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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has informed that the state government has taken initiative to build a new building for Museum in the State. “State government has taken initiative to build a new building for Museum in the State.Application for availing financial grant under Museum Scheme has been sent to Culture Ministry, Govt. of India,” said CM Sawant He further informed that a land admeasuring 9520 sq. mtrs has been transferred by Agriculture department to Directorate of Museum and that the detailed project report is prepared by GSIDC, with an estimates of costs for new building of Goa…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues has said that state government does not have any proposal for setting up Fisheries Corporation in the state. “State government does not have any proposal for setting up Fisheries Corporation in the state. The Department provides financial assistance for “Construction Of Ice Plant / Cold Storage of a minimum 10 tonne and 20 tonne capacity” under (Central scheme) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY),” said Rodrigues He further informed that the Department is operating 9 Mobile Fish Stall through Fisheries Co-operative Societies/Self Help Group in the State. “The Department has given 4…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI:Cashewnut growers in the State are facing burnt of cashew stem and root borer with state agriculture dept taking all measures to weed out the problem. “In the State of Goa, Cashewnut is cultivated in an area of 56476 ha. Cashew Stem and Root borer (CSRB) is found to attack both adult and young cashew trees at the collar region. It causes more damage to the neglected plantation,” said Agriculture Minister Babu Kavlekar The state government is taking steps such removal of dead trees and trees with advanced stages of infestation at least once in 6 months. Avoid…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: WRD Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues has said that state government has planned allocation of funds for restoration of water bodies (Tanks) in Minor Irrigation Sector. “Government has planned allocation of funds for restoration of water bodies (Tanks) in Minor Irrigation Sector. The department has commenced enumerating of water bodies in the State to study the water quality, its health and plan their restoration accordingly as per priority,” said Rodrigues He further said that the government takes up the maintenance of Water Bodies on the request of the farmers and on the recommendation of Panchayat or M.L.A’s. After…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Public Works Department (PWD) has informed that generated revenue of Rs 685 lakhs through its One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme. “The scheme was launched in January 1 and as of now PWD has generated revenue of Rs 685 lakhs. The Total number of Beneficiaries in the State is 2426 Nos,” said PWD Minister Deepak Pauskar He further said that  is no loss to Government, however the applicant who have availed OTS are benefitted. It has helped in clearing many pending disputes. “Paying of water bills regularly is mandatory for each consumer to avoid levy of delayed payment…

PANAJI: Power Department has said that it has received Rs 221.32 crore revenue through its One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme. “Consumers eligible under OTSS but paid before commencement of OTSS is Rs. 104.44 Crs. Total revenue generated is Rs. 221.32 Crs,” said Power Minister Nilesh Cabral He further said that amount received after registering in OTSS is Rs. 51.37 Crs. while amount recovered during disconnection drive of consumer included in OTSS is Rs. 65.51 Crs. “1% advance payment rebate and 0.25% prompt payment rebate is available for consumers who pay in advance/ regularly,”he added Minister for Power Nilesh Cabral said…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Babu Azgoankar has said that his department had not invested any of its funds in purchasing amphibious vehicle but was introduced by a private operator whom GTDC had selected through online tender process. “Government/GTDC has not invested any of its funds in purchasing amphibious vehicle. It may be noted that said amphibious vehicle was introduced by a private operator whom GTDC had selected through online tender process and was supposed to launch the commercial tours in Goa,” said Azgoankar He further said that as the service provider had not complied with the terms and conditions…