Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House unanimously resolves the Government that the right of Mundkars under the Goa Mundkar Act, 1975 be protected by expediting pending cases, by preparing a fresh status report on such dwelling units occupied by Mundkar since 1971, ensure traditional access to such residences and establish a Monitoring Mechanism to uphold the rights of Mundkars thus empowering them socially and economically.”

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of the State, that due to incessant rains, flooding/inundation, landslides and water logging, has been witnessed in several parts of the State and also due to the incessant rains and the heavy flow of the Valvanti River on the NH 748 AA road at Tulshimala, several trees have been uprooted and embankments along the roadsides have also been washed away. The steps the Government has taken in the matter.”

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of people of Goa due to poor condition of bridge connecting Tuem village of Mandrem Constituency and Aroba-Dhargal village of Pernem Constituency. This narrow and age old bridge also connects the villages of Mandrem Constituency to the National Highway. New and wide bridge needs to be constructed to avoid any accidents in future. Steps the Government intends to take in this regard".

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of residents of Tuem and Pernem due to long-pending boundary dispute between Tuem village panchayat and Pernem Municipal Council. The residents of both areas face issues with regard to obtaining permissions to operate businesses and get house numbers. The dispute has also affected  revenue collection by both governing bodies.The steps Government intends to take in this regards”.

 “Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa due to abandoned open stone quarries filled with rain water. Such dangerous open quarries have claimed numerous lives of locals as well as tourists in the State. These quarries are also gaining popularity among youth as picnic spots. The fatal incidents have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of people. The steps Government intends to take in this regard.”  

The attention of the House is drawn to the identifications made for swimming zones in villages of Arambol and Morjim in Mandrem Constituency. The floating equipment’s placed on site obstructing the traditional fishermen for fishing. The immediate steps Govt. intends to take in this regard.

The attention of the House is drawn on urgent need for supply of sufficient medicines at each and every Sub Health Care Centers in Mandrem Constituency Lack of medicines affects timely medical intervention, emergency care and most of senior citizens suffers. The immediate steps Govt. intends to take in this regard.

The attention of the house is drawn on urgent renovation needed for all health care centre in Mandrem Constituency, due to lack of maintenance and improper ventilation causing hardship for people to visit for consultation. The immediate steps Govt. intends to take in this regard.

The attention of the House is drawn to the widespread damage of crops in Mandrem Constituency due to recent incessant rains which has left farmers in the state of distress and anxiety. The extend of damage is immense, resulting in huge losses for our farmers. The Farmers require urgent assistance to compensate for their losses. The immediate steps Govt. intends to take in this regards.

Attention of the House is drawn to the hardship faced by the people of Virnoda village due to the lack of a provision for an underpass at the Valpe junction connecting NH66. This junction has become a death trap, posing a significant threat to the safety of villagers, particularly students of nearby colleges and schools who risk their lives every day while crossing the highway.

The absence of a safe passage has resulted in numerous accidents causing immense distress to the community. The villagers are forced to take a long route, wasting precious time and resources, or risk their lives by attempting to cross the busy highway. The immediate steps Govt intends to take in this regards.