Last week a much-awaited elevator was inaugurated at the Government Office Complex in Sanguem (TGE Nov 7). For 25 years the three-storeyed building, which hosts several government offices, did not have an elevator though a provision was made during the construction stage. Government departments move like a cog in a wheel but were apparently clogged due to an apathetic administration. For 25 years, the staff and citizens, especially elderly and physically challenged people and pregnant ladies, were inconvenienced. In the two-and-half decades, different political parties governed at the local, municipal and state-level but none seemed to have been bothered nor initiated the installation of an elevator. Now, the government must verify if the contractor’s bills were cleared and NOC for the building obtained only after the elevator was installed. People must thank Subhash Phal Dessai, the Sanguem MLA and Minister for Social Welfare and Department of Drinking Water in successfully completing the long over-due project. After all, the complex also houses the Water Supply Department.
SRIDHAR D IYER, Caranzalem
