The UnTechEd – Goa Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Leadership Summit 2026, supported by the Goa Education Development Corporation, is a two-day initiative dedicated to strengthening the mental health ecosystem in Goan schools.
Focused on child psychology, emotional wellbeing, safety, abuse prevention, and the evolving role of school counsellors, this summit brings together principals, counsellors, educators, mental health experts, child protection specialists, NGOs, and government representatives.
Through panel discussions, masterclasses, and recognition awards, the summit aims to equip schools with practical tools, updated policies, and collaborative strategies to address the challenges students face today — including stress, bullying, abuse, digital pressures, and mental health concerns.
This initiative reflects Goa’s growing commitment to nurturing safe, supportive, and future-ready school
environments.
We are honoured to announce that Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, will grace the Unteched – Goa Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Leadership Summit 2026 as the Chief Guest. His presence underscores the Government of Goa’s strong commitment to student welfare, mental health, and progressive education reforms.
The event will also be attended by senior officials from the Goa Education Development Corporation (GEDC), respected members of the School Education Department, and distinguished leaders from the academic, counselling, and child-wellbeing sectors. Their participation reinforces the summit’s mission to bring together policymakers, educators, and mental health experts on one powerful platform dedicated to creating safer, healthier, and future-ready school environments across Goa
Goa Education Development Corporation (GEDC)
Government of Goa
Shri Govind B. Parvatkar represents the Government of Goa’s commitment to advancing education, student wellbeing, and institutional development across the state. Under GEDC’s guidance, initiatives supporting holistic education, youth development, and mental health awareness continue to gain strong momentum.
The support of GEDC reinforces the summit’s vision of creating safer, healthier, and more inclusive learning environments for students in Goa.
Ms. Sultana Khan is an international education leader with extensive experience in global student mobility, school-university partnerships, immersion programs, and academic collaborations across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.
Through UnTechEd, she has curated high-impact platforms that bring together schools, counsellors, universities, corporates, and government bodies to address future-ready education, student wellbeing, and global exposure. This summit reflects her vision of integrating mental health, safety, and global best practices into school education.

Counselling Psychologist & Certified Trainer

Chief Operations Officer at RIJUVEN
(Mother & Child Health) Catery to HEALTH AND EMOTION
Medical Professional | Psychologist | Sexologist | Academic Resource Person
Specialist in Maternal & Child Health, Child Safety & Social Education
She is a senior medical professional, psychologist, and sexologist with over three decades of clinical, academic, and field experience in maternal and child health, child safety, and preventive social education. A cancer survivor who chose service as her life’s work, she has independently and self-sustainably reached 26 lakh children across 56 cities and 16 states through large-scale programs on child sexual abuse prevention, adolescent mental wellbeing, cyber safety and teacher capacity building—Without NGO affiliation or external funding. She has served as a trusted resource and knowledge partner to UNICEF and multiple state governments, working closely with education boards, counselors, parents, educators, and institutional leaders. Her work spans government and non-government initiatives, internal school systems, and nationwide programs, collaborating extensively with corporate houses, MNCs, private organizations, and educational institutions. Through strategic partnerships, capacity-building workshops, curriculum integration, and on-ground interventions, she has delivered programs across diverse regions, impacting schools, institutions, and communities nationwide.

Consulting Psychiatrist, Porvorim
Counselling Cell Member – GEDC Scheme
Dr. Priyanka Sahasrabhojanee is a Consulting Psychiatrist based in Porvorim, working across both the government and private healthcare sectors. In addition to her clinical practice, she actively promotes mental health awareness through talks at social, corporate, academic, and medical institutions, as well as through television interviews, print media articles, and mental health support groups. She also serves as a Counselling Cell Member under the GEDC Counselling Scheme.

Lead – Mental Health Programme, Sethu Centre, Goa
Aileen de Souza is part of the interdisciplinary team at the Sethu Centre for Child Development & Family Guidance in Goa. At Sethu, she leads the Mental Health Programme, a family-centered initiative that supports children and families through assessments, mental health services, training, and awareness initiatives. Aileen holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Psychology, from S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai. She has also completed training in Narrative Therapy at Ummeed Child Development Center (CDC), Mumbai, which has deepened her ability to engage with neurodivergent children and adolescents. Aileen is driven by a passion for fostering resilience in young people and applies a strengths-based approach in her work.

Senior Psychologist, Sangath | GEDC Counselling Cell Member
Prachi Khandeparkar* Psychologist by profession
working in Goa with Sangath since last 27 years. Works closely with govt, national and international institutions and NGOs. Invited as resource person for various capacity building initiatives. undertakes counseling for parents, teachers and students. involved in scaleup of evaluated projects in schools and
community for adolescents in different parts of the country and world.
Serves as Counseling Cell member for GEDC- Chief Minister Counseling Program
UnTechEd – Goa Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Leadership Summit 2026
(Supported by Goa Education Development Corporation)
The UnTechEd Goa Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Leadership Summit 2026 is envisioned as a transformative step toward strengthening the mental, emotional, and psychological support systems for students across Goa. Over two days of discussions, learning, and collaboration, the Summit aims
to create a unified platform where schools, counsellors, educators, psychologists, and government bodies come together with one shared purpose—to build safer, healthier, and more resilient environments for every child.
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