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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FOR ISSUE DATED APRIL 04, 2026

April 04- April 10, 2026, Letters To The Editor April 3, 2026 , by

GAS CYLINDER, NO SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICE!
THE Calangute gas cylinder distributor must visit senior citizens for KYC. Senior citizens in Goa can complete HP Gas eKYC at home using the HP Pay app by performing face-authentication via the Aadhaar Face RD app, eliminating the need to visit an office. The process requires an Aadhaar-linked phone number and one can also request help from local distributor for a home visit, as only unauthenticated customers need this check. Because most senior citizens may not have their mobile numbers. So the question of installing the HP Pay app and Aadhaar Face RD app from Playstore due to lack of knowledge and mobile numbers with the senior citizens who are unable to walk and are ill.
Face authentication on the Aadhaar Face RD app to scan the senior citizen’s face to complete the verification is only possible for gas agency personnel. That is the only alternative. One consumer, Meera Balchandra Parsekar, who is on complete rest, needs Calangute HP agency’s assistance for in person home verification for gas cylinder since 10 years as she lost the gas card. At present she has duplicate from agency for Calangute, due to non-verification she is unable to get gas cylinder. Can I request Manguesh Datta Shet Teli & Sons distributor to send a personnel for her KYC or personal verification or whatever.
Yes, it will be ensured that the senior citizen has Aadhaar card ready. And the cylinder be delivered her at home when she needed. Every senior citizen must get this cylinder delivery service in case needed. This request shall be communicated to PM Modi. The distributor can send me appointment on email – samejb@gmail.com for confirmation.
— Rajesh Banaulikar, Goa

A free health check-up camp for women was organised at the Community Health Centre, Sankhali, under the Check by Doctor initiative conducted from March 8 to 31, 2026. The initiative aims to promote preventive healthcare and encourage women to prioritise their health and well being. The camp offered a wide range of medical screenings and services, including tests for hypertension, diabetes, breast cancer, oral cancer, reproductive tract infections and anaemia, along with Pap smear tests, sputum testing, AYUSH OPD services and family planning counselling. Special focus was given to maternal and adolescent health through services such as pregnancy and postnatal check-ups, counselling sessions and administration of the HPV vaccine for young girls, which plays a crucial role in preventing cervical cancer. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said, “Women often take care of their families but neglect their own health. If women are strong and healthy, families will be stronger and more secure.” He highlighted that the initiative, launched on the occasion of International Women’s Day, has witnessed encouraging participation, with over 40,000 women across Goa and 935 beneficiaries at Sankhali availing health check-ups. He also appreciated the efforts of doctors, nurses and healthcare staff for successfully implementing the programme across the State. The CM further emphasised the importance of public awareness in achieving a TB-free India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged citizens to seek timely medical check-ups in case of persistent symptoms. The program is being implemented across Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Urban Health Centres (UHCS), sub-district and district hospitals across Goa. Present at the function were Health Officer Dr Atul Pai-Bir, Sarpanch of Harvalem Gauravi Naik, Sarpanch of Velguem, Yogita Haldankar, Rama Naik, President of Sankhali BJP Mandal, Councillor Vinanti Parsekar, Kranti Narvekar, President of North Goa BJP Mahila Morcha, Virendra Ekbote, Vice President of BJP Yuva Morcha and other dignitaries.

39th CONVOCATION OF IGNOU ON APRIL 7
THE 39th Convocation of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is scheduled to be held on April 7, 2026 across the country. The main convocation ceremony will take place at the IGNOU Headquarters, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, where CP Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, will be the chief guest. The convocation will be conducted simultaneously at 51 Regional Centres of IGNOU across India. In Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju will be the chief guest along with First Lady Sunila Gajapathi Raju at the convocation ceremony to take place at Zuari Hall, Lok Bhavan, Dona Paula from 3pm on April 7, 2026. The governor will deliver the convocation address as also confer degrees upon the selected students.
A total of 1,517 learners from Regional Centre-Panaji will receive their degrees during this 39th Convocation. Of these, around 150–160 learners of Master’s and Bachelor’s degree programs will be invited to receive their degrees in person during the formal ceremony. Regional Centre’s Director Dr G Shrinivas considers it a matter of honor and privilege to host this significant academic event, which celebrates the accomplishments of its students regardless of age and sex.
—By Dr G Shrinivas, Porvorim

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