Goy Asmitai Dis, commemorating the historic 1967 Opinion Poll in Goa, was celebrated at Nirmala Institute of Education on 14 January 2026. As part of the celebration, Dr. Russell D’Souza, Principal of Nirmala Institute of Education, addressed the gathering, followed by an insightful session by the renowned speaker and historian, Mr. Sanjeev V. Sardesai.
Tree Plantation Drive at Nirmala Institute of Education in Collaboration with Vajra Youth Club
Nirmala Institute of Education, Altinho, in collaboration with Vajra Youth Club, organized a Tree Plantation Drive on June 1st 2025 to mark Van Mahotsav and promote environmental conservation.
The event was graced by Ms. Maria Fernandes, Sarpanch of Taleigao, as Chief Guest; Mr. Sagar Kunkolkar, President of Vajra Youth Club, as Guest of Honour; Sr. Olga Vaz, Vice President of Nirmala Education Society; and Dr. Russel D’Souza, Principal of the Institute, Panchayat members, club representatives, B.Ed., Dl.Ed. and Pre-School Teacher Trainees.
The program included an awareness session on Environment Management by resource person Mr. Venkatesh Bettigeri, who spoke on deforestation, afforestation, waste segregation, and the importance of clean surroundings. Inspiring messages such as “Protect Nature so that Nature can Protect Us” and “When we plant a Tree, we plant Hope!” were highlighted.
The event concluded with a symbolic tree plantation on the campus, reinforcing the message that every small action contributes to a greener future.
