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Preliminary study underway on helicopter unit in Goa: Parrikar
Panaji: A preliminary assessment by HAL and consultation with his ministry will decide on Goa’s feasibility for setting up a helicopter manufacturing unit, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Monday.
Parrikar was speaking to reporters during a two-day visit to the state.
“I have told them to conduct a study and give a preliminary report…They will decide whether it will be a helicopter manufacturing unit or a repair and overhauling facility or some component integration, and get back to me,” Parrikar said.
Soon after being appointed as defence minister, Parrikar had asked Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to examine if Goa could be made a hub for manufacturing helicopters.
Parrikar now said that he had asked HAL, a government of India undertaking, to submit the preliminary report as soon as possible, but also added that setting up of such a facility could not happen overnight.
“I will speed it up. But such things don’t happen overnight…” Parrikar said.
The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.
Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.
The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.
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