MARGAO
The Cavelossim village panchayat has sought clarity from Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte over reports that floating jetties and cruise circuit are proposed to operate in the River Sal along the Cavelossim, Betul Fort-Betul light house.
In a letter addressed to the Tourism Minister, Cavelossim Sarpanch Dixon Vaz said that reports of floating jetties proposed in the River Sal has created concerns among the local fishermen as well as the natives who are dependent on fishing activities in the area for their livelihood.
The sarpanch said the panchayat has requested the Minister to clarify, if any, such proposal is in place. He further said the Minister has been requested to take the local panchayats and traditional fishermen into confidence before finalising such a proposal.
Meanwhile, the Cavelossim panchayat has also drawn the attention of the Tourism Minister to the illegal beach hawkers disturbing and causing nuisance to the tourists on the village beach belt.
