Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House unanimously resolves that the Government has to take immediate and effective steps to protect, conserve, and develop the historic ‘Mardangad’ Fort in Ponda taluka, in recognition of its deep historical importance and also to boost tourism.”

“This House unanimously resolves that the Government takes steps to protect the rights of the traditional fishermen especially from Vasco whose traditional access to fishing rights and livelihood and homes are being threatened by increasing urbanization, port expansion, environmental degradation, loss of fishing rights and various other restrictions imposed on them so as to ensure their rightful place in Goa’s development narrative.”

“This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government that the Public Works Department carries out a time bound structural audit of all the residential and multiple dwelling buildings which are 30 years and above to ensure the safety of residents.”

“This House unanimously resolves to congratulate Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modiji for his dedicated efforts to resolve the long pending issue of the construction of Ram temple at Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya. In doing so, the Government has resonated the sentiments of crores of citizens irrespective of caste, creed, gender or religion. Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is going to be the Nation\'s best example of communal harmony and to commemorate the same 22nd January of every year be declared as a public holiday”.

"This House unanimously resolves that the hardworking traditional fishermen community should be assured of their livelihood and traditional business by developing a full-fledged jetty in Vasco Constituency.”

“Attention of the House is Drawn to constant shortage of water supply in Vasco Constituency, the over head tanks of Vasco Constituency and around which are linked to water supply need urgent attention. it requires maintenance, repairs. people staying nearby tank at new vaddem residence in fear as its cement keeps on falling, it requires cleaning. it has been understood that many years past that no cleaning has been done from past so many years. The Steps of the Government to rectify the same."

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people travelling from Panjim to Ponda on safety of the 400 year old Ribandar causeway also known as Ponte de Linhares connecting Panjim to Old Goa via the village of Ribandar. Initially, built to carry horse-drawn carriages and has since stood the test of the time and is being used by all kinds of traffic including buses. In November 2021, half a meter section of the causeway had sunk which was later repaired. The following year in August 2022, one lane of the causeway was shut down after the base under an archway was seen to have been corroded. The Steps the Government has taken in this matter”.

“fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Calangute, Pilerne, Saligao and Porvorim that due to the sudden outbreak of massive fire at the Berger- Becker Paint factory at Pilerne Industrial Estate at Saligao, the sudden pollution created in the form of carbon monoxide and various other harmful gases in the environment could create health issues especially to high risk people with asthma or chronic respiratory illnesses and infants. The water of the wells in the said areas has also been contaminated and not safe for drinking purposes, especially in saipem vaddo of Candolim villages. The steps the Government intends to undertake in the matter”.

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of Goan public, in view of stoppage of time-bound compensation on GST received so far from the Central Government. Steps the Government wants to take to save the economy of the State and the roadmapahead.”

“Fear, chaos and complete helplessness witnessed among people in Vasco over the disconnection of water meters of about 1123 households by the Water Supply department citing National Green Tribunal (NGT) Orders for non compliance of connecting household waste water and sewer to sewerage line. The steps Government intends to take in this matter.”

The attention of the house is drawn to the issues faced by the occupants of Housing Board at New Vaddem. The Hon\'ble Chief Minister had assured the owners/occupants of the Goa Housing Board tenements at New Vaddem that the Government would consider waiving the amount payable towards charges/fees for settlement/regularisation of their occupation of the said tenements, which have been occupied by them for more than 40 years.Most of the occupants belong to the economically weaker and poorer sections of society and have been residing in these tenements for several decades. In view of their long-standing occupation, financial condition and the assurance given by the Hon\'ble Chief Minister, it is requested that the occupants may be permitted to settle the matter by payment of a very nominal amount, or alternatively, the charges/fees payable to the Goa Housing Board may kindly be exempted/waived.

I wish to bring to the attention of the Hon’ble Health Minister the serious difficulties being faced by residents following the stoppage of fumigation by the Municipal Authorities pursuant to a circular issued by the Health Department.

While the circular may have been issued keeping public health and safety in mind, it is practically impossible for the Health Dept. alone to undertake fumigation effectively across all 25 wards

Earlier, every Councillor would actively take up fumigation in their respective areas, particularly during the monsoon, in response to complaints from residents. With this activity now stopped, people are facing considerable hardship, with increasing concerns over mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria

I therefore urge the Hon’ble Health Minister to kindly review the matter and put in place a safe, regulated and practical mechanism to ensure that fumigation can be carried out wherever necessary.

The health and safety of our citizens must remain our foremost priority.

I wish to raise an urgent issue concerning families who have been residing in Goa for the last 30–40 years on Government, Comunidade and private lands.

Many of these families are today facing difficulties in obtaining NOCs, water and electricity connections due to deficiencies or non-compliance in property documentation.

Specially when children from these families grow up, start their own families and move out of their joint family homes to establish separate nuclear households Despite having lived in Goa for decades, they are unable to secure basic amenities for their homes.

Sir I understand the need to follow the law. However,water and electricity are basic necessities, and families should not be left without them indefinitely because of documentation issues

I request the Government to urgently intervene and provide a humane and practical solution to this long-standing issue.

I rise to draw the attention of the Hon’ble Government to the need to expedite the installation of a lift in the Administrative Building of the Vasco Civil and Criminal Court

A large number of litigants, advocates, and members of the public visit the court daily, including senior citizens and specially-abled persons who face difficulty climbing the stairs to access the upper floors.

The process for installing the lift has already begun, and I request the Government to expedite the work and complete it at the earliest As Goa is a Divyang-friendly state it is important that public institutions like courts are made fully accessible to all citizens.

I rise to draw the attention of the Government towards the difficulties faced by ex-servicemen and their families in availing medical facilities under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme in Goa, particularly Vasco and Dabolim which  have a large population of retired defence personnel who have served the nation with dedication. However, many beneficiaries are facing inconvenience due to limited facilities, delays in approvals and difficulties in accessing empanelled hospitals under the scheme.

Considering that many of these beneficiaries are senior citizens and widows of ex-servicemen, I urge the Government to take up this matter with the Defence ministry and ensure that better and healthcare facilities are made available under the ECHS scheme on priority as this has been a long pending issue