THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI
As the XVII exposition of the sacred relics of 'Goycho Saib' approaches, the village panchayat of Raia, during its monthly meeting, resolved to develop an action plan to maximise awareness about the event.
On Tuesday, the village panchayat of Raia held their monthly meeting, where they deliberated on a joint application submitted by Anthony Barbosa a BJP ST Leader and a citizen of Raia, Panch Member Xavier Fernandes and Panch Member Minguelina D'Souza.
The application requested the panchayat to take proactive steps in raising awareness about the upcoming exposition of the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier.
Peter Quadros, the Sarpanch, also informed that the panchayat is considering providing free transport services for devotees traveling to Old Goa. This initiative aims to facilitate easier access to the exposition of the sacred relics of 'Goycho Saib' and ensure that more villagers can participate in the religious event without logistical concerns.
"Resolution was unanimously passed by all 11 members of the panchayat, wherein it has been decided to chalk out plans for putting up banners and hoardings within the panchayat jurisdiction near the Churches, Chapels, Main Market Junctions to raise awareness about the exposition program," said Sarpanch.
He also informed that this awareness campaign will assist the devotees of Raia in planning their visit to the exposition more effectively.
Meanwhile, in its body meeting, the Raia Village Panchayat passed a resolution congratulating Anthony Barbosa ST Leader and a local villager, for being recently felicitated by the Goa Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for his outstanding contributions to the welfare of ST communities and tribal affairs. The congratulatory motion was moved by Panch Member and former Sarpanch Minguelina D'Souza and seconded by Deputy Sarpanch Godfrey Oswald D'Souza, and was passed unanimously by all 11 Panch members.
