ENERGY4GOOD TECHNOLOGY CENTRE INAUGURATED AT GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC BICHOLIM
₹1.10 Crore Facility to Enhance Students Skills and Career Opportunities, Says CM Dr. Pramod Sawant
Panaji: October 27, 2026
Bicholim, October 27, 2026: The Energy4Good Technology Centre was inaugurated at Government Polytechnic Bicholim today to provide students with practical training and industry-relevant skills. Established by Siemens Energy India Limited under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the centre has been developed with an investment of ₹1.10 crore.
The centre is the first of its kind at a government polytechnic in Goa and aims to align technical education with industry requirements. It will provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience and develop competencies that can help them prepare for employment and improve their career prospects.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said the Energy4Good Technology Centre would help address skill gaps among students and strengthen collaboration between educational institutions and industry. He said the facility would equip students with practical, industry relevant competencies, helping them improve their employability and access better career opportunities.
Dr. Sawant appreciated Siemens Energy India Limited for investing in the potential of Goa’s youth and supporting the state’s efforts to develop a skilled workforce. He emphasised the importance of providing young people with the right skills and practical knowledge to meet industry requirements, adding that such initiatives would contribute to the vision of Viksit Goa 2037 and Viksit Bharat 2047.
The initiative reflects the importance of industry partnerships in technical education and provides a platform for students to develop skills relevant to the changing needs of the workplace.
The inauguration was attended by Shir. Bhushan Savoikar, Director, Directorate of Technical Education; Smt. Pramodini Naik of Government Polytechnic Bicholim; Beena Dixit, Vice President -CSR, Siemens Energy India Limited; and other dignitaries.
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