Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Premendra Shet

Shri. Premendra Shet

Constituency No/Name: 16 - Maem

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Bharatiya Janata Party
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General:

Date of Birth: 17th June 1971
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Address:

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Permanent: H. No. 207, Kumbharwada, Maem, Bicholim, Goa- 403504
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
House Committee To Study Issues Related To River Mhadei
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
CHAIRMAN
Committee on Petitions (Since 19 Jan 2023)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Committee on Public Undertakings (Since 09 Sep 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Committee on Petitions (09 Sep 2022 to 18 Jan 2023)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
CHAIRMAN
Committee on Delegated Legislation (09 Sep 2022 to 18 Jan 2023)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
CHAIRMAN
Library Committee (31 May 2022 to 18 Jan 2023)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Estimates Committee

Bridge between Sinquerim and Khorjuem

Attention of the House is called to the old fabricated foot bridge between Sinquerim and khorjuem village which has deteriorated and thus endangering the users. It may collapse at any time. Hence, the steps of the Government has taken to replace the same."

Seventh Session 2024

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Public Works

pdfMinisters Reply

Khazan fields -thick Mangroves

“Attention of the House is drawn to the fact that most of the Khazan fields have thick mangroves and are left fallow also bunds and sluice gates are badly maintained resulting in flow of saline water. The steps the Government has taken to restore the Khazan fields back to paddy cultivation."

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pdfMinisters Reply

Water Supply to Mayem and Bicholim Constituency

I call the attention of the Hon’ble Minister to the Plight of the people specially from Mayem and Bicholim Constituency  regarding supply of Drinking water from a  reservoir constructed at Lamgao in Bicholim Constituency. These reservoir was constructed 28 years back with capacity of 800m3 is found with dilapidated state and pathetic condition. Incase if this reservoir get demolished due to its present pathetic condition people from Mayem and Bicholim will suffer to a larger extent for want of drinking water. The proposal for construction of new 2000m3 reservoir is pending with the  PWD Department and considering the urgent necessity of this reservoir, whether PWD department will expedite the procedure on war footing to construct the said  reservoir in the public interest."

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Public Works

pdfMinisters Reply

Horrible Situation At Sarmanas Ramp In Mayem Constituency

Fear & Anxiety in the minds of public and the commuters to travel from Sarmanas Ferry point to Marcel, as the ramp at the point of Sarmanas-Pilgao is very risky, narrow and steep causing hardship to the commuters specially during congestion and the vehicles has to remain in Que since the ramp is very narrow. Considering the pathetic condition of the ramp, many times accidents occurs slipping of two wheelers causing harmful injuries and recently there was nasty accident on 28th November 2023 wherein due to break-fail the entire four wheeler along with passenger immerse in the river however, due to efforts of  public passengers were rescued, but the driver of the said vehicle died on the spot. Thus, to discards this ramp which is full of risk Government may switch on to construction of bridge from Pilgao to Amona along with access road, which will be most convenient safest transport to the public. The Government intends to decide on this solution to construct this bridge and road access between Pilgao to Amona which will be convenient & safe to public to reach to their destination in time"

Sixth Session 2024

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Public Works

pdfMinisters Reply

Pathetic condition of the Ramp at ferry point of Narva

“Fear and anxiety in the mind of the public specially Narva people due to pathetic condition of the Ramp at ferry point of Narva where ferry is plying from Narva to Divar and vice versa. The existing ramp is very old and also narrow and bad in shape as there are so many wide cracks and wide pit holes at the middle and edge of the ramp where ferry gangplank rests. It is understood that, the repair of this ramp is under tendering process and that will take some time to get the ramp fully repaired. It is pertaining to note that, the famous “Masandevi Jatra” at Narva will be celebrated on 05/09/2023 whereas world famous festival of “Gokul Ashthami” which will be Celebrated on 06/09/2023 and therefore there will be a heavy rush where thousands of devotees will be visiting the Narva Village for darshan at “Masan Devi Jatra” as well as “Gokulashthami” which will create Congestion and commotion to the public at large due to pathetic condition of this ramp. The steps the Government has taken in this regard”

Fifth Session 2023

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River Navigation

NON AVAILABILITY OF LIVER SPECIALIST DOCTORS IN GMC

Attention of the House is drawn as regards as in the mind of people specially patients suffering from Liver sickness. The patient when referred to Goa Medical College affected with liver sickness are not getting proper treatment, directing them to refer their cases to private hospital, since there is no liver Specialist Doctor in GMC. The patient under poverty line are not afford to take treatment in the private hospital due to high cost of fees and the medication, resulting patients without treatment loss their lives which is a grave concern since GMC is running on top reputation under the able hand of our Hon’ble Health Minister and therefore demand and request the Hon’ble Health Minister to kindly look into this matter to provide liver Specialist Doctor in GMC to relive the fear and anxiety in the mind of patient in public interest.

