Panaji, April 10 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday inaugurated the first Occupational Safety and Health Expo and Summit 2025, organized by the Inspectorate of Factories & Boilers in Panaji here.

Nilkanth Halarnkar, Minister for Factories & Boilers, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries, was also present at the occasion, along with other dignitaries, according to a release.

Addressing the gathering, CM Sawant emphasized that "Safety is paramount--because when we protect our workers, we safeguard their families and our collective future." He noted that the Expo represents a significant step forward in strengthening workplace safety standards across all sectors.

Welcoming participants, CM said, "I warmly welcome all exhibitors and vis...