PANJIM: Industries and Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday said the Centre plans to set up a technology centre in Goa.
Rane, on a visit to the national capital, in a message said he called on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari along with MSME Secretary Arun Panda and other officials from the MSME.
“Gadkari Ji also mentioned that the Central government is planning on setting up technology centers across the country, and I am pleased to inform everyone that Goa will have one of these extension centers,” Rane said.
He said he discussed the possibility of setting up a joint venture with the Government of India and explore the various modalities with the ministry.
Further, he said that he met Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.
“We discussed the STEMI-Goa initiative, the upcoming private medical college in South Goa District Hospital and other outreach programme of the State. I have also put in my request for setting up AIIM in Goa.”
“Further to our discussion, I was extremely pleased to hear positive feedback and appreciation for Goa’s healthcare developments from the Secretary Health of the Government of India during her visit to the State a few days ago,” he said.
