Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House strongly recommends the Government to take immediate steps to clear roads and Highways from stray cattle roaming freely, which are causing serious accidents and posing a threat to public safety.”

Postponed to Friday - 20/03/2026

“This House unanimously resolves and strongly recommends the Government to establish mandatory guidelines and a comprehensive framework to identify and affirm the essential public utility and administrative significance of Government properties. In recognition of their critical role in operational, developmental and emergency related functions, it is further recommended that all Government properties within the jurisdiction be accorded statutory protection. This includes ensuring uninterrupted access through an unobstructed vehicular easement, free from encroachments, unauthorised constructions, or any form of impediments that may hinder access.”

This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government that the Goa Waste Management Corporation comes out with a comprehensive policy for scrap collection and to regulate the existing scrapyards in the State.”

“This House unanimously resolves that the Government makes it compulsory for every Municipal Council/Corporation to earmark a specific area for burial without any bias of caste or gender. Separate burial sites as per density of population of minority communities to be notified and earmarked”.

“This House strongly recommends the Government to enact a Legislation, in a time bound manner and in any case not later than six months, to establish and regulate crematorium/burial grounds for all sections of the society, at all Panchayats in the State of Goa. The Government to acquire land and set up facilities at the earliest and hand them over to local self-Government bodies for the benefit of all sections of society as in many places in Goa people are still facing grave difficulties in conducting final rites of the deceased members in a dignified manner”.
 

“Attention of the House is drawn to the recurrent severe water shortage, in North Goa, especially in Bicholim and Mayem.  The steps the Government has taken to ensure a 24x7 regular water supply schedule to every household with a valid house number, providing a proactive helpline number that can address the water shortage and to provide water tankers on a regular basis, during the shortage of water supply.”         

“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 the people residing in the leased mining area as various schools, residential, temple and other domestic and commercial structure exist in the current earmarked demarcation of the leased mining area done by the mining Department. The steps the Government intends to take in the matter"

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the Commercial Establishments and business owners operating in the coastal belts of Goa on account of the order/notification in respect of silence zones issued under the noise pollution rules 2000. The immediate steps the Government intends to take in this regard”.

“Fear and Anxiety in the minds of people staying in Sal, Bicholim as the river water level is drastically increasing and has already reached 200 cumecs, the steps the Government has taken to resolve the flooding situation”

There is rising fear, frustration, and disappointment among the people of Bicholim owing to the slow‑paced progress of the Latambarcem Industrial Estate. The record of events are as follows,  On 15th December 2017, the late Chief Minister Manoharbhai Parrikar presented a legislative update announcing that 98 plots had been provisionally approved. On 13th December 2023, to address severe utility bottlenecks, the Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with officials of the Water Resources Department, assured sustainable water supply to the estate. In late 2024, the estate was formally transitioned into a dedicated ecosystem reserved exclusively for agro‑industries and food processing units. On 14th July 2025, the Chief Minister reinforced this zoning restriction, declaring that non‑food manufacturing applications would be systematically rejected to safeguard the environment and integrate regional agriculture. In December 2025, Goa‑IDC completed its first electronic rollout, with e‑auctions securing twenty‑seven plots.

Despite these announcements, progress remains slow. I have been consistently vocal in this House, raising a total of 7 starred and 2 unstarred questions—at least 1  in every Assembly session. In addition, I have moved 1 Private Member Resolution and raised 2 Zero Hour mentions. Yet, as of today, only 3 companies have applied for construction licenses. This stagnation is unacceptable. The department must actively approach companies, increase proactive promotion, and undertake serious investor outreach.

I therefore urge the Government to take immediate, time‑bound, and proactive steps to extensively promote the Latambarcem Industrial Estate, attract credible investors, and deliver on the promise made to the people of Bicholim.

Attention of the House is drawn to the rising frustration and deepening resentment among the people of Mulgao village. Time and again, through Zero Hour mentions and Legislative Assembly Questions, I have flagged the issue of mining lease demarcation around Mulgao. Despite multiple meetings convened with the mining companies under the arbitration of the Government, the genuine concerns of our people remain largely unresolved.
These meetings, regrettably, have become more decorative than decisive—serving only to delay and dilute the demands put forth by the villagers. The mining companies have consistently displayed indifference to the necessities and welfare of the local population, and no concrete, time bound decisions have emerged from these deliberations.
The people of Mulgao continue to live under uncertainty, their livelihoods and environment at risk, while the assurances given in meetings remain unfulfilled. This prolonged neglect has eroded trust and created a sense of injustice among the villagers.
I therefore urge the Hon’ble Minister to take a considerate and proactive view of the matter. The House deserves a clear assurance as to when these concerns will be resolved on priority, with binding timelines and enforceable commitments. Only then can the faith of the people be restored and the credibility of the Government’s interventions upheld.

rising apprehension and fear prevail among Home Guards across Goa, with growing dissent rooted in the fact that their service continues to be treated as voluntary. For years, they have not been granted uniform allowances and are compelled to purchase uniforms from their own modest salaries. They are denied risk allowances even when deployed for election duty outside the state. Despite being called to work on off days and Sundays, they are paid only for 26 days on a daily wage basis, even when serving diligently throughout the month.
These dedicated men and women have stood by the State in torrential rains and sweltering heat, performing their duties with unwavering commitment. It is my earnest request to the Hon’ble Minister to take a considerate step, Such a step would not only recognize their sacrifices but also restore dignity and fairness to their service.

I would like to draw the attention of the House to the rising apprehension, fear, and confusion among the people of Mulgao and Thivim regarding the approach and exit of the under-construction Assanora Bypass. The design of the new approach and exit on both sides must be thoroughly planned to eliminate accidents. We have already seen the fate of the Bicholim Bypass and the engineering challenges faced in preventing accidents at both ends.
It is the responsibility of the technical team to carefully plan the roads in consultation with the traffic and transport authorities. The Bicholim bypass was designed and constructed even before I became an MLA, and by the time I assumed office, the design had already been finalized. Therefore, I had little scope to add value at that stage. However, after the opening of the bypass, we have witnessed multiple accidents at both ends. Poor engineering has led to the loss of lives and damage to property.
I also request the Government and the Hon’ble Minister to kindly visit the Bicholim Bypass approach junction at both ends. Heavy vehicles and other vehicles, coming from the bypass towards the Walshi junction find it extremely difficult to turn at the roundabout. I urge the Government to redesign both approaches, widen the road, put caution signs,  recalibrate, the slope,  wherever necessary, and make this junction accident-proof on a priority basis.
Furthermore, I request the Government to urgently and carefully plan the approach from the Mulgao side and the Thivim side of the Assanora Bypass. Proper roundabouts and traffic signals must be provided at key junctions, supported by detailed data on the expected number of vehicles using this bypass.
This planning must be carried out on priority to ensure the safety of the people and to save lives.

Attention of the House is drawn among citizens regarding the menace of stray cattle across Goa, which has become a grave threat to public life and property. These cattle frequently occupy roads, particularly at night, leading to major accidents and endangering lives. Despite the government’s allocation of substantial grants amounting to ₹21,62,50,135 in the year 2024–25 to address the issue, the problem remains uncontrolled, exposing shortcomings in enforcement and management. The situation is further aggravated by the presence of stray cattle on Goa’s beaches, which not only endangers tourists but also tarnishes the image of the state as an international tourist destination. This recurring problem undermines public safety and damages Goa’s reputation as a premier travel hub. It is therefore imperative that the Government outlines categorical steps it intends to take in this matter, ensuring urgent and effective measures to restore order, safeguard residents and visitors, and protect the state’s global standing.