Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that the story of Caculo Earthmovers serves as an inspiration for the youth of Goa and stressed that increased private and industrial investment is essential for the state’s growth.
He was speaking at the inauguration of Caculo Earthmovers’ second 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility at Karaswada.
Deepak Shetty, Group Executive Director, Managing Director & CEO of JCB India Limited; Chairman & Managing Director Manoj Caculo; Joint Managing Director Suraj Caculo; Manager – Operations Manav Caculo; and General Manager Haroon Shaikh, along with members of the Caculo family, were present.
The inauguration coincided with the birth anniversary of the founder, late Mohan Caculo, marking a moment of significance for the organisation and paying tribute to his legacy.
Congratulating the company on its expansion and four-decade journey, Sawant said, “We want many more to continue such businesses and generate employment. The Caculo family business is an inspiration for today’s youth. If many more enter business, many youth can prosper. There are so many opportunities in Goa; we only have to know how to grab them. With mining having restarted, if such opportunities are not taken by us, then someone else will take them.”
He added that employment opportunities in Goa are not limited to government jobs but extend significantly into the private sector.
“The Caculo group has opened a showroom at Verna recently and now this JCB facility at Karaswada. This shows that Goa is witnessing a huge investment because of ease of doing business and a pro-industry government. Goa needs more investment so that the state can flourish more; this is not possible without private investment and industrial investment. I urge Goans to invest in the private sector so that GSDP and per capita income increases,” he said.
© Caculo EarthmoversSpeaking about JCB, Sawant said the company has contributed significantly to mining and infrastructure sectors, particularly in Goa’s development.
“More than 50% of employees are women at their Gujarat plant. When we are passing the Women’s Reservation Bill, to have such a percentage of employees in a manufacturing company is a proud moment,” he added, calling JCB an example of the Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Sawant also cited the example of Shakeel Shaikh, a former engineer at Caculo Earthmovers who later purchased 25 earthmovers, describing him as “an inspiration for today’s youth.”
In his address, Manoj Caculo said the new facility marks a key milestone for the company.
“Our family has been associated with JCB since the year 1979. My late father used to say that the colour of our blood is yellow. Today, Manav is the fifth generation who is here in the business. My uncle Suhas has also been instrumental, along with my father, in the JCB business. And that is how we started the leadership in 1979. And since then to now, almost five decades later, we are here at your service thanks to all the support that we get from JCB India and our esteemed customers who have made us what we are today,” he said.
He added, “On behalf of the Caculo family, we have always strived to help the Goa government build infrastructure and be with you, and we assure you that our next generation too will work very closely with the Goa government and will be there for you in the future. Whether it is creating infrastructure, generating employment or anything else, we will always be there for you.”
“This expansion reflects our continued commitment to delivering quality service, reliable support, and enhanced accessibility to our customers across the region. With this facility, we aim to strengthen our partnership with JCB India and contribute to the growing infrastructure and development needs of Goa,” Caculo said.
Deepak Shetty said that the foundation of the Caculo organisation is built on trust and long-term relationships.
“Caculo Earthmovers have been associated with us for over four decades and have been one of JCB’s oldest dealer partners. Over the years, your contribution has been instrumental in building and sustaining the JCB brand in Goa. I thank the Caculo family because they are not joined with us from the business point of view; they are joined at the heart. Dealers like Manoj and Suraj Caculo are the strength of JCB,” he said.
Suraj Caculo delivered the vote of thanks.
Founded in 1979, Caculo Earthmovers is nearing 50 years of operations and represents a legacy spanning four generations of the Caculo family. The new facility is designed to provide integrated sales, service and spares support under one roof, supported by modern infrastructure and trained technical teams.
The company continues to play a role in Goa’s infrastructure development and holds a significant market presence, with around 90 per cent share in backhoe loaders and about 25 per cent in excavators.
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