Panaji: Celebrating six decades of shaping engineers, innovators and leaders, Goa College of Engineering (GEC), Farmagudi, Ponda, will inaugurate its Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Zuari Hall, Lok Bhavan, Dona Paula, Panaji. The milestone marks 60 years of the institution’s contribution to technical education, technological advancement and the socio-economic development of Goa.
From a pioneering vision to a legacy of achievement, GEC’s journey began in 1967 with the laying of its foundation stone by the then Union Home Minister Shri Yeshwantrao Chavan. Over the decades, the institution has evolved with changing educational and technological needs, nurturing generations of engineers and professionals. Its growth has been supported by infrastructure development, enhanced academic facilities, student initiatives and a strong alumni network.
Looking ahead to the next era of innovation, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations will reaffirm GEC’s commitment to excellence in academics, research, industry collaboration and the development of human values among students. The inaugural ceremony will feature the release of a souvenir, felicitation of alumni representing the first graduating batch of each department, and addresses by dignitaries.
The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod P. Sawant as Chief Guest; Shri Ramkrishna (Sudin) M. Dhavalikar, Hon’ble Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, as Guest of Honour; Dr. Anil Kakodkar as Keynote Speaker; and Shri Prasad Lolayekar, IAS, Secretary (Education), Government of Goa, as Distinguished Guest. Shri Bhushan Savoikar, Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Goa; Shri Sagar Sakordekar, President, GEC Alumni Association; and Dr. M. S. Krupashankara, Principal, Goa College of Engineering, will also be present.
