Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House resolves that the Government makes provision for constructing Western Bypass on Stilts at Benaulim on the basis of the facts that on 5^th July 2022 and 5^th July 2023, the entire catchment area at Benaulim and the carrying capacity of River Sal were overflowing at High Tide and with heavy rains at the same time, which proved that the Study Report provided by the WRD wrongly produced Rational Formula and Ryve's formula which showed wrongly derived Peak Flood Discharge and Discharge capacity of the River Sal."

“This House resolves that the Government makes provision for ensuring all Assurances given on the Floor of the House to be fulfilled with a guaranteed time frame to ensure accountability and fulfilment.”  

“This House strongly recommends the Government to  make provision for ensuring Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services and Accountability within specified time limit to all citizens, the publication of the citizens charter and other disclosures by all public authorities, the establishments of digital portals and facilitation centers for service delivery, and the processing and monitoring of grievances related thereto and to provide for the establishment of Grievance Redressal Authority to ensure accountability and remedy for denial of services.”

“This House strongly recommends the Government to   make provision for restarting the subsidy towards tourist taxi and sanctioning the subsidies for all those tourist taxis, whose sanction letters were issued but subsidy kept on hold and not released. Further, the drivers holding a taxi badge be allowed to continue to drive the tourist vehicles without any changes.”

“This House strongly recommends the Government to implement a permanent pension scheme for retired Goan Seafarers and their widows via “The Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme for Seafarers, 2012”  and further integrate the DSS scheme with “The Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme for Seafarers, 2012”  in order to avoid partial withdrawing from NRI Department and partial from Social Welfare Department and to mitigate the hardship faced by senior seafarer citizen and their widow.

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 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.”

"The attention of the House is drawn to the urgent need for a Master Plan to safeguard the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Old Goa. Despite the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protecting 14 heritage monuments/sites under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, with prohibited and regulated zones, illegal construction attempts persist. A Master Plan and strict enforcement of rules and regulations are essential to preserve these sites. The steps Government will take in this matter."

“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”.  

I rise to highlight a pressing issue regarding the statutory requirement for forming the Minority Commission in Goa, despite its importance, this commission remains absent.

The Formation of a Minority Commission is a statutory requirement to safe guard the rights and interest of Minority Communities. The absent of this Commission leaves Minority Communities without a dedicated platform for addressing their concerns I urge the Government to immediately form the Minority Commission as per statutory requirements. Ensure the Commission role in protecting and promoting the Welfare of Minority Communities.

I rise to bring attention to a critical issue affecting our rural communities. Panchayats are imposing house tax without proper consultation with Gram Sabhas, violating Section 153 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994.
Steps the government intends to take.

\"Attention of the House is drawn to the plight of locals, employees as well as tourist who travel via the Pending Roads at Vaddie next to SAG ground leading towards Taj Exotica Benaulim and Road from Club Mahindra to Combia Pedda Varca which is not being done for several years and tourist as well as locals and employees to the respected hotels use this road daily, its such a bad impression on us as well as a accident hazard while using this kachha road, lets resolve the matter and get these both roads done. Steps the Govt assures to take\".

Hon’ble Speaker,
I rise to bring to the attention of this august House a pressing issue affecting the people of Goa—the acute shortage of buffalo meat /beef in the state. This shortage has caused significant distress among communities that rely on beef as a staple in their diet, impacting their cultural, social, and economic well-being.
This shortage is reportedly due to disruptions in the supply chain, restrictions on cattle transport, and inconsistent regulatory enforcement, which have collectively strained the availability of this essential commodity.

I urge the State Government to take immediate steps to address this issue by:
1.  Investigating the root causes of the beef shortage and ensuring a stable supply chain.
2.  Engaging with stakeholders, including traders and community representatives, to find sustainable solutions.
3.  Reviewing and streamlining regulations related to cattle transport and trade to prevent disruptions while ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.
4.  Providing relief to affected vendors and consumers to mitigate the economic impact.
This House deserves to know how the Government plans to safeguard the interests of its people and preserve the state’s cultural harmony.
Thank you, Hon’ble Speaker.

Khell Tiatr, also known as “Zomnivoilo Khell,” is a traditional Goan folk drama performed during festive occasions like Carnival. It has historical significance.
These young talents need to be groomed so that we can preserve this unique local traditional folk drama. Fund allotment towards uplifting these local talent is of utmost important, Steps Government intends to take.

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.