UNICEF in Maharashtra to join hands with Goa WCD to address issues in Child Protection

The UNICEF in Maharashtra has joined hands with Goa Women and Child Development (WCD) to provide support in the area of child protection in the State. In February 2019,  the Goa WCD held a discussion on key challenges around child protection in Goa which was attended by key officials from UNICEF Maharashtra. Several key issues…

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21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson

Areas with high child abuse to be mapped

In November 2018, the Victim Assistance Unit (VAU) of the state government began mapping areas with high instances of child abuse and involvement of children in crime within the state by going through cases registered with the local police. Based on this mapping, villages and municipalities that require higher attention towards this issue were to…

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21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson

Children discuss their problems at Aldona Gram Sabha

In December 2018, a Bal Gram Sabha for the village of Aldona was organised by the village child welfare  committee with the support of the child welfare group – Scan. The event included an awareness session for children on their rights, responsibilities and duties, as well as the schemes available for children. Students from local…

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21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson

Goa Children’s Act set for Overhaul

In order to make the Goa Children’s Act of 2003 more effective and to curb its misuse, in February 2019 the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights planned to bring together relevant stakeholders within the state to discuss their proposals to amend the act.  Some of the issues to be discussed included the…

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21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson

RiVER Education system flows into 24 government schools

The Goa state government has introduced an innovative education system developed by the Rishi Valley Institution for Education Resources (RiVER) in 24 government primary schools (2 from each Taluka) across the state. The programme (known as the RiVER-TIDE programme) uses a different method of learning where children are given the freedom to learn at their…

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21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson

IIT Goa fosters science love in rural schools

As of April 2019, the Indian Institute of Technology, Goa is reaching out to rural schools to foster a love for science among them by introducing concepts such as additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Further, they are also helping students conduct science experiments using everyday objects to generate more interest in the subject. As part…

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21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson

6 schools hit 100% pass percentage

In the 2019 Class XII State Board Examinations, 6 schools in the state registered a 100% pass percentage. Of these, two schools cater to students with special needs whereas three others are situated in rural areas and are largely attended by students from economically backward sections. The schools include Lokvishvas Pratishthan’s Higher Secondary School –…

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21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson

Road Safety to be part of Goa School Curriculum

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20 September 2019 by Judah Fernandez