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‘Decision to reopen schools most likely to be reviewed’

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Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho on Monday said the decision to reopen schools is likely to be reviewed, considering the rise in Covid cases.

"On one side, cases are rising in Goa and there is growing fear among people and parents as well. The government wanted to start schools in a phased manner, but I feel we will review the decision. We will all express our views to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and take a collective decision.” “At some point in time, we have to reopen schools, but when is going to be a crucial decision. Cases are rising. If schools reopen, children could fall sick and take infections to their homes. We don't want such a situation to happen," Godinho said.


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ZP bodies to get 15% of panchayat funds for development works, says Mauvin

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Sep 14, 2020, 6:09 PM IST
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VASCO Minister for Panchayats Mauvin Godinho on Monday said Goa would be the first state in India where 15 per cent funds allotted to panchayats would be given directly to Zilla Parishad bodies.Godinho was speaking to reporters after planting saplings near Keshav Smriti High School at Alto-Dabolim to mark the ‘Seva Saptah’ week commemorating the 70th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“For the first time in the country, 15 per cent of the Rs 75 crore allotted to…

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