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Public Health

Public Health Department

REGULARISE SERVICES OF COUNSELORS/ SUPERVISION

Fear and anxiety in the minds of counselors/supervisor under GEDC counseling scheme. The Goa Education Development Corporation (GEDC) employed counselors and supervisors to serve as dedicated professional in various High School & Higher Secondary School of all over Goa. In last 10 years they have taken crucial task in enhancing students well being and academic success. It involves in supporting 198 schools and 61 Higher Secondary School thereby visiting 3 Schools weekly, conducting workshops, consultation among students, teachers and parents. They serve as trusted confidence among students dealing with sensitive issues like sexual abuse, self harm, family crisis, anxiety, depression and various other issues. Statistic reflects the scope for reducing suicides, enhancing career guidance, healthcare, education and welfare. Moreover during Covid-19 pandemic more severe challenges, supporting students at remote areas with mental health crisis, social isolation and therefore urge upon to improve and develop their Employment Security and fair compensation. Today they are drawing Rs. 30, 000 per month to counselor and Rs. 35, 000 per month to the supervisor revised after 10 years of gap.

I therefore request the Government to kindly look into this matter considering their dedicated work toward students communities and institution to enhance their present salary and if possible to regularize their services to safeguard the security in their job along with age bar in long run.

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Education

Directorate of Education

BAN ON GANESH IDOLS MADE UP OF PLASTER OF PARIS

Attention of the House is drawn as regards  the people as well as local artisans who are engaged in traditional clay idol making in the state of Goa. The Government of Goa has already imposed ban on selling of plaster of Paris Ganesh Idols in Goa. Considering that, the Plaster of Paris is very much harmful and polluted commodity where all the water bodies get polluted due to emersion of plaster of Paris Idols. Inspite of ban the plaster of Paris Idols are brought in Goa from outside states and sold it without any control. The pollution control board keep the vigil to inspect such plaster of Paris  Idols around Goa,  however  inspite of strict inspections these plaster of Paris Idols purchased by the public with high cost, but impact of it is very deteriorating and harmful to the bio- diversity and contamination of water bodies. I am very much shocked, inspite of ban and discussion in the August house, I could see Ganesh idols of Plaster of Paris is piled up presently in Panaji market which is serious issue and violation of rules and regulation as ban imposed by Government of Goa.

Under the circumstances, whether Government is going to take harsh action to sealed those market places where presently Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols being sold without any permission, inspection or control of the concern authority in the angle of bio-diversity, Contamination and pollution of our water bodies in Goa.

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Environment and Climate Change

Department of Environment and Climate Change

Flooding due to heavy rain and flow of strong current of Anjuna Dam

Attention of the House is drawn as regards the people within the region of Sankhalim Karapur, Bicholim, Pilgao due to heavy flooding that took place yesterday on 01 August 2024. The flow of current and due to heavy rain which bisect through valvanti river and enters at Vithalapur Karapur and further Bicholim crossing the Pilgao enters in the main Mandovi river. Yesterday there was hue and cry of the public specially staying near Karapur sarvan, Bicholim and Pilgao as the level of water increases at danger mark and submerged, covered major area nearby houses and there was an alaram and intimation flashed to assembly, and I have to rush for resque purpose within this area and provide necessary required help with the assistance of Dy Collector, Mamlatdar, NGO’s to control the alarming situation and give safety and comfort to the public.

In view of the above and avoid future diaster whether Government has any planning to control such situation in public interest.

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Revenue

Department of Revenue

Senior Citizen Cards.

“Fear and anxiety in the mind of the people specially senior citizens in the state of Goa. The Govt. has provided various scheme to the public and  senior citizen who is above 60 years old are given ID cards to avail various facilities like they can enroll Government welfare scheme , can avail discounted medical benefit in Pvt. hospital and free medical treatment at state own hospitals, priority for hearing dates at the legal matter, higher rates of interest in the bank, discount rate in KTC bus fare, tax benefits etc. whether Government has any planning to issue the senior citizen identity card to the needy senior citizen immediately since Government issue the senior citizen card only after 45 days or many months thereby senior citizens are denied to avail the Government welfare schemes”.   

