Hon’ble Tourism Minister & Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte Calls for Youth-Led Development, Connects Young Minds Through ‘Yuva Connect 2026’ in Porvorim
Porvorim, Nov 15, 2026: Hon’ble Tourism Minister and Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte on Sunday attended in the Yuva Connect 2026, organised under Porvorim Rising at Porvorim Gymkhana, bringing together young people from across Porvorim constituency to encourage participation, interaction and leadership among the youth. The initiative was envisioned as a platform to connect the youth of Porvorim and channel their collective energy towards building a progressive constituency and a developed Goa.
Speaking at the programme, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte said that Yuva Connect 2026 is an initiative dedicated to the youth and reflects the importance of youth participation in building the future of Porvorim, Goa and the nation. Referring to the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for Viksit Bharat 2047, he said that today’s youth, particularly those in the 18 to 35 age group, will play a decisive role in shaping India in the coming decades. He emphasised that the development of Viksit Bharat must be supported by the development of Viksit Goa and Viksit Porvorim, with the youth serving as an important force in that journey.
Hon’ble Tourism Minister & Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte said, “Yuva Shakti is not just a phrase; it is the strength that will shape the future of our nation. Through Yuva Connect, our intention is to bring the youth of Porvorim together, create meaningful connections across our panchayats and encourage them to explore their potential. Swami Vivekananda’s words, ‘Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached’, remain relevant for every young individual. The opportunities available today, particularly through Digital India, have opened new avenues for young people to innovate, create and succeed. Our responsibility is to support them, provide opportunities and ensure that their aspirations contribute to the development of Porvorim.”
He further highlighted the opportunities created by Digital India, stating that access to the internet, a laptop or a smartphone can enable young people to learn, create, build businesses and connect with opportunities from anywhere. He said that the government’s responsibility is to create the right ecosystem while the youth must come forward, make use of these opportunities and work towards their own success.
The programme was attended by Shri Sandeep Salgaonkar, Zilla Panchayat Member, Penha de França Constituency; Smt. Soniya Sanjay Pednekar, Sarpanch, Socorro Village Panchayat; Shri Swapnil Chodankar, Sarpanch, Penha de França Village Panchayat; Shri Vinit Parab, President, Porvorim BJP Mandal; Shri Bhata Kambli; and Ms. Tanvi Dalvi, along with panchayat members, ward-level youth representatives and well-wishers from across the constituency.
The programme reaffirmed the importance of creating platforms where the youth can connect, collaborate and participate in the development of Porvorim. Through initiatives such as Yuva Connect, Porvorim Rising aims to bring young people together across communities and Panchayats, strengthening a sense of collective responsibility and ensuring that the aspirations and energy of Porvorim’s youth contribute meaningfully to the constituency’s continued progress.
