In view of the upcoming General Elections to Goa Legislative Assembly, 2027, a comprehensive training program was conducted for the Sector Officers of North Goa District under the leadership of Collector & District Election Officer, Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS. ​The interactive session was imparted by Master Trainer Dr. Shantanu Gawas, in the presence of Additional Collector - I Shri Pravin Parab, Deputy Collector (Election) Shri Safal Shetye, and Mamlatdar Shri Pravind Gawas. The officers were briefed about their roles and responsibilities including polling station preparedness, area familiarisation, identification of critical and vulnerable polling stations, maintenance of law and order and inter departmental coordination.

Multi-State Mock Exercise on Cyclone & Induced Disasters conducted in Goa, the team conducted a rescue operation in a building collapse scenario at Junta House, Panaji. #Mockdrill #Goa

The XVIIth Governing Council meeting of the North Goa District Mineral Foundation Trust (NGDMFT) was chaired by Collector, North Goa, Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS. The meeting was attended by Member Trustees, Hon’ble MLAs Shri @PremendraShet and Smt. @draneofficial , Dy. Director of Mines & Member Secretary, NGDMFT, Shri Ratnakant Govenker, Member Trustees from various government departments and the mining sector, and representatives of project-proponent departments. The Council reviewed sanctioned projects worth over ₹15 crore across skill development, education, healthcare, animal husbandry and other sectors. It also approved new proposals worth over ₹6 crore, including supplementary subsidies for rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and for farmers in mining-affected areas, scholarships for Mining Engineering students at Goa Engineering College, smart classrooms and a Digital Learning Centre at Government Polytechnic, Bicholim, and upgradation of the OT and TruNat room at CHC Bicholim. Other approved projects include an MRF Shed for SMC Sanquelim and a skill development training project. The Council also approved measures to streamline the DMF project sanctioning process for greater efficiency and timely implementation. The Annual Report for 2025–26 was approved, and the formulation of the Perspective Plan and Annual Plan was discussed. The meeting reaffirmed NGDMFT’s commitment to the welfare and sustainable socio-economic development of mining-affected communities.

As part of the 15th State Road Safety Week–2026, the Collectorate, North Goa, conducted a Road Safety Quiz Competition on 28 September 2026, with around 86 officers and officials from the Collectorate and subordinate offices in Panaji participated. The qualified participants proceeded to the second round. Today, the Collectorate, North Goa, organised a Road Safety Awareness Rally from the Collectorate premises to Kala Academy and back. More than 50 officers and officials participated, carrying banners and placards promoting safe and responsible road use and engaging with road users to raise awareness on road-safety practices. #RoadSafetyWeek2026 #RoadSafety #SafeRoads

The North Goa District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA),Panaji Goa, in coordination with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Goa, and in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), will conduct a Multi-State Mack Exercise on Cyclone & Induced Disasters in Goa and adjoining Coastal Districts of Karnataka and Maharashtra on 1st October, 2026, from 08:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. For any assistance the North Goa public can reach the control rooms setup by North Goa District.

🎬 REEL MAKING COMPETITION 2026 🛣️ 🚗 Drive Safe • Ride Safe • Reach Safe 🏍️ As part of the 15th State Road Safety Week – 2026, Collectorate North Goa invites you to showcase your creativity and spread the message of responsible road use through a powerful reel. 📅 Last Date for Submission: 4th October 2026 @Coll_NorthGoa

North Goa District reviews preparedness for Goa Legislative Assembly Election 2027 A meeting to review the preparedness for the forthcoming Goa Legislative Assembly Election, 2027 was held today at the Conference Hall, Collectorate, North Goa, under the chairmanship of Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, Collector & District Election Officer, North Goa. The meeting was attended by the Additional Collector-1 Shri Pravin Hire Parab, Additional Collector-2 Shri Akshay Potekar, DC(Elections) Shri Safal Shetye, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) of all 19 Assembly Constituencies of North Goa District. The meeting reviewed various aspects of election preparedness, with emphasis on ensuring timely and systematic completion of all preparatory activities. Key areas reviewed included polling station visits and rationalisation of polling stations along with the provision of Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) at polling stations. The officers were directed to identify polling stations requiring major or minor civil works and to ensure adequate accessibility for voters. Directions were also issued for timely disposal of forms, and special focus on identification and mapping of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) voters, senior citizens, and first time voters. The Collector & DEO also reviewed the proposed SVEEP activities including engagement with Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs), AC-level conferences with ELCs and BLOs, and EVM demonstrations. Other important areas discussed included manpower and polling personnel requirements, transport arrangements, training of election personnel, identification and preparedness of strong rooms at the Assembly Constituency level, law and order preparedness, identification of expenditure-sensitive and shadow polling stations. District election officer stressed the importance of advance planning, inter-departmental coordination and timely completion of all election-related activities so as to ensure that the district remains fully prepared for the forthcoming election. @Coll_NorthGoa @CEO_Goa

