PANJIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that government can create only about 4-5,000 vacancies for the next three years and called upon the industrial and private sectors to create jobs for the Goan youth.
“I have come across very few people showing interest in getting into business. They want a government job or a secured job. But government job has limitation and now it is not possible for the government to engage more people. I believe that for the next three years, hardly 4-5,000 vacancies will be created. Nevertheless, there is more potential in the private sector and you (referring to industrialists and private employers) can help the government for (creating) jobs for the people of Goa,” he said while addressing a gathering during an award ceremony hosted by the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday.
He assured that government welcomes new ideas that will not only help the people of Goa but also towards the development of the State.
The CM conceded that in the last two years, government could not lay focus on certain sectors like the Investment Promotion Board (IPB) but – while hinting at the upcoming IT Park at Chimbel – he also urged few sections of the people to not oppose government projects.
“There have been shortcomings and the way things should have moved, it did not in the last two years be it IPB or other sectors. But I promise that in the next three years, whatever ideas from your side, from the GCCI side, we will take into consideration and accordingly move ahead. I would be happy that we get new investments because every youth is dependent on this job,” he said.
adding, “In the name of being an environmentalist, there are projects. One should not protest without having knowledge about the issue/project. The government will in anyway not compromise on the environment but we should also think about the employment for the youth.”
The CM urged cooperation for employment generation. While referring to the state of agriculture sector, the CM said that people should come forward to start community or group farming.
