the goan I network
MAPUSA
The Chairman of Bardez Bazzar, Gurudas Sawal on Saturday informed that work on the much touted shopping mall of the cooperative society was expected to start by end of November. “We have got licenses from all other agencies and are expecting to get permission from Mapusa municipality within the next 2-3days and actual work on the mall will begin from November-end,” Sawal said.
The chairman was addressing a news conference in Mapusa along with vice president Ravindra Fogueri and directors, Narayan Ratwad and Nirmala Khalap.
Sawal said the mall will have six floors with basement parking facility expected to accommodate 250 vehicles.
“It will be the first cooperative mall in the country and is estimated to cost Rs 36 crore and will house two Inox screens besides other amenities,” he said.
Besides providing quality products, he said Bardez Bazzar sold its goods below MRP.
“Ours is the only society in Goa which sells all items below MRP. We also give two percent discount to our shareholders and nominal members,” Sawal said.
During Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Christmas, the cooperative society launches gift coupons on purchase of goods worth Rs 300 and above and provides attractive prizes on the coupons.
According to the chairman Bardez Bazzar has decided to offer 20% dividend to its shareholders this year. It has seven branches in Goa including one each in Margao, Ponda and Calangute.
