Goa Legislative Assembly

This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government that the Goa Waste Management Corporation comes out with a comprehensive policy for scrap collection and to regulate the existing scrapyards in the State.”

“This House unanimously resolves that the Government makes it compulsory for every Municipal Council/Corporation to earmark a specific area for burial without any bias of caste or gender. Separate burial sites as per density of population of minority communities to be notified and earmarked”.

“This House strongly recommends the Government to enact a Legislation, in a time bound manner and in any case not later than six months, to establish and regulate crematorium/burial grounds for all sections of the society, at all Panchayats in the State of Goa. The Government to acquire land and set up facilities at the earliest and hand them over to local self-Government bodies for the benefit of all sections of society as in many places in Goa people are still facing grave difficulties in conducting final rites of the deceased members in a dignified manner”.
 

“This House strongly recommends the Government to establish a world class Food Processing Park at the Latambarcem Industrial Estate to boost Agri-Entrepreneurship and value addition to farm produce and provide sustainable employment opportunities for the people of Bicholim Taluka in particular.” 

“Attention of the House is drawn to the recurrent severe water shortage, in North Goa, especially in Bicholim and Mayem.  The steps the Government has taken to ensure a 24x7 regular water supply schedule to every household with a valid house number, providing a proactive helpline number that can address the water shortage and to provide water tankers on a regular basis, during the shortage of water supply.”         

“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 the people residing in the leased mining area as various schools, residential, temple and other domestic and commercial structure exist in the current earmarked demarcation of the leased mining area done by the mining Department. The steps the Government intends to take in the matter"

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the Commercial Establishments and business owners operating in the coastal belts of Goa on account of the order/notification in respect of silence zones issued under the noise pollution rules 2000. The immediate steps the Government intends to take in this regard”.

“Fear and Anxiety in the minds of people staying in Sal, Bicholim as the river water level is drastically increasing and has already reached 200 cumecs, the steps the Government has taken to resolve the flooding situation”

I rise to voice the Rising frustration among students seeking admission to ITI in Goa, especially for the electrical stream at ITI Bicholim, is becoming a major concern. The number of available seats in this stream is significantly less compared to the growing demand. This situation is disheartening for students who are eager to build a career in the electrical field, given the vast scope and excellent employability prospects associated with this trade.

The electrical stream is one of the most promising in terms of skill development and job placement opportunities. Students who Pass out from this stream often find employment in various sectors, including government projects, private companies, major infrastructure developments, and self-employment avenues. The low intake capacity is thus acting as a barrier for deserving and enthusiastic candidates to access valuable vocational training.

In this context, I urge the Skill Development Department to recognise the urgent need to address this matter. I request them to provide an additional classroom for the electrical stream at ITI Bicholim and to increase the number of admissions accordingly. This step will not only fulfill the aspirations of the students but also contribute meaningfully to the skilled workforce of Goa.

I rise to bring to your urgent attention the growing fear and anxiety among the people of Goa regarding the substantial pendency in the disbursal of subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) two-wheelers. Out of a total of 4,699 applications received, subsidies for nearly 2,294 applicants remain pending. The primary reason cited for this pendency is the non-submission of relevant documents.

This situation is causing much distress among genuine applicants who have made considerable investments towards adopting cleaner mobility solutions. I request the Department and the GEDC (Goa Energy Development Corporation) to ensure that all necessary documents are verified before accepting applications for the subsidy. This will prevent unnecessary pendency in the future.

In addition, I urge the department to provide an easy-to-use online portal where applicants can submit any missing documents ly. This will facilitate the immediate processing of their subsidies and bring much-needed relief to the applicants.

I request the Hon’ble Minister to give a categorical reply on this issue and also provide a roadmap outlining the steps that the Department intends to take to clear the current pendency within the next three months.

I rise to draw the urgent attention of the House to the alleged misappropriation of Rs.145 crore in the failed Aerial Bunch Cabling Project of the State Electricity Department. Concerns have been raised regarding the transparency and accountability of this significant public expenditure.

1. I request the minister to inform this august House about the current status of the inquiry initiated into this serious allegation.
2. I also seek details of the findings, if any, that have emerged from the inquiry so far.
3. Further, I urge the concerned Minister to clarify when the Committee, constituted as per the Order dated 27.10.2023 to look into this matter, last met and to provide the House with details of such meetings.

Given the gravity of the matter and the magnitude of public money involved, I request that the Department respond at the earliest and place all relevant facts on record in the interest of transparency and public trust

I would like to bring to the attention of the House a significant issue affecting many women in Goa. The challenges involved in changing one’s name on the Aadhaar card after marriage. Despite common belief, a marriage certificate alone is often not sufficient for this update. Women are frequently required to complete additional procedures, such as publishing their name change in the official Gazette.

These requirements impose considerable financial burdens—including charges for affidavits, newspaper advertisements, and Gazette notifications—that can run into thousands of rupees. Beyond the cost, such processes lead to unnecessary delays.

This disproportionately affects women from economically weaker backgrounds and restricts their access to a smooth and affordable identity update. I therefore urge the Government of Goa to take proactive steps to streamline and simplify the Aadhaar name change process for married women

There is growing fear and anxiety among the people of Bicholim regarding the unsafe condition of the local market structure. Just a few weeks ago, heavy winds caused parts of the roof to fly off on two separate occasions within the same week. Despite these risks, the municipality has not conducted any structural stability certification for 3 years nor proper inspections were carried out.

Furthermore, the fish market is operating in a severely unhygienic environment. Recent social media footage revealed maggots climbing from the clogged drainage (nallah) back into the area where fish sellers operate. The drainage channels are blocked, and the overall sanitation and hygiene of the premises are being seriously questioned by the residents of Bicholim Town.

I urge the Minister to take immediate and decisive action to address and rectify these unacceptable conditions to ensure public safety and health.