Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House recommends the Government that the terms ‘Goans’ and ‘Persons of Goan Origin’ be clearly defined in law to protect the identity and rights of Goan people. In doing so, a proper policy can be framed to benefit Goan people and prevent demographic change in the Goan landscape.”

The following postponed Private Members’ Resolution which was originally slated for reply on 26.07.2024 is listed for reply on 7th February, 2025 in the Legislative Assembly:

“This House strongly recommends the Government that the salt pans, salt pan owners and cultivators be given additional support and financial assistance in order to revive, protect and most importantly save the age-old practice of traditional salt production and to make a special budget provision which will help in repair of bunds, dykes and sluice gates that are close to these salt pans.”

“This House recommends the Government for developing an employment policy where job security is ensured to contract staff employed in Government Departments and Corporations for more than 5 years.”

“This House strongly recommends the Government to approach the appropriate agency of the Central Government with a specific proposal for a one time special grant of about 5000 crores for the systematic revival, protection, promotion of Khazan lands in eight talukas, being age old agro ecological and agro-economic systems, which will help in creating self-sustainability of the State and will take care of unemployment issue and generate robust revenue in the State, since, a huge part of the State’s 18000 hectares ancient Khazan lands remain neglected mostly due to paucity of finances and to improve supportive infrastructure such as outer and inner embankments, sluice gates, creeks and backwaters, access roads, culverts, bridges, soil remediation, revival of plantation and irrigation. “

Attention of the House is drawn to anxiety prevalent among Goan industrialists following the recent decision by the United States to impose an additional 25% tariff on goods imported from India, taking the total tariff to 50% on certain products. The move is likely to make Indian, particularly Goan exports significantly costlier in the US market, severely affecting competitiveness and profitability. Export-oriented industries fear loss of orders, decline in revenue, and potential job losses as a result. The steps the Government intends to take in this matter.

The attention of the House is drawn as regards the apprehension of the people as regards the proposal of the Power Department to hike the power tariff in the State, thereby putting a burden on the domestic consumers who is already reeling overburdened due to rising prices and increasing cost of living. Further, the department intends to introduce Smart Meters forcing every consumer to pay without reason, The Government should re-examine both the issues as the government can meet the revenue deficits through alternative means and the Smart Meter installation charge is avoidable and unnecessary. The steps Government will take in this matter

“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 to a shocking incident that occurred on Thursday, where Morjim Panchayat Secretary Sachin Dhawsakar was brutally assaulted at the Pernem BDO office during a hearing on an RTI appeal.

The alleged attackers, reportedly from Delhi, not only issued verbal abuse and death threats to the secretary but also physically assaulted him with slaps, punches, and even attacked him with a steel bottle. They further vandalized the Pernem BDO office during the assault.

This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of government officers performing their duties. I urge the government to take strict action against the culprits and clarify what concrete steps are being taken to prevent such violent acts, particularly by outsiders, and to ensure the safety and dignity of government servants in Goa.

Attention of the house is drawn to the  matter of urgent public concern affecting the livelihood of traditional Goan flower vendors at the Mapusa Municipal Market.

For the past 35 to 40 years, many local families have been engaged in the retail flower business at the Mapusa market, contributing not only to the local economy but also to the cultural and religious fabric of our state. However, since the last few years,  non goans have started carrying out illegal wholesale flower trade within the same retail market premises.

This unauthorised wholesale activity has led to Unfair competition, Sharp decline in the income of local vendors, Displacement of traditional Goan families from their rightful space in the market.

I urge the government to kindly give justice to our local flower vendors.

Attention of the House is drawn to the growing difficulties faced by Goans in procuring traditional seasonal wildflowers such as Kangla, Matti, Kumfala, Ghageri, Nagalkudo, as well as various fruits, vegetables, leaves, and herbs typically used for religious and cultural practices particularly those that are traditionally hung over Shri Ganesh idols during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

These difficulties stem from large-scale deforestation, hill cutting, and the execution of mega development projects that have severely impacted local ecosystems. This unchecked environmental degradation is leading to a crisis wherein natural resources integral to Goan culture and biodiversity are disappearing.The steps the government intends to take in this matter

Attention of the House is drawn to the growing concerns of the local Goan population regarding illegal constructions and developments being carried out by non-Goans on private properties in Orda, Candolim village of Calangute constituency.

There is a rising sense of fear and insecurity, especially among senior citizens. A notable example is Mrs. Geraldin Dias, a senior women resident of Orda village, who is currently fighting against illegal constructions happening within her own property boundaries.

Several instances of illegal constructions and fraudulent sale deeds have been reported, particularly in Survey Nos. 80, 82, and 83 of Orda village. These actions are not only violations of the law but also disrupt the social and cultural fabric of the local Goan communities. The steps Government intends to take in this matter

Attention of the House is drawn to the pressing issue affecting citizens and tourists across our state , the deplorable state of public toilets. Despite the government’s duty as a trustee of public property, these facilities remain neglected, unhygienic, and often inaccessible, violating fundamental rights to dignity and sanitation under Article 21 of the Constitution.  
I urge the government to Conduct an emergency audit of all public toilets, Allocate funds for urgent repairs and inclusive design upgrades, Implement monitoring systems with penalties for non-compliance.  
The Swachh Bharat Mission’s promise of “cleanliness for all” cannot remain hollow. The steps the Government intends to take in this regard

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

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 71 – Co-operation and Demand No. 74 – Water Resources, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 7^th August, 2025.

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. 7 – Settlement & Land Records, Demand No. 15 – Collectorate, North Goa, Demand No. 16 – Collectorate, South Goa, Demand No. 33 - Revenue, Demand No. 52 – Labour, Demand No. 60 - Employment and Demand No. 72 – Science & Technology, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 30th July, 2025.