Team Goemkarponn
Canacona: In a landmark decision aimed at tackling the menace of stray cattle, the Loliem-Polem Gramsabha has resolved to hand over unclaimed cattle loitering on village and highway roads to the care of a farmer from Anshi in Karnataka’s Karwar district.
The issue of stray cattle causing frequent mishaps, especially along NH-66 and internal village roads, was intensely debated at the Gramsabha meeting. Members expressed concern that the animals not only endanger motorists and pedestrians but also often become victims of accidents themselves.
During the discussion, a villager proposed handing over the unclaimed cattle to a farmer from across the border who had reportedly expressed willingness to take them under his care. The farmer from Anshi assured the villagers that he would look after the animals responsibly.
Following deliberations, the Gramsabha resolved to issue a 15-day ultimatum to cattle owners whose animals are regularly found straying on roads to reclaim them. Failing this, the Village Panchayat (VP) of Loliem-Polem will complete the necessary formalities and issue authorization to transfer the stray cattle to the farmer in Anshi.
Members noted that the move would not only help reduce road accidents but also protect both human lives and the cattle themselves.
The Gramsabha also took up other local issues, including the renovation of the crematorium shed, and urged the panchayat body to improve revenue by ensuring the renewal of all liquor shop and bar trade licenses, rejecting the frequent excuse of “fund paucity” for developmental delays.
The meeting was attended by Sarpanch Nisha Chari, Secretary Sandeep S. Desai, all panch members except the Deputy Sarpanch and one panch, and an observer from the BDO office.
