Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Rajesh Faldessai

Shri. Rajesh Faldessai

Constituency No/Name: 15 - Cumbarjua

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Bharatiya Janata Party
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General:

Date of Birth: 18th September 1975
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Permanent: B-403,Landscape Shire, Caranzalem, Taleigao, Tiswadi,North Goa-403002 .
Present: H.No.EHN/18,Ella old Goa 403402.

Election Details

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Indian National Congress

Refer Bulletin Part II No 71 dated 14-09-2022 with regards to Merger of 2/3rd of the Indian National Congress Legislature Party (“INC”) in to the Bharatiya Janata Party (“BJP”)

Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Committee on Delegated Legislation (Since 31 May 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Budget Committee (Since 31 May 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Committee on Goverment Assurances (31 May 2022 to 18 Jan 2023)

Comprehensive survey of the State

“This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government that the Inspectorate of Survey and Land Records carries out a comprehensive survey of the State and brings on record the changes if any, in terms of its boundaries and/or any structures constructed therein. The last time such an exercise was done was in 1976 and thereafter no such comprehensive attempts were made and the common man has to still rely on old cadastral survey maps.”

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -10

Old Goa-Illegal construction work

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards the people of old Goa regarding Illegal construction work and large scale cutting of trees in buffer zone of UNESCO recognised world heritage site of old Goa to pave way for the project of Goa Tourism Department under Centre's Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and spiritual Augmentation drive (PRASAD) Scheme. The steps the Government intends to take in this regard."

Ninth Session 2025

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Tourism

pdfMinisters Reply

Flooding in Cumbarjua area

\"Fear and anxiety in the minds of people of Akhada in Cumbharjua village who are staying on the bank of river Mandovi, due to flooding in rainy season and causing significant distress to many families living on bank of river Mandovi.\"

The steps Government intend  to take in this regards.

Tenth Session 2025

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Water Resources

Water Resource Department

Shortage of water supply to Divar and Kabamba Plauto.

“Attention to the house is drown the people of Divar and  Milrock Kadamba Plauto Old Goa due to shortage of water resulting  in no supply or irregular supply of water  across Divar and Milrock Kadamba Plateau. The Steps the Government intends to take in this regards.” 

Tenth Session 2025

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Public Works

Public Works Department

Request to Stop Additional Railways on Karmali Station

Attention of the house drown to the plight of the people of Cumbharjua constituency, especially the passengers traveling by konkan railway. The pressing issue of the limited number of trains stopping at Karmali station. The konkan railway Line connects to most of the states including  Maharastra and Karnataka  catering to a vast number of Passengers. However, The Current Situation at Karmali station is coursing great hardship to the travelers.

Presently, very  few trains stop at karmali Station, resulting in significant inconvenience to passengers. Moreover, the number of passengers is increasing day by day, exacerbating the problem . This situation not only affects the daily commute of locals but also hampers the overall development of the region. In light of this, Govt should intervene  and direct the Konkan Railway authorities to have an additional railway Stop for all trains  operating on the route of Karmali station.

Steps Govt intent intend to take in this regard.

Ninth Session 2025

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Transport

Directorate of Transport

Pathetic condition of the road

Attention of the House is drawn as regards the students, parents and staff of Sharada Mandir School Kadamba due to pathetic condition of road stretch beginning from Healthway Hospital to Sharada Mandir School, Kadamba, Goulim Moula.

The road has become hazard to the life of students, parents and staff as well as damage to vehicles plying on the road. There are big pot holes on the road which leads to daily accident to two-wheeler riders.

Recently two staff members of Sharada Mandir School Kadamba have been injured due to the terrible condition of the road.

Steps Govt. intend to take in this regard.

Seventh Session 2024

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Public Works

Public Works Department

Gaundalim Railway crossing flyover bridge

The Gaundalim Railway crossing is one of the major roads located at old Goa panchayat under the Cumbharjua constituency.  There are often traffic congestion noticed due to railway crossing at Dauji.  The services of emergency vehicles are also hampered.  Hence, it is requested to immediately look into the work of the flyover bridge.

Sixth Session 2024

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Public Works

Public Works Department

014A - PARKING AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION OF OLD GOA WORLD HERITAGE SITE

*WILL the Minister for Tourism be pleased to state:

  1. the measures the Government has taken to address parking issues and resultant traffic congestion at the Old Goa World Heritage Site, as thousands of tourists visit Old Goa daily;
  2. whether any designated parking areas are being developed /upgraded near Old Goa; if so, the details thereof; and
  3. whether any initiatives for effective traffic regulation near this heritage site are being taken; and if so, the details thereof?