Seventh Session 2024

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Social Welfare

Directorate of Social Welfare

007A - MUKHYAMANTRI KALA VRUDI SAMMAN PURASKAR

*WILL the Minister for Art and  Culture be pleased to state:

  1. whether the Government is aware that “Mukhyamantri Kala Vrudi Samman Puraskar” scheme was proposed and same has been framed, if so, furnish details thereof;
  2. the artists with age bar and the number of  artists per year who will be dedicated for the said Puraskar;
  3. whether Government has made any Budgetary provisions for such scheme and if so, the funds made available to the Department,  furnish details thereof; and
  4. whether the Government has made any arrangements for acquiring land for construction of Ravindra Bhavan at Mapusa; if so, the details thereof?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Answer:

SUB:- MUKHYAMANTRI KALA VRUDI SAMMAN 

Starred LAQ No.007A tabled by Shri. Premendra Shet, M.L.A (Mayem) to be answered on 07/08/2024 

QUESTION

ANSWER

(a) whether the Government is aware that “Mukhyamantri Kala Vrudi Samman Puraskar” scheme was proposed and same has been framed, if so, furnish details thereof;

Yes Sir, new “Kala Vriddhi Award” scheme is approved by the Finance Department and will be implemented during this financial year i.e 2024-2025.

(b) the artists with age bar and the number of artists per year who will be dedicated for the said Puraskar;

10 artists between age group of above 40 and below 60 years will be presented with “Kala Vriddhi Award” every year under the scheme; 

(c) whether Government has made any Budgetary provisions for such scheme and if so, the funds made available to the Department, furnish details thereof; and 

Yes sir, there is a budget provision of Rs.5.00 Lakhs for the “Kala Vriddhi Award” scheme during the financial year 2024-2025; 

(d) whether the Government has made any arrangements for acquiring land for construction of Ravindra Bhavan at Mapusa, if so, the details thereof?   

Government has identified the land at Communidade of Cuchelim, Mapusa, Bardez Goa. Once the land is transferred to this department, will take up the process of establishment of Ravindra Bhavan at Mapusa.

 

 

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Shri. Govind Gaude

Art & Culture

Directorate of Art and Culture

007B - FISHING SLUICE GATES IN THE STATE

*WILL the Minister for Fisheries be pleased to state:

  1. the details of all the fishing sluice gates in the State, whether private or Government and the amount of revenue earned and the quantum of annual fish catch; 
  2. the details of land based and water based Fish Aquaculture Project in the State and the subsidies paid for the last three years;
  3. the details of the amount of subsidy paid to the fishing trawlers during the last three years;
  4. the details of the quantity of fish imported from other State; and
  5. the fish sold by the Government for its Corporation with details of type of transport use,  area of sale and quantity of fish sold?

Answer:

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Shri. Nilkanth Halarnkar

Fisheries

Directorate of Fisheries

007C - KAMDHENU SCHEME

*WILL the Minister for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services be pleased to state:

  1. the details of the various subsidy under Kamdhenu Scheme for animals of good breed and yield sold by the farmers or breeders within the State;
  2. whether the Government is considering to increase the existing subsidy amounts towards the procurement of high yielding cows;
  3. whether the Government is aware that production of cattle animals under Kamdhenu scheme are consistently reduced if so, the reasons thereof;
  4. whether the Government is aware that when animals are purchased from outside the State the supply of animals are found to be of inferior quality; and
  5. whether the Government is aware that the cost of fodder is very much high in the market and therefore marginal farmers cannot afford to feed their animals; if so, whether the Government has  any plans to reduce cost of the fodder and make it available to farmers on a economical price; if so the details thereof; furnish copy of the report of the farmers from outside the State that have purchased animals from the Department; whether the Government is considering to increase the existing subsidy amount towards the procurement of high yielding cows; furnish details thereof?   

Answer:

Reply Enclosed.

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Shri. Nilkanth Halarnkar

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services

Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services

003A - REGULARISATION OF SAND EXTRACTION AND LATERITE STONE QUARRY

*WILL the Minister for Mines and Geology be please to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the scarcity of sand and laterite stone to construct houses; if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government is aware that due to this scarcity the people in Goa have to depend upon costly sand and laterite stone from outside the State which is unaffordable; if so, the details thereof;  
(c) whether Government is aware that people that deal with sand and laterite stone extraction are without business; if so, the details thereof; and
(d) whether the Government has any plans to regularise the extraction of sand and laterite stones as minor Minerals or its lease period; if so, the details and present status?

Answer:

Answer is attach through attachment 

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Shri. Pramod Sawant

Mines & Geology

Directorate of Mines & Geology

003B - DESILTING OF VALVANTI RIVER AT SANQUELIM

 *WILL the Minister for Water Resources be please to state: 


(a) whether the Government has received any proposal to desilt the Valvanti River; if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has taken any initiative to desilt the Valvanti River; if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether Government is aware that due to non-desiltation, the River Valvanti overflowed causing damage to houses, commercial shops, schools, temples; if so, will the Government pay compensation towards this loss; if so, the details thereof; and 
(d) the present status of desilting the river?

Answer:

Answer is attached.

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Shri. Subhash Shirodkar

Water Resources

Water Resource Department