Why can’t political parties promise one job per family?
Sikkim introduced the "One Family, One Job" scheme in 2019, offering government employment to one member of every family without an existing government employee. Similar assurances have been made by political parties in Bihar and Assam.Supporters argue that while such a policy may be financially and administratively difficult to implement in large St
Margao garden a labour collection point?
The iconic Margao municipal garden has recently made headlines for the wrong reasons. A violent scuffle allegedly involving migrant workers has once again highlighted the changing character of this public space. Over the years, the garden has increasingly become an informal meeting point for labourers arriving in Goa by train...
Panchayats must uphold interest of villagers
The Saligao Village Panchayat has issued a stop-work notice to the promoter of a mega housing project at Bairo-Alto, Nigvaddo, directing that construction cease immediately following sustained protests by local residents over alleged irregularities.The panchayat has also scheduled a site inspection and inquiry on July 20 at 11 am, directing...
Don’t promote reckless real estate in Goa
India is facing a growing water crisis, and Goa is not immune. The country is already classified as "water-stressed," with per capita water availability nearing the "water-scarce" threshold. In Goa, the decline of traditional rainwater harvesting systems, erratic monsoons, groundwater depletion, and rapid urbanisation have increased concerns over future water...
Dare to be different with a purpose
Around a year ago, a live drone demonstration for spraying pesticides and fertilizers, held in the presence of the then Punjab chief minister, highlighted the potential of technology in modern agriculture. While the initiative was timely, the Department of Agriculture's recent demonstration in Chinchinim, at nearly the same location, raised...
