Panaji, 24 : Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Goa College of Engineering (GEC), Farmagudi, at Lok Bhavan, Dona Paula, highlighting the institution’s six-decade contribution to technical education and the development of Goa.

The ceremony was attended by eminent scientist Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar, senior government officials, faculty members, alumni and other dignitaries.

Congratulating the institution on the milestone, Sawant said that since its establishment in 1967, GEC has produced generations of engineers who have contributed significantly to Goa’s development and nation-building across various sectors.

The celebrations featured the release of a Diamond Jubilee Souvenir and the felicitation of representatives of the institution’s first graduating batches, recognising their pioneering contributions and the college’s rich academic legacy.

Emphasising the need to prepare young engineers for emerging technological challenges, the Chief Minister called for greater emphasis on research, innovation, advanced technical education and stronger collaboration between academic institutions and industry.

Sawant expressed confidence that GEC would continue to play an important role in developing skilled professionals and empowering Goa’s youth to contribute to the state’s technological and economic progress.