MAPUSA
In October last year, Sawant said the Mapusa project was unlikely to materialise within the next two years because a suitable site had not been finalised. He maintained that the government was ready to take up the project once land was identified and plans drawn up.
The delay, therefore, has an identifiable land-related explanation, but it has done little to resolve the frustration of a town that has long sought a dedicated cultural centre.
Mapusa MLA Joshua D’Souza and local civic representatives now face the challenge of converting that long-standing demand into a project with a clear site, timeline and funding commitment.
The Mapusa MLA remained unavailable for comment. Repeated calls and messages seeking his response on the key issue went unanswered.
