Goa Legislative Assembly

"This House unanimously resolves that the Government conclude all pending cases under Agricultural Tenancy Act and Mundkar Act in a time bound manner by setting an upper time limit. This will give relief to thousands of Goans who are fighting legal battles for their rightful claims".

“This House strongly recommends the Government to grant relaxation to exceptional sportsmen in Government service, grant sports facilities to conduct private coaching classes without charges for personal training to budding sportsmen, allotment of Communidade plots to sportsmen and monthly compensation to exceptional sportsmen.”

“Due to heavy monsoon rains, large amount of sand have been washed away, raising concerns among local fishermen and tourists. The erosion has exposed the coast to environmental risks. Locals have demanded immediate steps such as planting protective vegetation and stopping further degradation. The steps the Government has taken in the matter”.

“Fear and concern of residents of Bardez Constituency including Aldona Constituency  in relation to non-supply/irregular supply of water in Aldona Constituency specially in Villages of Calvim, Carona, Olaulim, Pomburpa, Ecoxim, wards  (Zoidarwaddo/Jaidev waddo), Borvon Waddo & Vaingin waddo, Sainagar of nachinola village, villages of Ucassaim, Bastora and Saligao Constutuency as also the non- replacement of pipeline from Carona junction to Lankdem in Carona  along main road and also diversion of water by manipulation of valve at Ecoxim thus depriving Carona and  Ecoxim regular water supply with no proper maintenance of public water tanks at Moira, Nachinola (Borvon waddo), Ecoxim Pazir, Mapusa, Siolim, Assagao and the apprehension that with summer approaching, these areas will be parched and face untold hardships. The steps the Government intends to take and the time frame within which these issues will be attended”.

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Ramnagar area, village Betim in Reis Magos. The water is contaminated and live microorganisms can be seen in the water which happens many times every year as the PWD pipe lines are layed in the road side drains which is the main cause of contaminated water. Every year there is breakout of typhoid, malaria and dengue in this area. Steps the Government intends to undertake to replace the said pipelines so that Ramnagar and people of the surrounding area will get clean potable drinking water.”

Attention of the House is drawn as regards the urgent need to strengthen cancer screening and early-detection programmes across all districts and rural areas of the State and the steps taken by the Government in this regard.

 

The attention of this House is drawn to an important issue concerning the Water Resources Department (WRD) and the agricultural community of the State.

Works undertaken by the WRD—such as the maintenance and reconstruction of sluice gates, strengthening and repair of bunds (bandharas), and the desilting and protection of nallahs and riverbanks—are essential to protect agricultural fields and enable farmers to cultivate their land.

These works are highly season-sensitive, and any delay in their timely execution can lead to long-term damage to agricultural fields. Currently, most delays occur because the Government takes too long to accord financial sanctions. This often results in the entire pre-monsoon working season being lost.

Therefore, It is requested to the Government to evolve a mechanism whereby agriculture-related and other season-sensitive WRD works are identified well in advance and accorded expenditure sanctions on priority. This will ensure that the department has sufficient time to tender, execute, and complete these works before the onset of the monsoon.
The Steps Government intend to take in this regard.

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Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa regarding delay in fulfilling the assurance to grant  water and power connections to the existing houses possessing EHN.

As we all know, drinking water is among one of the most basic necessities of life. Many families which have constructed their houses possess EHN numbers, due to the  Circular issued by the Government of Goa clarifies that no new electricity or water connections will be granted to unauthorized or illegal structures solely on the basis of EHN tags. out of which such existing houses bearing EHN numbers cannot get NOCs from authorities for water and power connections. Although they are regularly paying the prescribed applicable house taxes.

In the absence of regular domestic water and power connections, these families face immense hardship in their daily survival.

This critical issue was raised previously on the floor of this House, at which time the Hon\'ble Chief Minister assured the House that the Government would find a solution and take appropriate measures to facilitate water and power connections for eligible EHN holders.

The steps which the Government intends to take to ensure these families are no longer deprived of these basic human necessities.

Attention of the house is drawn regarding 3rd April 2026 cut-off date for accepting applications under the Majhe Ghar Yojana. A large number of applications are still pending as they await consent letters from the Comunidade and the Administrator of Comunidades, while many others remain under scrutiny by the concerned authorities. In view of the above, I urge the Government to consider extending the said cut-off date in the public interest. Steps the government intends to take in this regard.

Attention of the house drawn to the plight of the people especially small businessmen, fishing trawlers which goes into deep sea due to concerns over supply following the sudden shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in the State. The shortage has triggered alarm in the hospitality sector, with restaurant bodies warning that many eateries may be forced to shut down within days if supplies are not restored.

In view of the seriousness of the matter, I seek to know the steps the Government intends to take to urgently address this burning issue and ensure adequate supply of commercial LPG cylinders so as to prevent disruption and closure of businesses.

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