


PRESIDENT'S PROFILE
Ms. PRATIMA G. DHOND
Ms Pratima Dhond, is a leader in the banking and startup world! As the first woman President of the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, she’s a guiding light for women entrepreneurs in Goa paving the way for others to follow.
With a passion for women’s empowerment, Pratima has dedicated her career to uplifting women through various initiatives and leadership roles. She’s been at the helm of the Women’s Cooperative Bank since 1993 and has chaired the Women’s Wing of GCCI for 8 years, launching the flagship event “Asturi” to promote women’s entrepreneurship.
But that’s not all! Pratima is also a proud startup promoter, encouraging her son Sairaj to launch “Wakao Foods”, which has made waves in the startup sector and even featured in the Shark Tank series!
As a Director of Wakao Foods and the Dhond Group of Companies, Pratima is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. She’s also a seasoned Rotarian, serving as Charter President of Rotary Club of Miramar and holding various positions in the club.
With a national-level basketball background and alumni status from Peoples High School Panaji and Dempo Commerce College, Pratima is a true Goan powerhouse!
Personally, she’s married to businessman and social worker Gaurish Dhond and is blessed with three children.


























































SERVICES
Goa covers an area of 3,702 sqm2 on the west coast of India and comprises two major districts – North Goa and South Goa. It is the 25th State in the Union of States of India. It was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961. It was part of Union territory of Goa, Daman & Diu till 30 May 1987 when it was formed into a separate State.
Updates to various Acts, Rules & Regulations, Notifications, Infrastructure, Economic Survey, Policies & Schemes and other important financial documents put out by the Goa Government will be filed in this section from time to time as they become available.
Some Useful Links
goa.gov.in
dte.goa.gov.in
dhe.goa.gov.in
education.goa.gov.in
goatourism.gov.in
goa-tourism.com
This section will provide updates on the various central government acts, rules, notifications, union budget text including (audio/video) and other pertinent documents. An excellent starting point is the Government of India directory (GOI) which provides links to various Government of India websites of interest.
ABOUT GGCI
Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) is Goa’s premier non-profit business, support-services and networking organization. We represent and liaise with SME’s, Corporate Organisations and Government bodies.
CONTACT US
GOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
Narayan Rajaram Bandekar Bhavan, T.B. Cunha Road, Panaji, Goa
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