MAPUSA
The ‘Prashasan Tumchea Dari’ programme held at the government complex in Mapusa on Friday drew a poor response in terms of the presence of common men.
There were more politicians and officials present for the function than locals.
Aldona MLA Carlos Ferreira said the programme can be more fruitful if the government informs the people in advance.
He said that way the people can list their grievances in advance and the officers can come up with a solution on the day of the event instead of just listening to people’s grievances with nothing to offer to them.
“If we are told in advance about such programmes, all of us can inform our respective constituents in advance who can then come well prepared,” Ferreira said.
Mapusa MLA Joshua D’Souza seconded the suggestion saying that people should be informed at least 15 days in advance about such programmes.
While accepting the suggestion, Power Minister, Ramkrishna (Sudin) Dhavalikar said considering the short notice it was a well-attended programme.
“We had informed just a few days ago but still we got a good response. If we got more time then…Bardez is the biggest taluka in the State. If we plan to do something in Bardez or Salcete, we have to inform people at least 15 days earlier,” Dhavalikar said.
