Goa Legislative Assembly

“The House strongly recommends the Government to take serious cognizance of the high unemployment rate in the State of Goa and initiate necessary steps to provide industry-demand based job skills to at least 20,000 unemployed youth in the next two financial years under Skill Development Mission and ensure that Goan candidates are preferred in private sector jobs in the State.”

This House strongly recommends the Government that the three linear projects of double-tracking of South Western railway lines, Tanmar Power Transmission and expansion of National Highway 4-A passing through the protected areas of Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park be scrapped in the interest of the public who have shown strong opposition to these three projects that threaten the ecology of the area and also in view of the recommendation by the CEC. Further, this House recommends the Government to withdraw all cases filed against citizens/NGOs for executing their Constitutional duty under Article 51-A (g) of protecting the environment against the three linear projects through peaceful protests.

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards the change in surname by any person to traditional Goan surnames, so as to claim benefits and erase the distinct Goan identity. The steps the Government has taken in this regard.”

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards to the unchecked influx of gig economy workers employed by platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy and Blinkit, who are reportedly bringing in over 8,000 delivery agents from outside the State, along with their own vehicles bearing registration plates from other States. The steps the Government has taken to protect local employment, enforce transport and labour regulations and ensure that these platforms operate within a framework that prioritises Goa’s economic and social interests.”

“Attention of the House is drawn to the rising  number of accidents injuring people as also fatal accidents in last few days which clearly has been due to poor maintenance of roads by the PWD with failure to take due and steps despite Hon. Supreme Court directives and Orders of the State Government. The steps the Government intends to take in this regard.”

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards growing crimes of theft, robbery, dacoity, crimes related to women and children does endangering the safety of    the people and more specifically children, women and senior citizens. The steps the Government will take in this regards”.  

 The alarming issue of overflowing sewerage chambers across multiple urban and semi urban areas in Goa, unplanned sewerage pumping Stations, which is creating grave public health hazards and environmental degradation causing sewerage overflow into the fields turning agriculture land infertile, polluting rivers and water bodies causing environmental pollution and contamination of groundwater. The steps the Government has taken in the matter”.

Attention of the House is drawn to the increasing incidents of wild animal attacks on human beings, even during broad daylight. This has become a serious safety concern for the people of Goa. What immediate and long-term measures does the Government intend to take in this regard to ensure the safety and well-being of Goenkars?

Attention of the House is drawn to the rising prices of vegetables during the ongoing Shrawan month, a time when many of our Hindu brothers and sisters observe vegetarianism. I urge the Government to take necessary steps to control and reduce the prices of vegetables during this holy period.

Attention of the House is drawn to the issue of candidates who had applied for various posts under the PWD Labour Supply Society and whose applications were rejected without any valid reason being provided. I urge the Hon’ble Chief Minister to ensure that valid reasons for rejection are clearly communicated to the applicants, as many candidates from distant parts of South Goa such as Canacona, Quepem, Sanguem and others are compelled to travel all the way to the PWD office in Panjim to inquire about the rejection of their applications.

Attention of the House is drawn to the dilapidated condition of the Borim Bridge. There is growing fear among commuters as the entire bridge trembles whenever heavy vehicles pass over it, particularly since the road passing through the Verna Industrial Estate leads directly onto the Borim Bridge. I urge the Government to take immediate action to address this issue before any untoward incident occurs.

Attention of the House is drawn to the proposed third district headquarters in Curchorem. The third district is expected to comprise of four talukas Quepem, Sanguem, Canacona and Dharbandora. The people of Quepem strongly demand that the district headquarters be established in Quepem instead of Curchorem. I urge the Government to clarify and address the growing concerns and apprehensions in the minds of my beloved Quepemkars.

AMENDMENTS TO THE MOTION OF THANKS TO THE ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 34 – School Education, Demand No. 35 – Higher Education, Demand No. 36 – Technical Education, Demand No. 37 – Government Polytechnic, Panaji, Demand No. 38 – Government Polytechnic, Bicholim, Demand No. 39 – Government Polytechnic, Curchorem, Demand No. 40 – Goa College of Engineering, Demand No. 41 – Goa Architecture College, Demand No. 44 – Goa College of Art, Demand No. 46 – Museum, Demand No. 50 – Goa College of Pharmacy, Demand No. 63 – Rajya Sainik Board, Demand No. 73 – State Election Commission, Demand No. 75 – Planning, Statistics & Evaluation, Demand No. 80 – Legal Metrology, Demand No. 81 – Department of Tribal Welfare, Demand No. 83 – Mines, Demand No. 84 – Civil Aviation and Demand No. 88 – Department of Public Private Partnership, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 6th August, 2025.

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 2 – General Administration & Coordination, Demand No. 5 – Prosecution, Demand No. 6 – Election Office, Demand No. 8 – Treasury & Accounts Administration, North Goa, Demand No. 9 – Treasury & Accounts Administration, South Goa, Demand No. 11 – Excise, Demand No. 12 –  Commercial Taxes, Demand No. 14 – Goa Sadan, Demand No. 17 – Police, Demand No. 18 – Jails, Demand No. 21 – Public Works, Demand No. 22 – Vigilance, Demand No. 23 – Home, Demand No. 25 – Home Guards & Civil Defence, Demand No. 26 – Fire & Emergency Services, Demand No. 27 – Official Language, Demand No. 29 – Public Grievances, Demand No. 30 – Small Savings & Lotteries, Demand No. 32 – Finance, Demand No.  42 – Sports & Youth Affairs, Demand No. 43 – Art & Culture, Demand No. 56 – Information & Publicity, Demand No. 61 – Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Demand No. 85 – Department of Rural Development and Demand No. 90 – Drinking Water Department, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 5th August, 2025.

The following Cut Motions to Demand No.  76 – Electricity and Demand No. 86 – New & Renewable Energy, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 4th August, 2025.

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 13 – Transport, Demand No. 19 – Industries, Trade & Commerce and Demand No. 31 – Panchayats, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 28th July, 2025.

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 64 – Agriculture, Demand No. 69 – Handicraft, Textile & Coir and Demand No. 70 – Civil Supplies, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 25^th July, 2025.