The Government through the Department of Personnel and Home Department distributed recommendation orders of government Jobs to 115 beneficiaries at a function held at Secretariat Porvorim today. These orders were issued under the Social Security Scheme implemented by the Government in the interest of those who have lost their earning member while serving in Government Departments and under the CFF (Children of Freedom Fighters). A total 55 beneficiaries were given the letter under the Social Security Scheme and 60 beneficiaries of CFF Children of freedom fighters.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant who distributed the orders speaking on the occasion said that while celebrating the 60 years of Goa’s liberation the Government is constantly working to resolve various issues concerning the society. He said, today we are distributing 60 orders of Government jobs to children of Freedom fighters. He informed that a list of 160 candidates is still pending and from this the Government will provide more 15 orders of Government Jobs to the beneficiaries soon and remaining 140 beneficiaries will also get the orders in next six months.
Speaking further, he said that under the compassionate ground till now we have provided 92 offer letters to beneficiaries and today we are offering 55 letters to beneficiaries. All the postings are considered against available posts taking into consideration seniority, education qualification, category etc.
The Chief Minister exhorted the beneficiaries not to forget the job given to them at the cost of their family members. He said, those who have got this opportunity as children of freedom fighters don’t think that you have got these jobs very easily, but due to the sacrifice of your Parents and their struggle during Goa liberation movement and taking this aspect into account we have felicitated 5 freedom fighters on the occasion of 60th anniversary of Goa’s liberation. He advised them to value their job and work sincerely and dedicatedly.
Special Secretary Home Smt. Ankita Anand IAS and Joint Secretary personnel Smt. Meghana Shetgaonkar were present on the occasion.