat said this is a small attempt of Raj Bhavan to ease the pain of the people in distress in the State. The Head of the State is providing this help to reduce anxiety among the affected families, Kamat added. Thanking the Governor on behalf of all the patients, Kamat explained that almighty God is always ready to help the person who helps the poor and distressed section of the society.
The Governor, earlier had visited a number of NGOs and disbursed financial assistance personally at these institutions. During the Goa Gram Sampurna Yatra, the Governor visited the length and breadth of the State and distributed financial assistance to dialysis/cancer/other patients from the Governor’s discretionary fund.
