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Stating that the State government is committed to provide facilities to public, Valpoi MLA and Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Thursday said projects are being set up for the all-round development of rural areas.
The minister was addressing separate gatherings after unveiling the foundation stones for new panchayat complexes in Guleli, Mauxi and Sawarde in Sattari taluka and Usgao in Ponda taluka.
“The new Mauxi Panchayat complex, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 1.93 crore through the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, will include a shopping complex on the ground floor, while the panchayat administrative, gym and library will be on the first floor. A hall will be on the second floor to conduct ceremonies and events,” said Rane.
Mauxi Sarpanch Vandana Gawas welcomed the gathering, while ZP member Fati Gaonkar, Panch Somnath Kale, Balakrishna Sawant, Satyawan Humane, Devyani Gawas and Ashok Gaonkar were also present at the function.
Rane also unveiled the foundation stone for new panchayat complexes at Sawarde and Guleli.
Sawarde Sarpanch Narayan Gaonkar, ZP member Premnath Hazare and other panchas were present at the event.
The health minister also unveiled the foundation stone for the new panchayat complex at Usgao, which includes an integrated community hall.
Usgao-Ganje Sarpanch Asmita Gaude, ZP member Dyaneshwar Naik, panch Tulshidas Prabhu and others were present on the occasion.
“Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is helping us lot to carry out development works. I am committed to provide good facilities for the people of Usgao. We also need support from you (public) to usher in development,” Rane said.
The panchayat building, which is estimated to cost Rs 2 crore, will house a library, post office, electricity office, gymnasium, panchayat office and community hall.
