Chandor villagers want to view RP-21, Joaquim assures to allow this TNN, Dec 6, 2010, 12.20am IST
MARGAO: Urban development minister and Cuncolim MLA Joaquim Alemao was confronted with concerns and anxieties voiced by villagers over the regional plan of the village during his visit to Chandor on Sunday to hear grievances of the locals.
Pointing out that they were keen to ensure that the inputs suggested by them at the ward and village level committees were incorporated in the final plan, the villagers demanded that they be allowed to view the village plan before it is notified as a part of the state's regional plan. Conceding that the demand was justified, Alemao promised to fix up an appointment with the town and country planning (TCP) department for a meeting with the villagers over the regional plan 2021 with a view to allaying their concerns.
The villagers also voiced their grievances over waterlogging of paddy fields in some parts of the village which they said hampered paddy cultivation. The local legislator assured the villagers of convening a meeting with the agriculture and water resources department shortly to address the issues.
Alemao also agreed to look into the demand of villagers of developing the Oilem Tollem (lake) in the village as a tourist attraction.
With regards to complaints by locals about alleged illegal quarrying of stones in the village, Alemao suggested that as there were conflicting claims over the matter, a joint meeting with panchayat members, concerned villagers and other stakeholders be held to discuss the issue.
While Guiridolim villagers demanded construction of a footpath right from the railway crossing to the church, Alemao assured to take up the demand of construction of a bridge over the railway tracks with the Union railway minister.
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