Constituency No/Name: 03 - Bicholim
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“This House strongly recommends the Government to take immediate steps to clear roads and Highways from stray cattle roaming freely, which are causing serious accidents and posing a threat to public safety.”
Postponed to Friday - 20/03/2026
Thirteenth Session 2026
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“This House unanimously resolves and strongly recommends the Government to establish mandatory guidelines and a comprehensive framework to identify and affirm the essential public utility and administrative significance of Government properties. In recognition of their critical role in operational, developmental and emergency related functions, it is further recommended that all Government properties within the jurisdiction be accorded statutory protection. This includes ensuring uninterrupted access through an unobstructed vehicular easement, free from encroachments, unauthorised constructions, or any form of impediments that may hinder access.”
Tenth Session 2025
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Revenue
This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government that the Goa Waste Management Corporation comes out with a comprehensive policy for scrap collection and to regulate the existing scrapyards in the State.”
Seventh Session 2024
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“This House unanimously resolves that the Government makes it compulsory for every Municipal Council/Corporation to earmark a specific area for burial without any bias of caste or gender. Separate burial sites as per density of population of minority communities to be notified and earmarked”.
Sixth Session 2024
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Urban Development
“This House strongly recommends the Government to enact a Legislation, in a time bound manner and in any case not later than six months, to establish and regulate crematorium/burial grounds for all sections of the society, at all Panchayats in the State of Goa. The Government to acquire land and set up facilities at the earliest and hand them over to local self-Government bodies for the benefit of all sections of society as in many places in Goa people are still facing grave difficulties in conducting final rites of the deceased members in a dignified manner”.
Sixth Session 2024
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Panchayati Raj
Directorate of Panchayats
“Attention of the House is drawn to the recurrent severe water shortage, in North Goa, especially in Bicholim and Mayem. The steps the Government has taken to ensure a 24x7 regular water supply schedule to every household with a valid house number, providing a proactive helpline number that can address the water shortage and to provide water tankers on a regular basis, during the shortage of water supply.”
Eighth Session 2025
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Public Works
Public Works Department
Ministers Reply“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of the State, that due to incessant rains, flooding/inundation, landslides and water logging, has been witnessed in several parts of the State and also due to the incessant rains and the heavy flow of the Valvanti River on the NH 748 AA road at Tulshimala, several trees have been uprooted and embankments along the roadsides have also been washed away. The steps the Government has taken in the matter.”
Seventh Session 2024
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Ministers Reply“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people residing in the leased mining area as various schools, residential, temple and other domestic and commercial structure exist in the current earmarked demarcation of the leased mining area done by the mining Department. The steps the Government intends to take in the matter"
Sixth Session 2024
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Mines & Geology
Ministers Reply“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the Commercial Establishments and business owners operating in the coastal belts of Goa on account of the order/notification in respect of silence zones issued under the noise pollution rules 2000. The immediate steps the Government intends to take in this regard”.
Fifth Session 2023
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Environment
Ministers Reply“Fear and Anxiety in the minds of people staying in Sal, Bicholim as the river water level is drastically increasing and has already reached 200 cumecs, the steps the Government has taken to resolve the flooding situation”
Fifth Session 2023
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Water Resources
Ministers Replyrising apprehension and fear prevail among Home Guards across Goa, with growing dissent rooted in the fact that their service continues to be treated as voluntary. For years, they have not been granted uniform allowances and are compelled to purchase uniforms from their own modest salaries. They are denied risk allowances even when deployed for election duty outside the state. Despite being called to work on off days and Sundays, they are paid only for 26 days on a daily wage basis, even when serving diligently throughout the month.
These dedicated men and women have stood by the State in torrential rains and sweltering heat, performing their duties with unwavering commitment. It is my earnest request to the Hon’ble Minister to take a considerate step, Such a step would not only recognize their sacrifices but also restore dignity and fairness to their service.
Fourteenth Session 2026
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Home,General Administration
Department of Home
I would like to draw the attention of the House to the rising apprehension, fear, and confusion among the people of Mulgao and Thivim regarding the approach and exit of the under-construction Assanora Bypass. The design of the new approach and exit on both sides must be thoroughly planned to eliminate accidents. We have already seen the fate of the Bicholim Bypass and the engineering challenges faced in preventing accidents at both ends.
It is the responsibility of the technical team to carefully plan the roads in consultation with the traffic and transport authorities. The Bicholim bypass was designed and constructed even before I became an MLA, and by the time I assumed office, the design had already been finalized. Therefore, I had little scope to add value at that stage. However, after the opening of the bypass, we have witnessed multiple accidents at both ends. Poor engineering has led to the loss of lives and damage to property.
