Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: The Governor of Goa office has clarified that the existing 400-year-old structure will remain intact and without any modification.
Office of the Governor has clarified on the objection raised by some sections of people on construction of new Raj Bhavan stating that the existing Raj Bhavan Palace Structure is more than 400 years old and has undergone a great deal of wear and tear resulting in crores of rupees being spent every year for the maintenance by the Public Works Department.
It is further clarified that, over the years the needs and requirements of Raj Bhavan have undergone great deal of change4, requiring more space with modern facilities and amenities.
“Hence, it is proposed to construct a Raj Bhavan Annexe in the land available within the campus. It is also informed that the present building of Raj Bhavan and the Governor’s Secretariat Building will remain intact and will not be disturbed or modified in any manner,” it said
President Ram Nath Kovind will lay the foundation stone of the new Raj Bhavan building in Goa on May 30.
“The president will be in Goa on May 30, celebrated as the state’s 35th Statehood Day. He will lay the foundation stone of the new Raj Bhavan building at Dona Paula near here within the existing complex,” Sawant had said
