Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar addressed several pressing concerns during the monsoon assembly session, speaking on demands across various sectors:
Demand No. 13: Transport
- Airport Taxi Operations: Amonkar voiced the grievances of 350 yellow/black taxi operators at Dabolim Airport, urging the cessation of Goa Miles’ booking activities and the removal of misleading signage.
- Bus Services: He called for the timely completion of Vasco’s new bus stand and the resumption of specific KTC bus routes to Sada and beyond.
- Public Transport Improvements: Amonkar praised the introduction of electric buses and requested more services to benefit students and residents.
Demand No. 19: Industries, Trade, and Commerce
- Unemployment: He highlighted the rising unemployment and advocated for 80% job reservation for locals in private industries.
- Recruitment Practices: Amonkar criticized local companies for conducting recruitment drives outside Goa, depriving Goan youth of job opportunities.
- CSR Activities: He urged strict enforcement of CSR obligations by industries to benefit the local community.
Demand No. 31: Panchayats
- Online Services: Amonkar commended the initiative to introduce online services for tax collections and certificate issuances, emphasizing the need for swift implementation for public convenience.
Amonkar’s address underscored the critical need for government intervention in these areas to safeguard livelihoods, enhance public infrastructure, and ensure fair employment practices.
