THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Majhe Ghar forms must be available on govt website

The Pramod Sawant government's 'Majhe Ghar' scheme is revolutionary even though one may have reservations about it. It is more of a realistic scheme which aims to resolve the long pending issues by giving a legal solution. That is perhaps why the critics of this scheme in the Assembly also chose to share the dais with the Chief Minister of Goa during the scheme launch. It is learnt that the forms are numbered and are being distributed through Collector's offices. The government should ensure that the scheme reaches all in a democratic manner and does not restrict itself to those close to politicians. Therefore, the government should make the forms available online on the Goa State Government website and also the websites of both District Collectorates.




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Women’s reservation in politics “ delayed dream

NELSON LOPES, Chinchinim
Published Oct 14, 2025, 7:01 PM IST
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On the eve of elections, women’s groups awaken”often guided by political motives”to voice their aspirations. Yet, the long-pending Women’s Reservation Bill (106th Constitutional Amendment, 2023) remains unimplemented, reflecting political hesitation and deep-rooted misogyny. While women form 50 per cent of India’s electorate, their representation stands at only 15 per cent in the Lok Sabha and a mere 9 per cent in State Assemblies. Contrast this with the Panchayati Raj…

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