Goa, Sept. 2 -- In his maiden public address after be ing inducted as the State Art and Culture Minister, Ramesh Tawadkar pledged his commitment to elevat ing tiatr - one of Goa's most cherished tradition al art forms - to global prominence.

Speaking as the chief guest at a function organ ised at Poinguinim, Cana cona on Sunday, he assured that his tenure would focus on preserving this cultural legacy, securing a UNESCO heritage tag, and support ing original Goan artistes to take the art form forward. "Tiatr is not just a source of entertainment; it is a cul tural treasure that reflects the true essence of Goa," the minister said. "As head of this department, I will ensure that this unique art form receives the recogni tion it deserves, ...