It is pertinent to note that there has been opposition from certain quarters to the idea of renaming Porvorim as ‘New Panjim Town’. It would have been better to express this idea after the elections so as to allow the next government that assumes office to take a call on the matter.
On the other hand there has been a demand from the residents of Porvorim to declare Porvorim as the capital of Goa in view that all important institutions, including the Goa Assembly Complex are situated in Porvorim and more government offices are being shifted there.
If the idea of the government is to develop Porvorim then the ideal thing to do would be to declare Porvorim as the capital city of the state. It must be said that the city of Panaji has reached its saturation point. Parking has become a huge problem.
Things get worse during the international events like the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) which is due to be held in November. The government offices in Panaji city are spread all over the city. This makes it difficult for the citizens to get their work done in quick time as they move from one office to another.
Having Porvorim as the capital city of Goa, comes with several advantages. Now with the Atal Setu bridge in place, it is easier to travel to and from Porvorim.
