Panjim: After a successful attempt to provide space for local vegetable and fruit vendors, the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has now decided to allocate space near market area, for traditional fishermen to sell their fish.
The local vegetable and fruit vendors, who were otherwise selling their goods from Panjim Municipal Market, were on Tuesday allotted space near Inox. The vendors, who were provided space, with a minimum distance of 1.5 meters, were happy that they were able to sell their goods. Social distancing norms were also well maintained by the customers during their purchases.
On Tuesday, several local fisherwomen called on Panjim Mayor Uday Madkaikar requesting that they should also be provided space to sell their fish. CCP has agreed to their request and decided to provide them space in the Municipal parking area adjacent to Dempo House.
Addressing media persons, Madkaikar said that in the next two days, fisherwomen would be provided space with the proper demarcation. “This will help them to sell fish and make their living and also the public will be able to buy at reasonable price. Currently, the prices of fish are exorbitant,” he said.
He added that vegetable and fruit vendors ensured that all the norms were followed, including wearing of masks and that the same will be applicable to those selling fish as well.
