Advises schools to promote Kunbi fabric awareness
Cortalim MLA Anton Vas at the launch of a training programme for Kunbi saree making at Cortalim on Monday morning
THE GOAN NETWORK
VASCO
Cortalim MLA Anton Vas on Monday announced plans to establish a dedicated old-aged home in his constituency and formally appealed to the Sancoale Comunidade to allocate land for the project.
Vas made the announcement while speaking at the launch of a training programme on Kunbi saree making and handloom weaving organised under the Department of Handloom, Textile and Coir. The event was attended by department director Sandhya Kamat, ZP member Merciana Vas, sarpanch Ujwala Naik, social worker Roquezinho D’Souza and other dignitaries.
Highlighting the need for a facility to support the elderly, Vas said that a proposal has been submitted to the Sancoale Comunidade seeking around 4,000 square metres of land.
“There are three major Comunidade bodies in the constituency—Sancoale, Quelossim and Cortalim. These bodies own vast parcels of land, and I have written to the Sancoale Comunidade requesting that they take up the issue and pass my proposal during their meeting,” he said.
Calling it a "public beneficial project," Vas expressed hope that the Comunidade would support the initiative.
“While the government may be ready to assist in building the old age home, we require the land to initiate the project. I am optimistic that our request will be approved,” he added.
The MLA emphasised that the facility would benefit many elderly residents and called on all Comunidade bodies to extend their support.
“This project can improve the lives of senior citizens, and I appeal to the Comunidades to come forward for this noble cause,” he said.
Vas also highlighted several people-centric initiatives already launched in Cortalim under his leadership, including the Cortalim Farmers Club, Cortalim Villagers Sports Club, Cortalim Kala Kendra, Cortalim Marketing Cooperative Society, Goa Dairy Cooperative Society, and the Fisheries Cooperative Society.
“The old age home will be another important addition to these community welfare initiatives,” he stated.
In addition, Vas urged local schools to support cultural awareness by bringing students to witness the Kunbi fabric training.
“I appeal to all schools to send students to this centre so they can learn about the Kunbi fabric and the process of creating traditional items. This early exposure will spark interest in our heritage and promote the revival of this iconic Goan weave,” he said.
