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‘Make in India’ derived from Shivaji’s farm policy: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

PONDA/BICHOLIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant claimed that the Union government derived the concept of ‘Make in India’ from the agriculture policies implemented by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj over 350 years ago. Sawant said that Goa has also followed Shivaji’s policies by way of the ‘Swayampurna Goem’ concept. He as speaking at the state-level function organised by the department of information and publicity at Farmagudi to mark the 391st birth anniversary of the Maratha king. He said that Shivaji fought wars with indigenously made arms and ammunition. He called out to people to emulate Shivaji’s example to become self sufficient in all aspects of human endeavour. Shiv jayanti was organised in several places in the state, including at Bicholim, Margao and Calangute. The function at Farmagudi was attended by minister for art and culture Govind Gaude, Ponda MLA Ravi Naik, PMC chairperson Vishwanath Dalvi, Verem zilla panchayat member Shramesh Bhosle, director department of information and publicity Sudhir Kerkar. The chief minister kicked off the function by garlanding the statue of Shivaji at the Farmagudi fort premise. Other dignitaries present also garlanded the statue. This was followed by a cultural presentation. The children of Bal Bhavan, Bandora, presented the welcome song and also sung ballads. Shivjayanti was also organised in Bicholim where Bicholim MLA and speaker Rajesh Patnekar called upon the youth to adopt the ideals of Shivaji. Bicholim block Congress committee president Meghshyam Raut said that Shivaji is a national hero. The time has now to rule like Shivaji, he said. Speaking on behalf of ‘Together for Bicholim’, former Bicholim MLA Naresh Sawal said that all must help and protect the poor just like Shivaji did. Former Bicholim MLA Pandurang Raut asked teachers to imbibe students with the Shivaji’s values to make them ideal citizens .

The Times of India

2021-02-20

Goa