Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant will disburse financial assistance to 106 eligible shopkeepers, traders and other affected persons who suffered business losses in the major fire at the New Municipal Market in Vasco.
The disbursement will take place on Monday, November 2, at 6 pm at the Conference Hall of the Mormugao Municipal Council in Vasco.
According to a press note issued by the Government of Goa, the assistance is aimed at providing immediate relief to traders who suffered losses in the fire and helping them resume their business activities.
90 Traders Lost General Merchandise and Stock
The government has scrutinised the claims submitted by affected persons and categorised them according to the nature of losses suffered.
Of the 106 eligible claimants, 90 suffered losses of general merchandise and trading stock. Another 15 beneficiaries are stationary handcart vendors, while one claimant suffered losses of perishable goods and inventory.
The 106 eligible claimants were operating a total of 147 shops in the market.
Government Promises Support for Business Recovery
The financial assistance is intended to help affected traders recover from the losses caused by the devastating fire and restore their livelihood.
The government said the initiative reflects its commitment to extending timely support to the affected business community and facilitating the restoration of commercial activities following the incident.
The fire at Vasco’s New Municipal Market had caused extensive damage to several shops, leaving traders facing significant financial losses, particularly with business activity affected ahead of the festive season.
The disbursement of financial assistance is expected to provide some relief to the affected traders as they attempt to rebuild their businesses.
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