I also request the Government and the Hon’ble Minister to kindly visit the Bicholim Bypass approach junction at both ends. Heavy vehicles and other vehicles, coming from the bypass towards the Walshi junction find it extremely difficult to turn at the roundabout. I urge the Government to redesign both approaches, widen the road, put caution signs, recalibrate, the slope, wherever necessary, and make this junction accident-proof on a priority basis.
Furthermore, I request the Government to urgently and carefully plan the approach from the Mulgao side and the Thivim side of the Assanora Bypass. Proper roundabouts and traffic signals must be provided at key junctions, supported by detailed data on the expected number of vehicles using this bypass.
This planning must be carried out on priority to ensure the safety of the people and to save lives.
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Transport,Public Works
Public Works Department
Attention of the House is drawn among citizens regarding the menace of stray cattle across Goa, which has become a grave threat to public life and property. These cattle frequently occupy roads, particularly at night, leading to major accidents and endangering lives. Despite the government’s allocation of substantial grants amounting to ₹21,62,50,135 in the year 2024–25 to address the issue, the problem remains uncontrolled, exposing shortcomings in enforcement and management. The situation is further aggravated by the presence of stray cattle on Goa’s beaches, which not only endangers tourists but also tarnishes the image of the state as an international tourist destination. This recurring problem undermines public safety and damages Goa’s reputation as a premier travel hub. It is therefore imperative that the Government outlines categorical steps it intends to take in this matter, ensuring urgent and effective measures to restore order, safeguard residents and visitors, and protect the state’s global standing.
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Transport,Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services
Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services
Goa’s small landholding paddy farmers face acute economic distress as the current central MSP for 2025-26, even with Goa’s additional Rs 2/kg reimbursement, fails to cover rising input, labor, and post-harvest costs. With average holdings under 2 hectares, farmers lack economies of scale, and production has plummeted to 1.1 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 despite stable cultivation areas, worsened by untimely rains devastating many Bicholim farmers with losses. Traditional farmers are abandoning paddy for more viable land uses amid labor shortages and saline inundation risks, threatening cultural and food security. A special support price, like the earlier, is urgently needed to revive interest in Goa’s unique paddy farming challenges
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Agriculture
Directorate of Agriculture
The attention of the House is drawn to the rising anger and helplessness among Goa\'s residents, particularly the elderly in peaceful areas. Miscreants are frequently using loud silencers on their motorbikes, revving engines with kill switches to produce explosive noises, causing severe public nuisance on our roads.
I urge the Government to treat this as an urgent matter: establish a dedicated helpline for easy reporting and impose stringent action against such offenders to restore peace and safety.
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Transport,Home
Directorate of Transport
*WILL the Minister for Industries, Trade and Commerce be pleased to refer to Starred LAQ 009C answered on 15/01/2026 and state:
Sir,
Refer to the attached Reply, Annexure A & Annexure B.
Fourteenth Session 2026
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Industries,Trade and Commerce
Department of Industries
*WILL the Minister for Education be pleased to state:
As per the attached reply.
Fourteenth Session 2026
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Education
Directorate of Education
*WILL the Minister for Public Health be pleased to state:
SUBJECT :- “morgue facility at chc bicholim”
Starred LAQ No. 011C tabled by Shri Chandrakant Shetye, MLA to be answered on 31-08-2026.
| QUESTION | ANSWER |
* 011C | WILL the Minister for Public Health be pleased to state: | By Shri Vishwajit Rane, Minister for Health |
a. | whether the Government is aware that the people of Bicholim do not have a morgue facility at the CHC Bicholim; | Yes sir, |
b. | despite repeated reminders during previous Assembly sessions highlighting the absence of a morgue facility, why has no attention been given to provide one; | The proposal for construction of morgue facility at CHC Bicholim has been approved by the Government and the work will be carried out by GSIDC. |
c. | the exact status of the construction of the morgue facility at CHC Bicholim; | Approval has been conveyed vide Order No.42/52/2018-I/PHD/1167 dated 06/08/2026 copy of Order is annexed at Annexure-I and accordingly GSIDC has been directed to carry out the work of setting up of 4 body mortuary cabinet at CHC Bicholim at the earliest |
d. | the date by which the morgue facility will be provided and made operational at CHC Bicholim; and | The work will be carried out within due course of time. |
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e. | whether interim arrangements have been made for handling deceased persons in the absence of a morgue facility at CHC Bicholim; if so, furnish details of such arrangements; whether funds have been sanctioned and allocated specifically for the morgue facility at CHC Bicholim; if so, state the amount and the date of sanction; if not, the reasons for the delay? | In the absence of a Morgue Facility at Community Health Centre Bicholim deceased body are kept in a designated area for a short duration and the body is handed over to the relative of the deceased within 24 hours, as there are no mortuary cabinet to preserve the body. An amount of Rs. 21,03,581/- has been sanctioned specifically for construction of morgue facility at CHC Bicholim vide Government Order No. 42/52/2018-I/PHD/1167 dated 06/08/2026 issued by Public Health Department.
