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MAPUSA
With an aim to harness the youth vote, Mhapshekarancho Ekvott (ME) has promised to provide free wifi hotspots at selected locations and set up mini-taxi, rick and motorcycle stands in remote areas to create self-employment opportunities for the youth.
The ME has also decided to set up CCTV cameras at public places for the security of women and children.
Convenor of opposition-backed Mhapshekarancho Ekvott Pradip Sawant released the election manifesto on Monday in the presence of the candidates, including former chairpersons Sudhir Kondolkar and Michael Carrasco.
Outlining its road map ahead, the ME said it will provide shuttle/stop and go bus services on new routes for the benefit of working and senior citizens while also promising to construct and maintain a full-fledged modern library to enrich the young minds.
“We believe in taking all segments of the society together and therefore, our manifesto aims in fulfilling the needs of every section of people in Mapusa. We stand for development and progress and will deliver whatever we have promised,” said Pradip Sawant
On infrastructure development front, the manifesto stresses on prompt completion of the new bus-stand, complete the sewerage project at the earliest, create parking facilities near Mapusa municipal market, KTC bus-stand and other locations and upgrade the municipal market.
It also promised to take the initiative to complete the Ravindra Bhavan complex and cinema theatre in the city.
“We will need government help to complete several of the infra works in the city. We will liaison with the government of the day to get the work done,” said Sudhir Kandolkar, former chairperson and candidate in Ward 19.
Among many other features mentioned in the manifesto include cleaning and beautification of River Tar, upgrade and widen roads/footpaths, regulate proper disposal of garbage, mahila market for self-help groups etc.
Promotion of use of solar energy, to identify and earmark locations in each ward to utilise as open space /grounds for senior citizens and children and to deal with applications from public expeditiously thus eliminating delays were some other highlights of the manifesto.
“Our manifesto encourages all round development and caters to all sections of the society. We have something for senior citizens, youth, women and kids,” said Shashank Narvekar, candidate in Ward 5.
Former chairperson Michael Carrasco and candidate in Ward 6 Dr Nutan Bicholkar also spoke.