 

 

 

Answer:

Reply attached below

Twelfth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Shri. Rohan Khaunte

Tourism

Department of Tourism

014B - BEAUTIFICATION OF DIWAR CHURCH AND SURROUNDING AREAS

*WILL the Minister for Tourism be pleased to state:

  1. whether the Government has any plans for beautification of Diwar Church and Surrounding areas;
  2. if so, the details thereof along with scope of the project such as Landscaping, infrastructure updates, lighting etc;
  3. the estimated cost of the project, timeline and implementation stages; and
  4. if not, whether the Government will consider this proposal in the interest of the people of Diwar Village, as it has potential for tourism development and community benefits?

 

Answer:

Reply is attached below

Twelfth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Shri. Rohan Khaunte

Tourism

Department of Tourism

082 - BEAUTIFICATION OF DIWAR CHURCH AND SURROUNDING AREAS

WILL the Minister for Tourism be pleased to state:

  1. Are there any plans of the Government for beautification of Diwar church and Surrounding areas; if yes, furnish details on: Scope of the project (e.g., Land scaping, infrastructure updates, Lighting), Estimated budget, Project timeline and implementation Stages; and
  2. If not, will Government consider this proposal in the interest of the people of Diwar Village, considering its potential for tourism development and community benefits?

Answer:

Reply is attached below

Twelfth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Shri. Rohan Khaunte

Tourism

Department of Tourism

073 - UPGRADATION OF PHC CUMBHARJUA, PHC DIWAR TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (CHC)

Will the Minister for Public Health be pleased to state the current status of the assurance  given by the Government regarding the upgradation of Primary Health center PHC Cumbarjua and PHC Diwar  to Community Health Center (CHC), whether proposals have been prepared for the same; if so, furnish details such as current status of proposals (e.g. administrative approval, budget allocation, tendering) and projected timeline for upgradation?

Answer:

Question

Answer

Will the Minister for Public Health be pleased to state:

By Shri. Vishwajit Rane, Minister for Health

the current status of the assurance  given by the Government regarding the upgradation of Primary Health center PHC Cumbarjua and PHC Diwar  to Community Health Center (CHC), whether proposals have been prepared for the same; if so, furnish details such as current status of proposals (e.g. administrative approval, budget allocation, tendering) and projected timeline for upgradation?

Sir, at present, there is no proposal under consideration with the Directorate of Health Services for the upgradation of Primary Health Centre Cumbarjua and Primary Health Centre Diwar to Community Health Centres.

Twelfth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Vishwajit Rane

Public Health

Public Health Department

074 - GRANT-IN-AID(GI) FUNDS FOR CUMBARJUA CONSTITUENCY

Will the Minister for Panchayati Raj be pleased to state:

a) whether the Government is aware that for the past two years, no Grant-in-Aid (GI) funds have been granted to any Panchayats in Cumbarjua Constituency; if so, the reasons for the delay/non-release of these funds;
b) furnish a list of development works carried out in each Panchayat under GI grants in Cumbharjua Constituency for the last three years; furnish details such as  name of the Panchayat, nature of projects undertaken, amount sanctioned/utilized and status of completion; and
c) furnish a Panchayat-wise list of pending development works under GI grants in Cumbarjua Constituency for the last 3 years with details such as name of the project/location, sanctioned amount, reasons for pendency and expected timelines for implementation/completion?

Answer:

a) whether the Government is aware that for the past two years, no Grant-in-Aid (GI) funds have been granted to any Panchayats in Cumbarjua Constituency; if so, the reasons for the delay/non-release of these funds;

Ans:Yes Sir, 2024-25- Finance Department did not convey approval for release of GIA grants to Weaker Panchayats before 30/03/2025.Release of GIA grants to Weaker Panchayats in Under Process for the Year 2025-26


b) furnish a list of development works carried out in each Panchayat under GI grants in Cumbharjua Constituency for the last three years; furnish details such as  name of the Panchayat, nature of projects undertaken, amount sanctioned/utilized and status of completion; and

Ans:As per enclosed Annexure-A


c) furnish a Panchayat-wise list of pending development works under GI grants in Cumbarjua Constituency for the last 3 years with details such as name of the project/location, sanctioned amount, reasons for pendency and expected timelines for implementation/completion?

Ans:As per enclosed Annexure-B

 

Twelfth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Mauvin Godinho

Panchayati Raj

Directorate of Panchayats