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Fourteenth Session 2026
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Public Health
Public Health Department
Will the Minister for Urban Development be pleased to state:
(a) the details of all open spaces/reservation areas earmarked in the approved Outline Development Plans (ODPs), Regional Plan, layout approvals and sub-divisions within the jurisdiction of the Bicholim Municipal Council from April, 2022 till date, indicating the survey number, location, area, name of the developer/project and present status thereof;
(b) whether all such open spaces have been duly gifted and handed over by the respective developers to the Bicholim Municipal Council as required under the provisions of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, the Land Development and Building Construction Regulations and other applicable laws; if so, furnish the details thereof, and if not, indicate the list of pending cases along with reasons for non-transfer and action initiated against the defaulting developers;
(c) whether the Government or the Bicholim Municipal Council has prepared any action plan for the protection, development and maintenance of the above open spaces; if so, furnish the details of the proposed development works such as children\'s parks, walking tracks, senior citizens\' recreation areas, open gymnasiums, gardens, landscaping, sports facilities, lighting, fencing and other public amenities, along with the estimated cost, source of funding and implementation schedule;
(d) whether any of the above open spaces are presently under encroachment, unauthorized occupation or are being used for purposes other than those for which they were reserved; if so, furnish the survey-wise details, action taken for removal of encroachments, notices issued and the present status of each case; and
(e) whether the Government proposes to direct all Municipal Councils to complete the process of taking possession of all pending open spaces from developers within a stipulated time frame; if so, furnish the details thereof; the details of funds sanctioned and expenditure incurred by the Bicholim Municipal Council from April, 2022 till date for the development, beautification and maintenance of open spaces, indicating the work-wise status and whether any proposal from the Council is pending with the Government for financial assistance; if so, furnish the details thereof?
SUBJECT:-OPEN SPACES IN BICHOLIM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AREA
UnSt UnStarred LAQ No.061 tabled by Shri. Chandrakant shetye, MLA, to be answered on 31/08/2026.
Question | Answer | |
WILL the Minister for Urban Development be pleased to state: | By Shri Vishwajit Rane, Hon’ble Minister for Urban Development; | |
(a) | the details of all open spaces/reservation areas earmarked in the approved Outline Development Plans (ODPs), Regional Plan, layout approvals and sub-divisions within the jurisdiction of the Bicholim Municipal Council from April, 2022 till date, indicating the survey number, location, area, name of the developer/project and present status thereof; | Sir, the details are as per Annexure A |
(b) | whether all such open spaces have been duly gifted and handed over by the respective developers to the Bicholim Municipal Council as required under the provisions of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, the Land Development and Building Construction Regulations and other applicable laws; if so, furnish the details thereof, and if not, indicate the list of pending cases along with reasons for non-transfer and action initiated against the defaulting developers;
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Sir, the details are as per Annexure A Further, Bicholim Municipal Council is in process of initiating action to ensure that the open spaces which are not handed over to Bicholim Municipal Council shall be brought under the possession of the Bicholim Municipal Council.
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(c) | whether the Government or the Bicholim Municipal Council has prepared any action plan for the protection, development and maintenance of the above open spaces; if so, furnish the details of the proposed development works such as children\'s parks, walking tracks, senior citizens\' recreation areas, open gymnasiums, gardens, landscaping, sports facilities, lighting, fencing and other public amenities, along with the estimated cost, source of funding and implementation schedule;
| The open spaces which are handed over to Bicholim Municipal Council and/or which are in possession of the Bicholim Municipal Council are taken up of for development either through Municipal funds or through special agencies i.e. GSUDA and GSIDC Ltd. for recreational purpose.
The detail are as per Annexure B |
(d) | whether any of the above open spaces are presently under encroachment, unauthorized occupation or are being used for purposes other than those for which they were reserved; if so, furnish the survey-wise details, action taken for removal of encroachments, notices issued and the present status of each case; and
| No such incident has been reported, wherein the open spaces which are in possession of Bicholim Municipal Council are under encroachment, unauthorized occupation or are being used for any other purpose. |
(e) | whether the Government proposes to direct all Municipal Councils to complete the process of taking possession of all pending open spaces from developers within a stipulated time frame; if so, furnish the details thereof; the details of funds sanctioned and expenditure incurred by the Bicholim Municipal Council from April, 2022 till date for the development, beautification and maintenance of open spaces, indicating the work-wise status and whether any proposal from the Council is pending with the Government for financial assistance; if so, furnish the details thereof? | As per the Goa Land development and Building Construction Regulation 2010, under the Regulation 12.4: (e) The open spaces shall be deemed to be zoned as zone “R” and shall be governed by the following provisions:- (i)”The open spaces may be transferred to the local authority by a gift deed by the owner/developer before obtaining final approval. If the open spaces are transferred to the local authority the same shall be developed and maintained by such local authority for the purpose mentioned in subclause (d) above. However, purchasers of the plots shall be entitled to free access and use of the open space”. (ii) “In case of Group Housing wherein open spaces are required to be kept, then, such open spaces shall be jointly held by the owners of the premises /Co-operative Housing Society. The owners of the premises or Co-operative Housing Society shall be deemed to have an undivided share in such open spaces proportionate to the area of their premises”.
