MARGAO
Aggrieved over the pathetic condition of the road extending from Borim toll to Uzro, Camorlim residents met with PWD officials on Monday, and set a deadline of 15 days for restoring this stretch of the road failing which they have threatened to come out on the streets in pursuance of their demand.
In a memorandum submitted to the Executive Engineer (PWD), Works Division VI, the Camorlim sarpanch claimed the panchayat body had written twice to the PWD -- in July and in August, 2017 -- about this matter. "But, your office had not paid heed to the most genuine and urgent problem," states the memorandum and added ‘the neglected road contributes to dust pollution affecting the nearby residents. The dust pollution also affects the paddy fields'.
Briefing mediapersons after their meeting with the EE, some residents informed that the PWD officials have promised to personally visit the affected site on September 12 and take appropriate action in this regard.
Speaking to mediapersons at the PWD office, former Rachol sarpanch Joseph Vaz assured all support of Rachol residents for any agitation which Camorlim residents may plan in support of their demand. Loutolim sarpanch Inacino Fernandes, who was also present along with Camorlim residents, said the traffic which is diverted via Loutolim is a concern, particularly for students studying at a school near Loutolim church.
He promised all support to Camorlim residents in their struggle for restoration of this stretch of the road.
Some residents of Ambora also expressed concern over the dust pollution due to the bad condition of this stretch of the road.
