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If proposals like flying fox sanctuary and crocodile trips become reality, the quaint little village of Bastora could find its name on the tourism map of Goa.
Bastora Sarpanch, Savio Martins informed the gram sabha on Sunday that the village development committee (VDC) has proposed various projects as part of gram panchayat development plan.
“We have proposed projects of touristic interest like having flying fox sanctuary near Tarikode, crocodile watch trips at Santa Cruz and development of various ponds in the village,” Martins said.
“We are also planning to develop the River Tar stretch once both the pipe bridges are removed and bridges are constructed in its place so that we can earn revenue for the panchayat,” he added.
Other proposals suggested by the VDC include construction of cattle pond and garbage unit at Boa Vista, construction of market behind panchayat building, community hall opposite the panchayat office, gymkhana and library at Xell government primary school.
The gram sabha accepted and unanimously approved all the proposals at the meeting.
Former deputy sarpanch, Andrew D’Souza brought to the notice of the gram sabha the nuisance created by speeding vehicles on the service roads along the NH17 near the Bastora junction.
“There should be some control on the speed of the vehicles at least near the junction. The panchayat should write to the authorities concerned,” D’Souza said.
The panchayat later decided it will write to Mapusa traffic police to keep a strict watch on vehicular movement and their speeds at the Bastora junction.
The panchayat has also decided to write to Mapusa Police to verify the rented premises in Chandanwadi to find out whether tenant verification has been carried out by the owners.
