Their commitment to social responsibility led them to
plan develop and set up, over the years, various educational,
social and cultural institutions. In 1962, Chowgules
set up Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule Cultural Foundation to
provide a strong base to achieve this objective. Over
the years, this foundation has given liberal assistance
to many social and cultural activities in and outside
Goa.
Chowgules have contributed to the quantum leap in education
in Goa. They were the first to start a college in Goa
after the liberation in the name of Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule
College of Arts & Science. The Chowgule Education
Society established in 1963, manages this college as
well as St. Joseph's Institute, one of the oldest High
schools in Goa.
The Chowgule group pre-nursery, primary and middle schools
at all mining areas. It has promoted an Institute of
Shipbuilding Technology at Vasco-da-Gama which is only
one of its kind in western India. The Chowgule group
was the first to introduce computer education at the
University level in Goa.
The Chowgule group has also promoted establishment of
educational institutions outside in places such as Delhi
and Jafrabad. At all the educational institutions under
the Chowgule Group and under a scheme, education is free
for the wards of their employees. In the field of Medicare,
they have established dispensaries at all their establishments
for the benefit of staff, workman and families.
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