PANAJI
In the aftermath of the Vasco market fire, authorities have decided to temporarily relocate 145 affected shops and hawkers to Revenue Department land, while all markets in Vasco will undergo fire safety inspections on Monday.
The decisions were taken during a joint meeting held today at the Mormugao Municipal Council, chaired by Vasco MLA Krishna Daji Salkar along with MMC Chief Officer Madhu Narvekar, Deputy Collector Pratap Gaonkar, the Mamlatdar, fire department officials and market vendors.
Addressing the media, Salkar said the vendors themselves had requested that they be shifted to Revenue Department land as a temporary arrangement. “The vendors themselves requested the Revenue Department land as a temporary solution to continue their business until the new market is built. I have assured them that I will discuss the matter with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, as the tender for a shed has already been issued,” Salkar said.
During the meeting, it was decided to relocate the affected shopkeepers and hawkers to the identified revenue land to ensure their safety and allow them to resume business.
The meeting also decided to conduct a comprehensive fire safety inspection of all markets in Vasco on Monday. The inspection will focus on fire safety arrangements, installation of fire hydrants and other necessary precautionary measures.
Furthermore, authorities have decided to issue notices to dilapidated buildings in Vasco and initiate necessary action to address safety concerns.
The decisions follow the Sunday Market fire incident, which has brought renewed attention to fire safety measures and the condition of old buildings in Vasco.
