Goa Technology Association hosted ‘Boosting Bharat’s Digital Economy,’ bringing together regional industry leaders and Chief Guest Mauvin Godinho
Goa Technology Association (GTA) successfully hosted ‘Boosting Bharat’s Digital Economy;’ bringing together government representatives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, and GTA members to discuss the role of technology in driving India’s digital economy. A key highlight of the event was the support extended by Goa’s leading industry bodies, including the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI); Goa State Industries Association (GSIA); Goa IT Businesses Association (GIBA); Vibrant Goa Foundation, Women Entrepreneurs Business Network (WEBN); The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM); Goa Pharma Manufacturers’ Association, Goa Council of Ayurvedic and other Allied Indian Systems of Medicine; Goa Management Association (GMA); and Association of Business Women in Commerce and Industry. Their participation reflected a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration and fostering innovation to accelerate Goa’s digital growth.
Bandekar (Goa Management Association); Pratima Dhond (Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry), Rajkumar Kamat (Vibrant Goa Foundation), Mangirish Salelkar
(President, Goa Technology Association), Rafina Shaikh (Women Entrepreneurs Business Network), Dr. Sneha Bhagwat (Goa Council of Ayurvedic & other allied Indian
System of Medicine), Pravin Khullar (Goa Pharma Manufacturers’ Association), Raaj Chodankar, President (Goa IT Business Association), Balkrishna Borkar (EDC-Goa)
The programme began with a welcome address by Chinmay Sanjiv Kamat, Secretary, Goa Technology Association; followed by addresses from Pratima Dhond, President, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI); Pradip A.P. Da Costa, President, Goa State Industries Association (GSIA); and Rajkumar Kamat, Chairman, Vibrant Goa Foundation, who highlighted the importance of collaboration between industry, government, academia, and entrepreneurs.
The event also featured the announcement of Tech Dialogue, an exclusive interview series with Rashtra TV showcasing GTA members, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Goa Technology Association (GTA) and the Goa IT Businesses Association (GIBA) to strengthen innovation and industry partnerships.
A special highlight of the event was a fireside chat between Mangirish Salelkar, President, GTA, and Manoj Chacko, MD & CEO, FLY91, which explored leadership, entrepreneurship, and the opportunities for technology-led enterprises in Goa.
Chief Guest, Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Industries, Government of Goa; reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to supporting technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship through strong public-private collaboration.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Vikram Pai Raikar, Member of the Managing Committee, Goa Technology Association.
The programme reinforced GTA’s vision of building a collaborative technology ecosystem and advancing the mission of Boosting Bharat’s Digital Economy with the support of Goa’s leading industry associations