Minutes of the Second meeting of the General Body of the Goa State Innovation Council held on Tuesday, 19th March 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa – 403602 in hybrid mode.

Ref: GSInC/2023-24/

19/03/2024

Minutes of the Second meeting of the General Body of the Goa State Innovation Council held on Tuesday, 19^th March 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa – 403602 in hybrid mode.

The list of the members & other participants present in the meeting are mentioned below:

Shri Levinson Martins, Director - Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management, Government of Goa informed that he was transferred to the position of Director - Commissioner of Labour and Employment and Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS is appointed as the Director - Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management, Government of Goa. It was further informed Ms. Gayatri Ghatwal, Scientific Officer at Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management, Government of Goa was present for the meeting.

Chairman informed that he had invited Revlon Fr. Kinley D’Cruz, Director – Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda for the meeting.

2.0    In the Opening remarks, Chairman formally welcomed the members of the General Body of the Society and the Invitees and stated that the quorum was established and the meeting was properly constituted at 9:30 a.m. He stated that the Society has achieved its objectives for the 2023-24 year and appreciated the contribution of the General Body. He emphasized that a lot of Innovation driven programs and events were organized by the Society so that the youth and Innovators are exposed to various facets of Innovation. He, then directed the Project Officer, GSInC to take up the agenda items.

2.1                Confirmation of the Minutes of the First General Body meeting held on 14th September 2023.

The Project Officer informed that the Minutes of the First General Body meeting held on 14th September 2023 were circulated through e-mail and since no comments were received from any members, the minutes were confirmed by the General Body.

2.2                Item no 2.2: Follow up action on the decisions taken in the First General Body meeting of the Society

The Project Officer briefly explained the status update on the opening of the bank account for the society. He mentioned that the bank account was issued at the Bank of India, Fatorda Branch with Account Number 103810210000069. He also informed the General Body that the PAN Card No. AAJAG6036A had been issued to the Goa State Innovation Council.  He added that the status on 12A & 80G registration was still in process and the Chairman directed the Project Officer to follow-up with the concerned departments.

The Project Officer updated the status on the Creation of New Posts for the Society, he informed that the file was submitted to Administrative Reforms Department, Government of Goa for post verification. He added that The Technical Officer at the Administrative Reforms Department had made observations and requested for additional clarifications which are addressed to the Member Secretary of the Society.  The Chairman directed the Project Officer to follow-up with the Concerned Officer at the Department of Science, Technology & Waste Management, Government of Goa.

2.3                Item No 2.3: Budget Estimate for the financial year 2024-25.

The Project Officer informed the members of the General Body about the budget estimate for the financial year 2024-25.

1. Staff salaries and administration costs:

2. Initiatives and program costs:

Project Officer informed the General Body that a total of Rs 113.5 lakhs (Rs 53 lakhs + Rs 60 lakhs) is estimate for the financial year 2024-25. After discussions the General Body approved the proposed estimated budget for salaries and administrative expenses and resolved to forward the same to Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management, Government of Goa for approval. It was further resolved that in order that the initiatives being undertaken by the Society carry on smoothly, the Grant in Aid to the Society should also be made available in timely manner.

2.4                Item No.2.4: Progress achieved for the year 2023-24

The Project Officer presented the General Body with the Progress achieved & previously conducted events, initiatives & programs of the Society.

The Project Officer informed the General Body that a total of 143 programs & events were organized by the Society, training a total of 14,282 participants from schools, colleges, research faculty, innovators, startups, entrepreneurs, etc.

The General Body also noted that a total of 10 final year Engineering project were selected under the Scheme titled “Scheme to encourage Students for Innovative Projects” and a total of 11 prototypes were support and mentored at the Rapid Prototyping Lab for the year 2023-24.

The Project Officer showcased the overall achievements of the Society:

The Chairman and the members expressed their appreciation towards this achievement of the Society and suggested to highlight the success stories of the projects and Innovations supported by the Society through various News and Media channels for information of general public.

2.5                Item No.2.5: Awards & Recognitions received by the Society for the year 2023-24

1. The General Body was informed that the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant appreciated the efforts of the Goa State Innovation Council’s initiatives mentioned in the Annual Report 2022-23 during the Goa Legislative Assembly session on 20.7.2023.

2. The General Body was presented with the SKOCH ORDER OF MERIT Award 2023-24 which was received for the initiative of the Rapid Prototyping Lab established at the Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda.

The Chairman and the members congratulated the Secretariat Staff at the Goa State Innovation Council for this achievement and suggested to highlight this achievement in the News and Media channels.

2.6                Item No.2.6: Any other Item with the permission of the Chair:

The General Body approved the proposal to pay sitting fees to the Non-Official Members of the Society and approved to pay Rs 3,000/- to Non-Official Members of the Society as sitting fees for attending the General Body and Governing Body meetings of the Society. It was further decided to send this proposal to the Government for approval.

The Chairman informed the General Body Members on the ERASMUS Project and mentioned that the Goa State Innovation Council with collaboration with IBS Global, Poland and Polish Trade Mission have applied for the Project titled as “Incubation on Demand” from Goa, India. He also informed that the Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada at Mumbai had visited the Secretariat of the Goa State Innovation Council and had proposed that the Society conducts Women Centric programs in fields of Startups and Innovations for which the Canada Trade Missions would collaborate financially and technically. After discussions the members appreciated this developments and decided that the Society should proceed with implementation of both these projects.

The chairman informed that he has been invited to be Chief Guest for the E-Innovate Event from 14^th to 18^th May 2024 at Jagiellonian University Campus, Krakow, Poland further added that this event would showcase cutting edge technologies and Innovative solutions. After discussions it was approved that the chairman attends the program and travel and other cost be borne through the funds of the council.

The General Body approved the proposal to conduct a Hackathon to identify and develop Defence Innovative Solutions titled as Defence Innovative Solution Hackathon (DISK) 2024 in collaboration and support of the Indian Army – HQ, STC, Panaji. The Activities at the DISK 2023 Hackathon are:

• Defence Challenge Identification Workshop by the Army
• Design Thinking Workshop by GSInC
• Prototype development Workshop by GSInC
• Mentoring Workshop by GSInC
• Product Implementation Session by GSInC

Project Officer explained that a provision of Rs 2 lakhs was made for conduct of Ideathon/hackathon on problem statements and funds on this head could be used for this program. After discussions the same was approved.

While conducting the meeting all the Members including the Chairman unanimously appreciated the efforts of Mr. Sudip Faldesai, Project Officer with his dedicated and professional approach had made a deep impact on Innovation ecosystem in the State. The Chairman further added that this appreciation should be placed on record in the minutes.

The meeting concluded with Thanks to the Chair and all the members/participants.

CHAIRMAN