Two day Training for Phase II – Population Enumeration of Census 2027 was organised for Technical Assistants and Charge Census Clerks of North Goa at the Secretariat, Porvorim in the presence of Collector (North Goa), Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, Additional Collector-1 Shri Pravin Hire Parab, Deputy Collector (DRO) Shri Pratik Porob and census officials. The Collector highlighted the importance of comprehensive training, public awareness, self enumeration and effective coordination for all Census-related activities to ensure the smooth and accurate conduct of the Population Enumeration Phase. #Census2027 #PopulationEnumeration #Goa #Janaganana #NorthGoa #PublicParticipation

District Magistrate, North Goa notifies the "SPEED LIMIT 65 Km/h" on the stretch of Six-Lane Elevated Corridor on NH66 from Ch.508.000 to 513.150 in the jurisdiction of Bardez Taluka.

Chief Election Commissioner of India, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, as a part of his two day visit to Goa for conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs & ECINET, paid a visit to Old Goa's world-renowned heritage sites—the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral, accompanied by his wife Smt. Anuradha Kumar. During the visit, Church Authorities and ASI officials provided a detailed briefing on the deep spiritual history, centuries-old architecture, and lasting cultural significance of these historic monuments. Collector North, Shri. Ankit Yadav, IAS, Joint Mamlatdar-V of Bardez, Ms. Ruchika Birje, Information Officer, DIP, Shri. Kiran Munankar, SDM Tiswadi & Liaison Officer to CECI Shri Vasant Dabholkar, IAS, and others present on the occasion.

Chief Election Commissioner of India, Shri Gyanesh Kumar in the presence of Director (Media), Shri Ashish Goel and Director General (IT), Dr Seema Khanna; Chief Electoral Officer, Goa, Dr. Sanjay Goel, IAS, Collectors of all the 3 districts lighted the traditional lamp to mark the inauguration of interaction with Booth Level Officers of the State of Goa at Ravindra Bhavan Margao.

Chief Election Commissioner of India Shri Gyanesh Kumar, interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of Goa today. Over 1000 BLOs from various parts of the State took part in the interaction held in Goa. In his inaugural address, CEC Shri Gyanesh Kumar described the BLOs as the foundational pillar of the world's largest democracy. He added that the preparation of Electoral Rolls and the conduct of elections in India are executed strictly as per the Constitution of India, law and instructions issued by ECI. CEC Gyanesh Kumar stated that the BLOs are the first interface of the Election Commission of India with the citizens. CEC Gyanesh Kumar also underscored how the BLOs of Goa had played and continue to play an instrumental role in the preparation of the Electoral Rolls. Short videos explaining the roles of BLOs in Konkani and BLAs in English were also released on the occasion. @ECISVEEP @CEO_Goa @Coll_NorthGoa @Coll_SouthGoa @KushavatiGoa

The 3rd Review Meeting of the Special Cell (SWM), North Goa District was convened to review compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023 and ensure effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate and Chairperson, Special Cell (SWM), North Goa, in the presence of Dr. Geeta S. Nagvenkar, Member Secretary, Special Cell and Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). The meeting was attended by Deputy Collectors/SDMs, Mamlatdars, BDOs, Deputy Directors of Panchayats and Tourism, along with officers from the Urban Development Department, GSPCB and Police Department. The meeting reviewed the ongoing identification and registration of Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) in North Goa. It was noted that 248 BWGs have been identified, of which 32 have successfully registered on the CPCB centralized portal. In accordance with the latest directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 18th August 2026, local bodies were directed to strictly enforce registration of BWGs and clearly communicate the consequences of non-compliance, including temporary disconnection of electricity and water supply, wherever applicable in accordance with the prescribed legal framework. To strengthen citizen participation and awareness, local authorities through the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) and Directorate of Panchayats (DoP) have been directed to place Solid Waste Management Rules-related matters before subsequent Gram Sabha and Council meetings. The Directorate of Education has also been directed to incorporate awareness and knowledge of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 into school education and curriculum-related initiatives. The meeting also reviewed fortnightly inspection reports and complaints received from various areas. To ensure timely and effective enforcement, Taluka-level teams have been directed to strictly adhere to the prescribed inspection schedules and submit only geotagged photographic evidence as part of subsequent inspection reports. The Special Cell reiterated the need for coordinated and sustained action by all concerned departments and local authorities to ensure effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court across North Goa District.