Goan Enterprenuer - V D Chowgule
Goan Enterprenuer - V D Chowgule
Goan Enterprenuer - V D Chowgule
Presented By
Prajot Morajkar
Introduction
Born on 25th August 1915 at kolhapure Maharashtra .
Son of Shri Dattajirao N. Chowgule
Three sons - Vijay, Ashok and Umaji and
Three daughters - Sarita, Rohini and Padma.
Died on 4th October 2008
Career
Started as clerk at Mormugao Harbour
Chowgule group was founded by “Dattajirao N.
Chowgule”
Stated a small trade in Goa in 1916
In 1924, an agency dealing in shipping and forwarding
business
In 1941, chowgule and co.ltd was established – import
export business
One of the biggest milestone on its way is the
“Chowgule Formula”
Medical Benefits:
Established dispensaries at all their Establishments for
staff, workman and Families.
Promoting Sports:
Promoted cricket in Goa- conducted annually All India
Arlem Trophy invitation Cricket Tournament.
Played a sterling role in giving Goa a place in the Ranji
Trophy Tournament.
contributed towards football by sponsoring Vasco
Sports Clubs and Salcete Sports Club
Environmental Conservation:
Development of ‘Green belt’ in mined out areas
Embankment of trailing pounds in operating mines at
Goa
Large scale plantation of trees in monsoon at mining
area.
Developed Nurseries at mine site
Entitled Honours
Special award and citation presented at the hands of
former president of India, H.E. Shri Giani zail Singh
on the silver jubilee of Liberation of Goa in 1986.
Conferred scroll of honour - the Architect of modern
Goa.
Facilitated lifetime achievement award on golden
jubilee calibration of India in 1997 -98.
THANK YOY