PANAJI
Stating that some people are unnecessarily creating fears in the minds of the people regarding the Memorandum of Understanding to be signed with the Centre in regard to nationalisation of six rivers of Goa, Revenue Minister Rohan Khaunte said if MOU is not signed, then all powers of the said Goan rivers will rest with the Central government.
"With the signing of MoU, the powers will come to the Captain of Ports regarding usage of rivers," said the Porvorim MLA at the function organised by Penha-de-Franca Panchayat on Liberation Day to felicitate some residents and meritorious students of Penha-de-Franca at Britona.
"The State government will get ample funds from the Central government for dredging the rivers. The State government has prepared the draft agreement and it will be available on the internet for the stakeholders to go through it and make suggestions, if any. There is nothing to worry about nationalisation of rivers," said Khaunte.
Khaunte further said some people desires that development should take at faster pace which is not possible.
"Every institution and department has to follow certain procedures for placing any proposal before the government. The procedure and approval takes its own time, due to which the projects get delayed. The residents should bear patience. I am committed to development of the State and I will ensure that Porvorim becomes the model constituency," said Khaunte.
Britona Church Parish Priest Fr Mathew Fernandes said some people have become insensitive, due to which crimes are on the rise in Porvorim.
"Development of human beings also should take place along with development of the village. Everybody should work hand in hand for the progress of the village," said Fernandes.
ZP member Gupesh Naik and Salvador-do-Mundo Sarpanch Sandeep Salgaonkar also spoke on the occasion.
On the occasion, journalist Anil Kamat Shankhwalker, Shesha B Jambulla, Lawrence Carmilo, Succoro Antao, Yeshwant Morajkar and Tracy Fernandes were felicitated.
Earlier, Penha de Franca Sarpanch Swapnil Chodankar welcomed the gathering and Sameer Sakhalkar compered the programme.
Stating that some people are unnecessarily creating fears in the minds of the people regarding the Memorandum of Understanding to be signed with the Centre in regard to nationalisation of six rivers of Goa, Revenue Minister Rohan Khaunte said if MOU is not signed, then all powers of the said Goan rivers will rest with the Central government.
"With the signing of MoU, the powers will come to the Captain of Ports regarding usage of rivers," said the Porvorim MLA at the function organised by Penha-de-Franca Panchayat on Liberation Day to felicitate some residents and meritorious students of Penha-de-Franca at Britona.
"The State government will get ample funds from the Central government for dredging the rivers. The State government has prepared the draft agreement and it will be available on the internet for the stakeholders to go through it and make suggestions, if any. There is nothing to worry about nationalisation of rivers," said Khaunte.
Khaunte further said some people desires that development should take at faster pace which is not possible.
"Every institution and department has to follow certain procedures for placing any proposal before the government. The procedure and approval takes its own time, due to which the projects get delayed. The residents should bear patience. I am committed to development of the State and I will ensure that Porvorim becomes the model constituency," said Khaunte.
Britona Church Parish Priest Fr Mathew Fernandes said some people have become insensitive, due to which crimes are on the rise in Porvorim.
"Development of human beings also should take place along with development of the village. Everybody should work hand in hand for the progress of the village," said Fernandes.
ZP member Gupesh Naik and Salvador-do-Mundo Sarpanch Sandeep Salgaonkar also spoke on the occasion.
On the occasion, journalist Anil Kamat Shankhwalker, Shesha B Jambulla, Lawrence Carmilo, Succoro Antao, Yeshwant Morajkar and Tracy Fernandes were felicitated.
Earlier, Penha de Franca Sarpanch Swapnil Chodankar welcomed the gathering and Sameer Sakhalkar compered the programme.
