Posted on April 18, 2016
Minister Avertano Furtado has criticised the objections raised by the people on the dredging work of the River Sal and has called on the objecting people to join in on the work and to give suggestions for the work. The Minister organised a trip for the press and media up and down the river to showcase the progress of the work and has expressed happiness over the improvement. Furtado has also informed that the Central Minister, Nitin Gadkari has also promised to provide additional Rs 200 crore for the second phase of the work.
“Instead of stopping the work and having protests, people need to give more encouragement and are welcome to provide suggestions for the cleaning of the River Sal,” said Furtado replying to the protests held at Margao on Wednesday.
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