It is learnt that Pernem taluka in its recent political history is known for projects that have turned out to be either a white elephant or remained on paper. The eagerly anticipated project of the Electronic City at Tuem is reportedly going to follow the same fate. It is understood that the premises has a full fledged network of internal roads but is yet to be connected with the National Highway 66. Such projects can be found across the state and could include market complexes, bus-stands, bridges, government buildings, etc. There are several reasons for a major project being abandoned. One of them could be that the constituency is being represented by a different MLA. Another reason could be that the project was not properly planned and conceptualized. Yet another reason could be public protest against the project. If the project is revived after a long gap the cost factor could have increased manifold. It would be in the fitness of things for the government to conduct a survey of all the projects which have become white elephants and decide on their fate.
