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Govt must rehabilitate displaced traders

It was to some extent a Black Thursday at GMC, Bambolim. Based on an old order of 2018, this government took the heartless action of razing down all establishments and minor stalls standing in front of GMC on comunidade land. Overnight these poor traders were inflicted a deadly blow. 

Around 10,000 jobs whether direct or indirect operating in this locality were destroyed..No previous rehabilitation programme was in motion to provide an alternative site for these fellow citizens to conduct their businesses. The government's contention was that local Goans were subletting their business to non-Goans which cannot be allowed. When the economy is in doldrums , national GDP in last quarter was negative (-7.3%) steps should have been taken to avoid such destruction of jobs and businesses. These affected people were conducting their businesses for decades . Generating GDP through unorganized sector helps alleviate the overall statistics of the nation which should have been nurtured and not destroyed .I request the various governmental organizations to lend a helping hand to these displaced folk by rehabilitating them and helping them run their businesses at the earliest..



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Bars, restaurants could be allowed to reopen

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Jul 5, 2021, 12:59 AM IST
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The Goa government has reportedly extended the ongoing Covid related curfew till July 12. The curfew was first imposed on May 9 this year and has been extended several times. It is understood that shops can remain open from 7am to 6 pm. Saloons and outdoor sports-complex/ stadiums may also open.  It must be said that most of the owners of bars and restaurants are Goans and have been running the business for decades. When wholesale wine shops are allowed to…

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