PANJIM: In a democratic set up, people are supreme, where the interest of people cannot be overlooked, stated Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai, while speaking at an interaction programme held at Vimleshwar Devasthan, Rivona in Sanguem Constituency.
The Governor replying to the grievances of the people assured them that he would look into their problem through Central government.
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He said, “During Goa Sampurna Yatra, I have succeeded in covering 90 per cent of areas of Goa, interacted with various people and learned about Goan people. Goan people are good at heart, loving, hard working etc. Raj Bhavan is Lok Bhavan and invited the people to Raj Bhavan.”
Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai expressing his happiness to receive the Governor in his constituency requested him to look into the genuine problems of local people related to wildlife sanctuary, mining, eco-sensitive zone etc. Citing the example of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, where people face hardship to create infrastructure.
He said, “Sanguem Constituency will be affected due to reservation of land as eco-sensitive zone.”
Phal Desai advocated the need for the proposed educational project of IIT in Sanguem to give a fillip to the constituency. The IIT project would help to develop this area with due care to sustainable environment. “There is a possibility of creation of 2,000 employment opportunities which would benefit local youth.” he added.
Later, the Governor handed over cheques of financial assistance to cancer patients and also dialysis patients.
Former MLA Vassudev Meng Gaonkar, the government officials and panchayats members from Sanguem Constituency were present. Former headmaster Dinanath Desai conducted the programme.
Thereafter, the Governor visited Tambdi Surla ancient Mahadev Temple, where he performed puja with his spouse Rita Sreedharan Pillai and Sanvordem MLA Ganesh Gaonkar and others.
He also visited Satpal Arboretum Research and Utilisation Division of Forest Department.
