Goemkarponn Desk
CANACONA: The planned fishmeal project at Paryemoll was strongly opposed in the Gram Sabha of Khola Panchayat.
Although this alleged controversial Fishmeal project is coming up in the revenue village of Barcem-Quedem Panchayat area, bordering Khola Panchayat, it is claimed that due to this project, the residents of Paryemal will have to suffer far-reaching consequences and belived the Agriculture, Horticulture and Forest Resources of that area will be in danger. Besides, the pollution particularly of the environment and the water bodies will have its telling effects with spring’s originating at Paryemoll and flowing down the river Saleri will destroy the villages of Khgola and Agonda.
Paryemal villagers have already protested against this project with people from the entire Khola and Agonda villages supporting them.
The resolution is proposed against this project was passed unanimously by all the villagers raising their hands.
Sarpanch Krishna Velip, Dy. Sarpanch Pandhari Prabhudesai, Panch Ajay Pagi, Kripesh Velip, Pragya Kamat, Tejal Pagi, Priyanka Prasad Velip, Priyanka Pavitra Velip and Madhav Pagi were present in full force in the 9-member Khola panchayat.,A representative of the Block Development Officer were present as the observer in the Gram Sabha.
Residents also raised issues with many saying, instead of solving the problem of drinking water in the interior areas, it is getting complicated day-by-day and the villagers are hardly getting water supply even on alternate days. The repair of burst water pipes is being delayed. Therefore, demands were made for a joint meeting of water supply department officials, panchayat body (mandal) and the villagers should be called immediately. The list and contact numbers of water supply employees should be given in every ward for public benefits, so that the employees of the department would not dare to remain aloof and do not escape from the jobs/work.
Members also raised an issue that the Khola panchayat area lacks internet service stating the demand for the tower has not been fulfilled even after ten years since the declaration of Khola as a model village under than MP Narendra Savoikar. The villagers demanded its completion before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
A resolution was passed by the Panchayat congratulating five boys from Vagona-Khol for their brilliant success in the 37th National Sports Competition. Sarpanch Krishna Velip said that Goa will honor them on Independence Day. Prashant Kholkar moved the congratulatory resolution.
Details of Tender of Kudai to Kazumal Canal, repair/uplift new and old building of Khol Panchayat, stairs at Popyodando, , Kuddi and Vagon and other development works were given by Sarpanch.
Rosario Goes, Rulu Pagi, Bhushan Kholkar, Harishchandra Kholkar, Dayanand Pagi, Pavitap, Jayprakash Velip, V Babu Velip, Gaurang Kamat and other villagers participated. Secretary Damodar Kankonkar proposed vote of thanks.