The gram sabha of Cavelossim Panchayat chaired by Sarpanch Dixon Vaz on Sunday.
MARGAO
The presence of a floating vessel at Betul has come under the lens of the Cavelossim gram sabha members on Sunday.
The issue of pollution of river Sal also took the centre stage with members raised concerns over the discharge of plastic and other effluents in the river.
The Cavelosim ordinary gram sabha meeting chaired by Sarpanch Dixon Vaz saw members discussing the budget estimates for the financial year 2025-26 with the Sarpanch saying additional funds have been allotted for developmental works as well as community services.
Gram sabha member Jose D’Costa drew the attention of the Chair to the presence of a floating vessel at Betul side of the sea. As he pointed out that the vessel is causing damage to the marine ecosystem, the Sarpanch assured to write to the authorities.
Member Natividade Fernandes highlighted the issue of proposed expansion of road from Velsao to Cavelossim. The Sarpanch informed that the panchayat have not received any notification on the proposed road expansion till date, assuring that the panchayat will oppose any such move as that would affect a number of houses.
The issue of stray dogs once again figured prominently at the meeting. Sarpanch Dixon highlighted that there are too many stray dogs specially in the beach side with dog bites reported in the village. He informed that the panchayat have requested the animal welfare to conduct a sterilisation camp in the village.
The Sarpanch requested Goans not to sell houses and properties to non-Goans, but instead sell the properties to the local people to preserve identity.
Making a mention of the river Sal, the Sarpanch said that the river Sal is getting more polluted, with plastic and other waste seen floating in the Sal. The discharge of waste can impact the tourism industry and local fishermen.
The gram sabha also adopted a resolution to repair traditional bundhs and to resolve water pressure faced by the villagers.
