PRESS NOTE
Goa has a strong tradition of community service, voluntary action and collective responsibility towards the welfare of society. Across the state, numerous Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) work tirelessly for implementing schemes of various departments to support vulnerable communities, empower individuals and address pressing social challenges through dedicated service and grassroots interventions.
To recognize the invaluable contribution of organizations for the 1st time, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant decided to honor NGOs with the “Gomantak Seva Gaurav Puraskar” — a state-level award to acknowledge and honor the NGOs whose commitment, compassion, and sustained efforts have made a meaningful difference in the lives of people across Goa.
Beyond the felicitation of awardees, the initiative seeks to inspire greater participation in community service, encourage innovative approaches to social development and strengthen the partnership between the Government and civil society in building a more inclusive and compassionate Goa.
The Gomantak Seva Gaurav Puraskar aims to recognize and honor NGOs for their outstanding contributions to social welfare and community development in Goa. Also acknowledge exemplary work undertaken in collaboration with various government departments and welfare initiatives. Strengthen collaboration between government departments, NGOs and other stakeholders working towards social development.
The Government of Goa is felicitating NGOs who are working with various Government Departments (as per list enclosed) and are making significant contribution towards the upliftment of society, but these contributions have not been recognized so far.
Therefore, the Government has decided to felicitate them and confer award to those making significant contribution towards the upliftment of society, the NGO will be presented with Prize Money, Certificate, Shawl, Trophy etc during the programme namely “GOMANTAK SEVA GAURAV PURASKAR” which will be held on 02/11/2026 at 10:30 a.m at Akhil Gomantak Kshatriya Maratha Samaj Hall, 3rd Floor, Maratha Sankul, above Goa Bagayatdar, Porvorim- Goa.