Further as per the Regulation 18.3- “For plots exceeding 4000 m2 in area taken up for development, the sub-division regulations provide for reservation of 15% area of the plots as open space. Landscaping of such open space along with avenue plantation along all the sub division roads shall be taken up by the developer and such open space and roads may be transferred to the local authority for maintenance. However, the purchasers of the plots/premises shall be entitled to free access and use of the open space.”
18.4. “For plots taken up for development below 4000 m2 in area sub-division regulations do not provide reservation of any open space. However, avenue plantation along the sub-division roads will be taken up by the developer and hand over to the local authority the open space and the roads for maintenance”.
The copy of Regulation are enclosed as Annexure C
The details of funds sanctioned and expenditure incurred by the Bicholim Municipal Council are as per Annexure B
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Fourteenth Session 2026
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Urban Development
Department of Urban Development
WILL the Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs be pleased to state:
(a) the various schemes implemented by the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs in Bicholim Constituency from April, 2022 till date, along with the objectives and present status of each scheme;
(b) the eligibility criteria, scale of assistance and procedure prescribed for availing the benefits under each of the above schemes, and whether any new schemes have been introduced or existing schemes have been modified during the said period; if so, furnish the details thereof;
(c) the scheme-wise details of beneficiaries from Bicholim Constituency who have availed benefits under the above schemes from April, 2022 till date, indicating the village-wise number of beneficiaries and the amount of assistance released; and
(d) whether any applications under the above schemes from Bicholim Constituency are pending for approval or disbursement as on date; if so, furnish the scheme-wise number of pending applications, reasons for the delay and the time by which the same are likely to be disposed of?
UNSTARRED LAQ NO.062 TABLED BY SHRI. CHANDRAKANT SHETYE, MLA
TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.08.2026
TITLE:-SCHEMES AVAILABLE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL
SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS .
Question | Answer | |||||||||||
| Will the Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs be pleased to state: | By the Hon’ble Chief Minister
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| a. | The various schemes implemented by the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs in Bicholim Constituency from April,2022 till date, along with the objectives and present status of each scheme;
| Sir, The details of various Schemes implemented by the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs in Bicholim Constituency from April ,2022 till date, along with the objectives and present status are as per Annexure - A. | ||||||||||
| b. | The eligibility criteria, scale of assistance and procedure prescribed for availing the benefits under each of the above schemes, and whether any new schemes have been introduced or existing schemes have been modified during the said period; if so, furnish the details thereof; | The eligibility criteria, scale of assistance and procedure prescribed for availing the benefits for various Schemes are as under:
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| c. | The scheme-wise details of beneficiaries from Bicholim Constituency who have availed benefits under the above schemes from April,2022 till date, indicating the village-wise number of beneficiaries and the amount of assistance released; and
| Historical beneficiary data of Ration Card of the previous years is not available in the online system (SMART PDS portal). However, the scheme-wise details of 26,314 beneficiaries pertaining to Bicholim Constituency,as available on the portal as on 14.08.2026 , are as per Annexure-F.
Further, as regard to Chief Minister Financial Assistance for refilling of LPG Cylinder Scheme,2023, village-wise and constituency wise payment data is not maintained and therefore, the same is not available for furnishing. However, the details of beneficiaries availing the said scheme in Bicholim Taluka., are as per Annexure –F. | ||||||||||
| d. | Whether any applications under the above schemes from Bicholim Constituency are pending for approval or disbursement as on date; if so, furnish the scheme-wise number of pending applications, reasons for the delay and the time by which the same are likely to be disposed of ?
| The pending ration card applications are as per Annexure-G.
Due to the migration of issuance of ration card services from old NFSA portal to new SMART PDS portal, the Department as well as the general public are facing certain technical issues, as a result there is delay in issuance of ration cards. However, the Department is continuously following up with the technical team of National Informatics Centre (NIC) and it will be assured that all the pending ration cards will issued on priority. |
Fourteenth Session 2026
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Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs
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