In a significant step towards youth empowerment and community development, Dr Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble CM, Goa inaugurated the Atal Tinkering Lab at Govt. High School, Amona, & laid the foundation stone for an artificial football turf at the Village Panchayat Ground, Amona for the communities in Amona & adjoining areas. These special initiatives have been undertaken by Vedanta Sesa Goa – Value Added Business (VAB) in partnership with the Govt. High School, Amona & VP Amona. The initiative is aimed at promoting, skilling, sports & fitness among the youth of Goa & to provide them updated and modern facilities in various fields.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community and stakeholders. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, who highlighted the significance of holistic development for students through the integration of science, technology, and sports. He was accompanied by Mr. Saptesh Sardesai, CEO – VAB; Shri Sagar Fadte, Sarpanch, VP Amona; Shri Rohidas Kansekar, Sarpanch, V.P. Navelim; Shri Rama Naik, President, BJP Mandal, Sanquelim, Ms Leena Verenkar, Head CSR, Sesa Goa along with other company executives, representatives from the Amona Panchayat, and the school leadership team.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Pramod Sawant expressed his appreciation for Vedanta Sesa Goa’ proactive role in advancing education and sports at the grassroots level. “I extend my congratulations to Vedanta VAB for developing the Artificial Turf Football Ground for the Amona Gram Panchayat and establishing the Atal Tinkering Lab at Government High School, Amona. Vedanta VAB has consistently undertaken impactful initiatives for the welfare of Amona village and remains a strong supporter of the local community. These two projects are particularly valuable for the youth, aligning with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Clean India, Fit India, and Skill India.”
Mr. Saptesh Sardesai, CEO – VAB, said, “We at Sesa Goa Value Added Business are deeply committed to empowering communities, especially the youth, through sustainable and impactful initiatives. By establishing the ATL and the artificial football turf, we are ensuring that the youth of Goa have access to the best of the facilities. These efforts reflect our long-term vision of driving social transformation through education, skill development, and sports. Sesa Goa has been investing extensively in bringing up men’s and women’s football development in Goa. The SFA and the various football centres are focussed on developing the game and contributing to it. Taking forward the Vedanta philosophy of ‘giving back’ meaningfully, I am confident that these initiatives will serve the communities well & contribute to their holistic progress.”
The newly established Atal Tinkering Lab will be useful in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation among school students. The artificial turf football ground, once completed, will feature floodlights & facilitate all weather games. The facility will serve as a platform for nurturing sporting talent & promoting physical fitness. The initiative is also aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s visionary missions of Clean India, Fit India, and Skill India.
Vedanta Sesa Goa remains committed to the all-round development of the communities it operates in & to #TransformingCommunities through education, sports, and skill development, exemplifying the Company’s dedication to creating long-term, positive impact in Goa.
