PANAJI
Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho on Thursday said that the government is making an effort to appoint an independent secretary for every panchayat.
Godinho was speaking after inaugurating the new premises of the Directorate of Panchayats at Myles High Building at Patto-Panaji.
Secretary (Panchayats) Sanjay Gihar, Director of Panchayats Siddhi Halarnkar, Deputy Director Panchayats (North) Fiona Cardozo and other officials were present on the occasion.
"With a sufficient number of secretaries with the Directorate of Panchayat, each panchayat should now have a secretary without additional charge,” said Godhnho.
Stating that the government is stressing on developing people-oriented departments, he said adding the new panchayat building will be easily accessible to people as it is closer to the bus stand.
“The government is focusing on minimum government and maximum governance. The government will also encourage clean and green Goa through panchayats,” said the minister.
Director of Panchayats Siddhi Halarnkar said the centrally located premises would be convenient to the public. The new premises has a facility of secured room for storage of records.
