Urban DevelopmentMinister Francis D’Souza’s home town may have looked as paying the price forbeing a non-Congress constituency in the past. But is that alone the reason whyMapusa, the gateway of sorts to the northern tourist belt is one of Goa’sshabbiest towns?
Narrow roads, noparking facilities and lack of space for recreation has made Mapusa virtuallyunlivable.
“When something isdone for community, people are not satisfied. It’s only when their personalrequirements are fulfilled, are they satisfied,” D’Souza said.
Mapusa, lacksbasic infrastructure. Major concerns like garbage menace, lack of seweragesystem, underground power cabling, traffic congestion, haphazard parking,narrow roads and scattered government departments are problems plaguing thecity.
Mapusa hasissues which need urgent attention. A new Kadamba Bus Stand with betterpassenger amenities, a vegetable market which lies incomplete for years, amodern police station is the need of the hour.
Margao has a new ‘Bhai’
Bhai Naik makes lotus bloom in Moti Dongor, “Baba” Digambars ATM “ Anytime Vote MachineMadgaonkarsalways had their Diggubab. And the people of Moti Dongor had their‘Digambarbab'. Times changed but this equation never did. Till now. The ‘baba’is still the MLA, but it’s a ‘Bhai’ who is slowly taking charge. Bhai Naik. Bhai’s hands arein every pie. The crowds queue up in front of his home daily. He got UmajiChowgule and Manohar Parrikar together at his residence to sort out the…
