PANAJI
"Environment is equally important. On October 2, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to everyone to make India garbage-free. We have taken a resolution today to make Goa plastic-free by 2020", he said.
Parrikar was speaking after unfurling the National Flag on the occasion of 71st Independence Day at Old Secretariat, Panaji.
"Government has already banned use of plastic below 50 microns. Strict implementation too will be done in the days to come. But if we decide not to use plasti
c bags, it is not difficult. Government can make all efforts but it cannot be complete without support from the citizens", said Parrikar.
Chief Minister also assured to initiate steps towards improving the quality of primary education in the State.
"I feel sorry to say that more than 50 per cent children in our Country cannot do basic maths in standard V. In such a condition if the Country has to progress and the democracy to move in the right direction, primary education and its quality has to be improved. Goa Government has decided to stress on improving the quality of primary education", he stated appealing to people to help the government in improving the quality of primary education.
He also pointed out that job generation is becoming a problem in the State.
"65 per cent of Goa's population is below 35 years. Generation of employment is becoming a problem. With introduction of new technology, the capacity of employment generation is reducing. Because of this, employment would continue to remain an issue. Goa has an additional problem. We have to maintain dignity of labour if we want to address unemployment", he said.
He, however, pointed out that one of the main reasons for rise in drug menace is frustration among the youth.
"One reason for the rise in drug menace is frustration among youth. If the youth do not have proper direction, they move towards different vices. We want to bring this under control", he said.
Chief Minister also assured to initiate steps towards improving the quality of primary education in the State.
"I feel sorry to say that more than 50 per cent children in our Country cannot do basic maths in standard V. In such a condition if the Country has to progress and the democracy to move in the right direction, primary education and its quality has to be improved. Goa Government has decided to stress on improving the quality of primary education", he stated appealing to people to help the government in improving the quality of primary education.
He also pointed out that job generation is becoming a problem in the State.
"65 per cent of Goa's population is below 35 years. Generation of employment is becoming a problem. With introduction of new technology, the capacity of employment generation is reducing. Because of this, employment would continue to remain an issue. Goa has an additional problem. We have to maintain dignity of labour if we want to address unemployment", he said.
He, however, pointed out that one of the main reasons for rise in drug menace is frustration among the youth.
"One reason for the rise in drug menace is frustration among youth. If the youth do not have proper direction, they move towards different vices. We want to bring this under control", he said.
