Sankalp Manthan concludes regional cluster drive in Mormugao, setting the stage for Sankalp Nirdhar
Vasco, October 14, 2026: Following the successful completion of five regional clusters across the state, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) in collaboration with the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) hosted the final cluster interaction for Sankalp Manthan at Ravindra Bhavan, Vasco. Sankalp Manthan marks the second phase of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan campaign, celebrating 25 years of visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi.
The concluding cluster event was graced by Dr. Chandrakant Shetye, Hon’ble MLA for Bicholim, and Shri. Sankalp Amonkar, Hon’ble MLA for Mormugao, alongside Dr. Milind Sakhardande, Joint Director, DITE&C; Dr. Niyan Marchon, Program Director, DHE; and Shri D. S. Prashant, CEO, SITPC. Speaking at the event, the dignitaries lauded the enthusiasm of the participating students and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to building a vibrant innovation ecosystem in the state.
The day featured an engaging panel discussion titled ‘Architects of Viksit Bharat 2047: Driving India’s Vision Through Youth Innovation.’ Moderated by Smt. Sanjana Arya (Founder, Breathe with Sanj), the panel brought together diverse perspectives with speakers including, Shri. Amresh Kantak (Founder & CEO, Atlascore Labs), Smt. Roopa Kubasad (Senior HR Business Partner, Nestle), Shri. Sumukh Kamat (Founder, The Energy Footprint), Ms. Tanvi Vartak (Program Director, Venture Builder – build3) and Dr. Niyan Marchon (Program Director, DHE).
The programme also included a session on ‘Getting Started with AI’ delivered by Ms. Ujwala Nhivekar, Co-Founder of TAWAI Studio and an inspiring keynote address on innovation by Shri. Gautam Kharangate, CEO of Rashtra TV, who motivated students to leverage technology to address local challenges. As part of the Sankalp Setu hackathon, shortlisted student teams pitched their ideas to industry mentors, receiving tailored feedback to refine their projects.
With the successful completion of the regional clusters, the campaign now advances to its third and final phase: Sankalp Nirdhar. Taking place from October 26 to November 6 across five engineering colleges and five polytechnic institutes in phase one, Sankalp Nirdhar will feature intensive bootcamps led by industry leaders and alumni, focusing on entrepreneurship, deep-tech skills and startup readiness.
By taking real-world industry challenges directly to college campuses, DITE&C and DHE continue to empower students, transitioning them from passive learners into active, technology-driven problem solvers shaping the future of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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