Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House unanimously recommends that a memorial be erected in memory of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia and Dr. Juliao Menezes and be named as ‘Dr. Juliao Menezes Memorial, Lohia Chowk, Assolna’. It is further recommended that a special Annual grant and adequate arrangements be made available to the Assolna Panchayat and a State level function be held on 18th June, every year to celebrate the Goa Revolution Day.”  

“This House strongly resolves the Government to formulate a Heritage Conservation Policy. Goa has got 51 notified structures under the State Archaeology Department and close to 430 additional monuments and structures with immense heritage value, the State Government is yet to put in place a ‘Heritage Conservation Policy’ to conserve and preserve these architectural monuments”.

“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.”

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards the disturbing incidents of suicides among the personnel of the Goa police in recent times. The Government should conduct an immediate assessment to understand the causes behind such incidents and roll out a police welfare and psychological support programme.  These incidents have raised serious issues of working conditions, stress levels and absence of psychological support within the police force. The steps the Government has taken in the matter.”

Calling Attention moved by S/Shri Yuri Alemao, Hon. Leader of Opposition, Venzy Viegas and Cruz Silva, Hon. MLAs, was not taken up, since the movers of the Calling Attention, were not present in the House, when the Calling Attention was called out.

“Attention of the House is drawn to the most current issue in respect of diversion of Mhadei waters wherein the state of Karnataka has re-started preparations in full swing by procuring generators, pipelines and setting up a working unit at “Nerse” in Khanapur taluka to divert the Khalsa-Bhandura canal waters to Malprabha. As per reports from the Goa based environmentalists and activists, the Karnataka government is expecting a green signal from the Ministry of Environment and Forests and the National Wild Life Board. The Karnataka government is staying in full preparedness to commence work without any lag and delay from the date of approval. Steps that the government has taken to address this most critical issue and the pro-active measures proposed in this regard be placed before the House.

Reply to Calling Attention to postponed to 18/03/2026

“ Attention of the House is drawn as regards the people of Goa over the depiction of extensive port limits within village areas in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) 2019, as large stretches of rivers and riverbanks traditionally used by local communities, fishermen and riparian villages now appear to fall within port jurisdiction, creating widespread apprehension that such demarcations could gradually erode the customary rights of Goans over their rivers, restrict traditional access and livelihoods, and open the door for external authorities or commercial interests to exercise greater control over our waterways, and therefore the Government may clarify the basis on which these port limits have been shown and the safeguards in place to protect the rights of local communities”.

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards the measures taken by the State as regards the rising Commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking, especially as regards women and children at International, National and the name of the State of Goa is repeatedly mentioned as regards the subject matter. The steps the Government has taken to eradicate this illegality.”

The reply to the calling attention was postponed and replied on 11/03/2026 

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards the concern of people and stakeholders such as Village Panchayats, industry associations, on the introduction of the Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) and Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) without any awareness, orientation and training in the working of the scheme and the equipments. Though the objectives are laudable as it is reduce the non- biodegradable waste and encourage responsible disposal of mainly alcohol and PET bottles, multi layered wrappers and milk cartons, the apprehension is that RVMs are turning into white elephants and gathering dust after installation without any proper awareness, orientation and training. The steps the Directorate of Panchayats will take to ensure that the scheme of RVMs and DRS will effectively operate at the ground level including making such arrangements mandatory in shopping malls and shopping departmental stores/marts”. 

The reply to the calling attention was postponed to next week and replied on 12/03/2026 

I wish to raise an urgent matter regarding the management of open spaces in sub-divided plots. It is observed that, before issuing occupancy certificates, most of these open space areas are not transferred to the Panchayat and instead remain in the names of the owners.  

This lapse has led to widespread encroachment, with individuals using these spaces for personal purposes, thereby depriving the community of its rightful common areas. Such practices defeat the very purpose of reserving open spaces for public use and weaken the authority of local self-governance.  

This trend is seen consecutively in villages like Dicarpalli and Sao Jose de Areal, where community assets are being compromised due to such negligence.  

There is an immediate need for corrective action. I urge the Government to ensure that all open spaces in sub-divided plots are mandatorily transferred to the Panchayat before occupancy certificates are issued. Furthermore, strict action should be taken against Panchayat Secretaries found guilty of negligence or complicity in such matters.  

This will safeguard community assets, prevent encroachment, and strengthen grassroots governance.

I wish to draw the attention of the House to a matter of grave concern affecting the future of sports in Goa. The Sports Authority of Goa has recently introduced a policy requiring sports associations and schools to pay for the usage of grounds. While revenue considerations may be one aspect, this policy directly hampers the training and preparation of our state teams.  

Associations are not only training players who represent Goa at National Championships, but they also conduct State and District Championships. These are team events across six categories—senior, junior, sub-junior, men, and women. For such events, at the very least, grounds must be provided free of cost. Without adequate access to training facilities, how will our players perform well and how will sports in Goa improve?  

I urge the Government to reconsider this policy and ensure that for National team training, State and District Championships, grounds are made available free of charge. This is essential to nurture talent and uphold Goa’s sporting spirit.

I rise to highlight the grave concern and anxiety prevailing among the people of Socoband and Pedda in Ambelim village. The retaining wall near the mouth of the sluice gate at Socoband, constructed five years ago, has now begun to tilt dangerously.  

Sir, the collapse of this retaining wall will block the free flow of water coming from various places into the River Sal. If this happens, the low-lying areas of Pedda, Ambelim will face severe flooding, putting homes, fields, and livelihoods at risk. The people are living in fear, uncertain about their safety and the future of their agricultural lands.  

I urge the government to:  
- Immediately inspect the retaining wall and assess the structural damage.  
- Take urgent steps to reconstruct the wall before the monsoon sets in.  
- Assure the people of Ambelim that preventive measures will be taken to avoid flooding and protect their lives and property.  

Hon’ble Speaker, If timely action is not taken, the people of Ambelim will suffer irreparable damage. I therefore demand that the government act with urgency  to restore confidence and safeguard the lives and lands of our people.

Fear and anxiety in the minds of teachers, students and parents as school teachers are assigned Election duty for CCP elections, SIR verification duties and Census enumeration duty that is likely to start soon making it difficult for teachers to focus on teaching and examination work as Board examinations and related assessment work required the presence of teachers for assessment to process and declare the results in time so also the academic year begins from April 1 without any break and unavailability of teachers at the beginning of the academic year will result in academic loss to students. Government is requested not to appoint teachers on such duties when exam and teaching work are required to be conducted by teaching community.

I wish to highlight the growing fear and anxiety among students, parents, Scoutmasters, Guide Captains, Heads of Schools, and management due to the non‑allocation of periods for Scouting and Guiding activities under NEP 2020.  

Since the academic year 2024‑25, this policy has seriously affected 214 schools across Goa, impacting nearly 50,000 student members. Scouting and Guiding are not just extracurricular activities—they are vital for character building, discipline, leadership, and community service. Denying time for these activities undermines holistic education and the spirit of the NEP itself.  

I urge the Government to immediately address this issue, restore dedicated periods for Scouting and Guiding, and reassure our students and educators that their concerns are being heard.

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 12th March, 2026

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 47 – Goa Medical College, Demand No. 48 – Health Services, Demand No. 49 – Institute of Psychiatry & Human Behaviour, Demand No. 51 – Goa Dental College, Demand No. 53 – Food & Drug Administration, Demand No. 54 – Town & Country Planning, Demand No. 55 – Municipal Administration, Demand No. 58 – Women & Child Development and Demand No. 68 – Forest have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 11th March, 2026.

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.