MARGAO: The Velim Civic and Consumer Forum in a letter to the South Goa District Administration has stressed the need for an urgent review of Director of Fisheries’ order on SOPs and its implications on Cutbona Jetty.
The Forum has expressed its reservations regarding the provision in the SOP mentioning “carrying of test report for COVID-19 is not mandatory for the crew members while entering fishing jetty and also while venturing into sea for fishing.”
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“We are deeply distressed to see the above contents of the letter issued by the Director of Fisheries as it will result in a health disaster for our village of Velim and the surrounding areas in Salcete Taluka. We urge you to review this letter of the Director of Fisheries and take suitable steps to protect the health interests of our villagers as well as the staff of the Balli PHC,” the forum said.
