Siridao Deputy Sarpanch Nutan Shirodkar along with other panchas of the ruling panel during their visit to St Andre MLA Francisco Silveira at his residence at Agassaim on Thursday. Captured by : Manuel Vaz
OLD GOA
St Andre MLA Francisco Silveira has said the foundation stone for the Siridao Panchayat Ghar will be laid on October 22 in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
He was speaking to reporters after newly elected Siridao Deputy Sarpanch Nutan Shirodkar along with the other supporting panchas of the ruling panel had met him on Thursday to seek his cooperation in undertaking development in the village.
Shirodkar was elected unopposed as deputy sarpanch on Wednesday, after only panchas of the ruling panel, Jagdish Gauns, Kush Palkar, Vasu Kunkolienkar and Shirodkar, remained present.
Speaking to reporters, Shirodkar said the ruling panel decided to call on the MLA so that developmental works in the village could be taken up with his help.
When asked about major projects pending, Shirodkar said the pending projects include the building of a new Panchayat Ghar for Siridao.
Another panch and former sarpanch Jagdish Gauns said there is a need to undertake immediate repairs of a bundh, for which the MLA’s help is necessary.
Gauns and panch Kunkolienkar also made demand for jobs to the unemployed youth.
Stating that he will try to fulfil the demands of Siridao in the best way possible, Silveira informed that the foundation stone for VP ghar will be laid on October 22 in the presence of CM Pramod Sawant.
“Also, hotmixing of roads in Siridao have been approved and will be taken up at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore,” said Silveira.
“The CM will lay foundation stones for a host of other projects, including the panchayat ghar, playground for Goa Velha, renovation of the Neura VP Ghar and a water tank near Agassaim police station,” he stated.
