Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House unanimously resolves and strongly urges the Government  to mandate all mining lease holders within the State to prioritize and ensure the hiring of local trucks, JCBs, tipper vehicles, earth movers and other heavy equipment’s owned and operated by Goan residents for transportation and ancillary mining activities, with the aim of supporting local employment and entrepreneurship, stimulating economic growth in mining-affected regions and thereby safeguarding the interests of local communities impacted by the mining operations through the establishment of clear guidelines and monitoring mechanisms to enforce this requirement, as well as facilitation of coordination between mining lease holders and Associations representing local vehicle and equipment operators, to ensure transparency and fairness in the hiring process.”

“This House unanimously resolves the Government to address the pressing issue of unemployment in the State by urging the Government to adopt and implement comprehensive policies aimed at creating sustainable job opportunities in both the private and public sectors, while ensuring that Goans are prioritized and safeguarded through mechanisms that uphold fairness, equality, and justice. Further, the House emphasizes the need for stringent measures to guarantee transparency in the recruitment process, equitable access to opportunities for all qualified applicants, and protection of the rights and dignity of those already employed, thereby fostering an environment of trust and economic stability for the people of Goa.”

“This House unanimously resolves that the Government takes steps to introduce Romi Konkani in the Schools in Goa considering that Romi Konkani script is in use for more than 450 years in Goa and is responsible for the survival of Konkani language during the Colonial regime and in accord with NEP 2020 which in Para 4.11 has clearly delineated and recognised the need for effective educational benefits with the power of language in education with the words “It is well understood that young children learn and grasp nontrivial concepts more quickly in their home language/mother tongue. Home language is usually the same language as the mother tongue or that which is spoken by local communities” and in keeping with the desire to protect and retain Goa’s ethos and identity which also stems from the use of Romi Konkani.”

“This House unanimously resolves the Government to address the pressing issue of unemployment in the State by urging the Government to adopt and implement comprehensive policies aimed at creating sustainable job opportunities in both the private and public sectors, while ensuring that Goans are prioritized and safeguarded through mechanisms that uphold fairness, equality, and justice. Further, the House emphasizes the need for stringent measures to guarantee transparency in the recruitment process, equitable access to opportunities for all qualified applicants, and protection of the rights and dignity of those already employed, thereby fostering an environment of trust and economic stability for the people of Goa.”

The Private Members Resolution was postponed to the next Session.

This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government to introduce a comprehensive legislative framework to establish robust laws to monitor and to create a fair and just working environment, protect livelihoods of Goans, ensure transparency with clear guidelines and procedures and protect employee’s rights.”

“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 

  “Attention of the House is drawn as regards the anxiety in the minds of unemployed youth and job seekers in the State following repeated reports of large-scale job recruitment irregularities cases, wherein it has been alleged that some job aspirants  have been induced to part with money on assurances of employment in Government Departments. The steps the Government has taken in the matter in terms of pro active steps to eradicate these irregularities and the punitive action taken against the offenders.

Attention of the House is drawn to the problems faced by the Goan community holding Portuguese Passports, residing in the United Kingdom in relation to non-issue of OCI card on account of revocation of the Indian passport notwithstanding the directive from Ministry of External Affairs dated 04/04/2024  which permitted individuals from Goa, Daman and Diu who suffered revocation of Indian Passport to also be eligible to apply for OCI card. The Indian High Commission in United Kingdom is refusing to follow the directive of Ministry of External Affairs dated 04/04/2024  claiming that it has not received any instruction, keeping several Goans who have applied for OCI cards in London, in the lurch. The steps the Government intends to take in this regard.

Attention of the house is drawn to the fact that subsidy to farmers whose fields were damaged due to rains has still not been disbursed and the farmers are eagerly waiting for the immediate release of the subsidy. The steps the Government intends to take in this regard.

Irregular bus from Mapusa to  Ambarimrequent irregular trips by Kadamba bus om Mapusa to - Ambarim & back trips

Attention of the house is drawn to the f causing inconvenience to local residents and other commuters due to frequent breakdown of the bus for which replacement is needed . The steps the Government intends to take in this regard.

Attention of the House is drawn to the problems faced by children and parents due to Balrath bus not dropping the children in certain internal roads within the villages in same Constituency but several kms away on the main road, due to restrictions in mileage despite route in the circumference of  the villages in the constituency and not traversing beyond thus making it inconvenient and unsafe for the children and the parents. Steps the Government intends to take to attend to this issue

Fear and concern of law and order situation happening on recurring basis at Shri Dev Vetal Devasthan at Alorna Pernem Goa, which temple has been in existence prior to the Liberation of Goa & recognized even by the Portuguese Government with its Bye Laws approved by the then Governor General on 17 May 1934 after detaching it from Xri Devi Santer, which confirms its prior existence, which is  now being blocked by private individuals as to its access and also usage of surrounding land and toilets, thus inconveniencing large number of devotees and others who come to worship at the temple, as also the cutting of water pipeline supply and erection of barbed wire fencing without any permissions. The steps the Government intends to take in this regard

AMENDMENTS TO THE MOTION OF THANKS TO THE ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR

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.