Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House unanimously resolves that the Government takes steps to strategically develop and project Goa as a transit and layover destination for international airlines, particularly through the creation of a dedicated hub and spoke model which will promote short stay, high spending tourism by designing and implementing a Transit Tourism Policy for Goa.”

“This House unanimously resolves the Government that the right of Mundkars under the Goa Mundkar Act, 1975 be protected by expediting pending cases, by preparing a fresh status report on such dwelling units occupied by Mundkar since 1971, ensure traditional access to such residences and establish a Monitoring Mechanism to uphold the rights of Mundkars thus empowering them socially and economically.”

The attention of the House is drawn as regards the rise in Dhiriyo (bullfights) events being organised across Goa. Dhiriyo has been a part of Goa’s cultural and traditional fabric for decades, often associated with village feasts and community gatherings.  The steps the Government has taken to frame a law to legalise the same and to conduct such events in a regulated manner.

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of the State, that due to incessant rains, flooding/inundation, landslides and water logging, has been witnessed in several parts of the State and also due to the incessant rains and the heavy flow of the Valvanti River on the NH 748 AA road at Tulshimala, several trees have been uprooted and embankments along the roadsides have also been washed away. The steps the Government has taken in the matter.”

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of people of Goa due to poor condition of bridge connecting Tuem village of Mandrem Constituency and Aroba-Dhargal village of Pernem Constituency. This narrow and age old bridge also connects the villages of Mandrem Constituency to the National Highway. New and wide bridge needs to be constructed to avoid any accidents in future. Steps the Government intends to take in this regard".

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of residents of Tuem and Pernem due to long-pending boundary dispute between Tuem village panchayat and Pernem Municipal Council. The residents of both areas face issues with regard to obtaining permissions to operate businesses and get house numbers. The dispute has also affected  revenue collection by both governing bodies.The steps Government intends to take in this regards”.

 “Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa due to abandoned open stone quarries filled with rain water. Such dangerous open quarries have claimed numerous lives of locals as well as tourists in the State. These quarries are also gaining popularity among youth as picnic spots. The fatal incidents have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of people. The steps Government intends to take in this regard.”  

Fear and anxiety in the minds of employees of Goa Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GAPL), Tuem, due to non-payment of their salaries for the last 2 1/2 month. Company giving reason of less orders received for non payment of Salaries. With Chaturthi fast approaching, this delay has caused deep financial distress. The employees are demanding that their dues like  EPF, LIC bank installments be cleared, salaries paid on time, and their charter of demands be addressed. I request the Government to immediately intervene, coordinate with the Centre, and provide relief to the affected employees.

Fear and anxiety in the minds of people with respect to natural  rock cave  at Querim (Keri),Paliyem, which poses safety risks during high tides and rough sea. Though it is beautiful and emerging tourist spot, the tourist enter the cave without supervision, which increases the chance of accidents. Therefore I urge the Tourism department to take necessary safety precautions and preserve the Natural beauty of that area.

The attention of the house is drawn to fast decrease in traditional salt farmers. The Mitacho Agar (salt pans) in Agarwaddo and other Parts of Goa, are on the verge of extinction due to rapid urbanisation, labour shortage, low returns, and damage to bunds and canals. This traditional industry, part of Goa’s heritage, is fast disappearing. I request the Government to provide financial aid, restore bunds, supply modern equipment at subsidised rates, and protect salt pans as heritage sites to secure the livelihood of salt farmers.

The attention of the House is drawn on towards  coconut jaggery making occupation  is on the verge of extinction, with only few producers left in Mandrem and in entire state. I urge the Government to give direct incentives, fast-track GI tagging for better market value, and provide preparation machinery at subsidized rates to sustain this rare Goan traditional occupation.

Fear and anxiety in the mind of people over rising prices and the difficulties Our local fishermen are facing due to rising costs of petrol, boat motors, nets, and new canoes (Vhodis). These increased expenses are making their traditional livelihood unsustainable. I sincerely request the Government to immediately enhance the existing subsidies and extend greater financial support to the fishing community.