Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Goa Barge Owners Association (GBOA) on Wednesday submitted a Charter of Demands to Ports Minister Digambar Kamat, seeking timely government intervention for the welfare and revival of Goa’s barge industry.
The delegation was led by GBOA President Mayur Parsekar and included Vice President M. Derrick Valles, Secretary Rahul Naik, Treasurer Alex Coutinho, Raymond De Sa and other executive members. Captain of Ports Octavia Rodrigues was also present during the meeting at the State Secretariat.
During the meeting, the Association highlighted several issues affecting barge owners and urged the government to take prompt measures to strengthen Goa’s inland water transport sector and ensure its long-term sustainability.
After hearing the delegation, Ports Minister Digambar Kamat assured the Association that its genuine concerns would be addressed on priority and that necessary action would be initiated at the earliest.
Captain of Ports Octavia Rodrigues also assured the Association of full cooperation in resolving issues concerning the barge industry and facilitating its sustainable growth.
The Goa Barge Owners Association thanked the Ports Minister and the Captain of Ports for their positive response and reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the government for the modernization and long-term development of Goa’s inland water transport sector.
