The newly formed party on getting jackpot after elections announced that subsidized fish and coconuts will be provided being part of staple food of Goenkars. An eye wash attempt was made
and coconuts were provided and that scheme has since died down.
As regards subsidised fish, the project has vanished in thin air even before being taken up, and concerned Minister who was very much in news initially has gone on hiding. Surprisingly it has been accepted fact that there is not an iota of protest from us who are leading in march, dharna, agitation, press note, threat etc. and so on any issue cropping up in State from roads to airport.
The wholesale market of fruits & vegetables is captured by non-Goans so also the fish. The Govt is doling out huge amount of subsidy to trawlers etc yet fish is beyond the reach of common Goenkars, and Ministers are meekly seeing the show not able to crack down the monopoly. The party formed with 3G has so far done very little in that direction.
It may be under impression that we do not need subsidised fish as it is never left unsold or thrown out. The Govt can put tiles to ceilings so we can afford to buy fish at any rate as demanded without murmur and then go on criticizing, after sumptuous meal. The said party is part of Govt and has every opportunity to make fish, coconut, vegetables & rice within reach of Goenkars who should not be taken for ride.
B V S PRIOLKAR, Margao
