By John Aguiar
Smile on his face, empathy in his heart, sharing knowledge, providing education to the deserving under privileged and passion for work is the hallmark of this person. Even in the most critical moments of his life, he would come out to lend a hand to the needy. His association with school for disabled and MBD children, old age homes or spastics is well known. He started the first school of Agriculture and then a community college, which provided opportunity for the goan youths to gain knowledge of Agriculture in the state of Goa.
He is associated with almost all the associations in Goa ,many of which he has led with great success. His way of taking all along and treating each with respect and dignity is the mark of his leadership quality. He was the President of Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chairman of Goa Management Association; Green Triangle Society, Ex-NCC Cadets Association, Bharat Scouts and Guides and many more. He had the privilege of being nominated as the vice chairman of MSSIDC in Maharashtra and endeared himself to the business fraternity there also. There is hardly anyone who does not know him and will vouch for his selfless work and helpful nature.
A first generation entrepreneur who committed himself to hard work and with disciplined life style made a mark for himself in the manufacturing sector. He rose to the national level being today a senior managing committee member of ASSOCHAM a prestigious industry and trade association and also chairing its National MSME Council and the Goa State Council. He is also representing on the several central committees including National Board for MSME. He was awarded National Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship in 1988 and Manager of the year Award in 2002 besides hosts of awards from various other organisations.
He has served as member of State Sales Tax Advisory Committee, State Labour Advisory Committee, Labour Welfare Board, Sports Authority of Goa, Entertainment Society of Goa and various other boards. He is also associated with sports, educational and cultural organizations and is one of the main promoters of Indian Spastic Society, Goa Chapter and also on the Vice Chairman of India Red Cross Society, Goa Chapter. He is an acclaimed Trainer and has unique distinction of being an Indian to conduct training for SAARC academy in Sri Lanka.
An entrepreneur, Faculty in management, Mentor to several budding entrepreneurs and students, Academician, philanthropist ,Author , Column writer, Director and Actor on stage and screen and a social worker associated with organisations like disabled children, old age care home, Palliative care centre and Entrepreneurs development and training centre Manguirish Pai Raiker celebrated his 66th birthday on June 17. Wishing him many more years of good health, peace and creativity and in the service of mankind.
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Many happy returns of the day.
God bless you.
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