Team Goemkarponn
VASCO: In the aftermath of the Sunday Market fire, authorities have decided to shift 145 shops and hawkers to identified revenue land in Vasco to ensure their safety and enable them to resume their business activities.
The decision was taken during a joint meeting held at the Mormugao Municipal Council, chaired by Vasco MLA Krishna Daji Salkar. MMC Chief Officer Madhu Narvekar, Deputy Collector Pratap Gaonkar, the Mamlatdar, fire department officials and market vendors were also present.
During the meeting, it was decided to relocate the affected shopkeepers and hawkers to the identified revenue land as part of the measures to address the situation following the fire incident.
The authorities have also decided to conduct a comprehensive fire safety inspection of all markets in Vasco on Monday. The inspection will focus on existing fire safety arrangements, installation of fire hydrants and other necessary precautionary measures.
In another significant decision, notices will be issued to all dilapidated buildings in Vasco, followed by necessary action to address concerns over their safety.
The decisions come after the Sunday Market fire brought the condition of commercial establishments and old buildings in Vasco under renewed scrutiny. The proposed inspections and relocation are aimed at strengthening fire safety and preventing similar incidents in the future.
