Team Herald
PANJIM: With just a few weeks remaining for the first meeting of the G20 Summit in the State, the government is looking at all avenues to ensure prevention and preparedness against health emergencies and security arrangements.
Sanjit Rodrigues, Secretary (Protocol) and Nodal Officer-G20, Goa points out that preparation for the upcoming meetings are going on in full swing with the government exploring every aspect of management. “Across Goa, from the airports to the route to be covered during the G20 meetings, everything is being spruced up,” he said.
From providing a medical cover to delegates to having a dedicated team at all venues, the health department has planned it all. “We’re ready with both, a medical cover for the delegates as well as designated teams at the venues and airports,” says Dr Kedar Raikar, Nodal Officer Ayushman Bharat, Digital India, DHS who is currently holding the position of OSD (Health)-G20.
On the security front, Jaspal Singh, Goa Director General of Police (DGP) has assured that the department will follow all security and safety measures during the stay of the visiting delegates in Goa.
Similarly, Omvir Singh Bishnoi, IPS, Goa Inspector General of Police, Nodal Officer (Security) – G20 stated that all security arrangements will be ensured promptly and will be in place before the planned meetings. “We have already conducted an interdepartmental security coordination meeting under the DGP of state wherein all departments were roped in and the final list was discussed. I have also conducted a meeting with managerial meeting with the staff of hotels and airports. Venue commander and two officers have been deputed as venue commander for both the airports.
The first G20 meeting in Goa is scheduled from April 17-19.
