Porvorim, 7th May 2025 – In a proactive initiative to ensure the state’s readiness for the upcoming monsoon season, the Minister of Tourism convened a meeting today, bringing together senior officials from key departments and stakeholders to review and coordinate pre-monsoon preparedness measures.
The meeting was attended by key officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), Electricity Department, Water Resources Department, Collectorate, Mamlatdar offices, Health Department, Police, Fire Services, Zilla Panchayat Member Kavita Gupesh Naik; Sarpanch Swapnil Chodankar; Sarpanch Sonia Sanjay Pednekar; and Panch members from Socorro, Penha de Franca, and Salvador do Mundo.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination and timely action to mitigate risks associated with heavy rains and flooding during the monsoon. The Minister called for a special focus on identifying and resolving issues in vulnerable areas, enhancing drainage and sewerage infrastructure, maintaining road safety, securing electricity lines, and ensuring robust emergency response systems.
The Minister announced that a follow-up review meeting will be convened within 8–10 days to assess the action taken on the directives issued during today’s meeting. All departments must ensure that the works discussed today are completed within the stipulated time. Accountability is key — we cannot afford delays or incomplete works that compromise preparedness. We must ensure that every department, every Panchayat, and every stakeholder contributes actively towards safeguarding our communities during the monsoon season.
Reflecting on last year’s performance, the Minister urged departments to surpass past achievements through timely and quality execution this year. The Minister further directed the Electricity Department, as a core agency, to complete all pre-monsoon works by May 28th, ensuring timely clearance and necessary permissions to avoid disruptions during the rains.
Concluding the meeting, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to interdepartmental coordination, community partnership, and accountability to ensure that pre-monsoon preparedness translates into tangible, effective outcomes.
