Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today said that the state of Goa needs a double engine government as it is not financially stable.
Gadkari also said the the government is working towards making Goa as the first pollution free state.
“Goa needs a double engine government as the state is not financially stable at the moment. The centre has given Rs 22,000 cr to state and 4,000 cr towards development of ports. BJP has given a stable government to people of Goa” said Gadkari
He further said that in last 10 years the state government has taken Goa on path of transformation and development.
There is also a lot of potential in Goa for the shipping industry, the Union minister said. During the interaction, Gadkari gave details of the PM Gati Shakti master plan and said the government wants to complete all projects by 2024-25.
By 2025, the national highway network will be extended up to two lakh kilometers, Gadkari said.
“As far as Goa is concerned, we have sanctioned projects worth Rs 25,000 crore (under the plan),” he said. He said a bridge over the Mandovi river in Goa has been completed, while work is underway on another bridge over the Zuari river.
Gadkari said tourism is the basic strength for Goa and if infrastructure is upgraded, the key sector will benefit immensely. He said activities like amphibious seaplanes and water sports can be encouraged in Goa.
The Union minister said cost of logistics in India needs to be reduced for which there should be emphasis on promoting sea transport.
