TEAM HERALD
CURTORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the virtual foundation stone-laying ceremony for the ‘Better Curtorim Constituency’ initiative at a well-attended event at Maina Curtorim, on Saturday. Spearheaded by Curtorim MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenço, the event saw participation from senior ministers, dignitaries, and local representatives.
Addressing the gathering, CM Sawant announced that the development projects unveiled would be completed by January 2027. “Projects like the clearing of the Sonsoddo legacy dump and the establishment of an independent Maina-Curtorim Police Station highlight our government’s commitment to development,” he said, praising Lourenço for his dedication.
The unveiled projects include an upgraded Primary Health Centre in Curtorim, underground power cabling with new transformers, road hotmixing, and upgrades to Curtorim and Maina football grounds. Soil conservation works, high-mast lights, agriculture machinery, a physiotherapy clinic, and CSC centres were also announced.
MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenço quoted Mahatma Gandhi, saying, “The future depends on what you do today,” while reiterating his commitment to delivering for Curtorim’s constituents. “The Chief Minister has supported our plans and cleared vital projects,” Lourenço stated, adding that his next focus would be a home for the aged and a rice mill.
Cabinet ministers Subhash Shirodkar (Water Resources), Rohan Khaunte (Tourism), Aleixo Sequeira (Environment and Climate Change), and Govind Gaude (Sports) were present alongside other MLAs, including Sankalp Amonkar, Premendra Shet, and Anton Vas, as well as local panchayat members and constituents.

