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Shirodkar sets Ganesh Chaturthi deadline to address Ponda civic issues
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 07:47 AM
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Goa minister Pramod Shirodkar has announced that all pending civic works in Ponda must be completed by Ganesh Chaturthi, urging local authorities to accelerate repairs and services.
Goa minister Pramod Shirodkar announced a firm deadline for the resolution of civic problems in the town of Ponda. He said that all pending works must be finished before the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The directive targets a range of municipal issues that have been affecting residents for months.
The minister emphasized that the deadline is intended to spur swift action by the Ponda Municipal Council and related agencies. He called for coordinated effort across departments to ensure that water supply, road maintenance, waste management and other essential services are restored without further delay.
By linking the deadline to Ganesh Chaturthi, Shirodkar aims to align civic improvement with a major cultural event, hoping the festive atmosphere will motivate officials and contractors to meet the timeline. Local officials have acknowledged the target and pledged to prioritize the required works.
The announcement comes amid growing public pressure for better infrastructure in Goa’s smaller towns. Authorities have been asked to provide regular updates on progress as the deadline approaches.
The minister emphasized that the deadline is intended to spur swift action by the Ponda Municipal Council and related agencies. He called for coordinated effort across departments to ensure that water supply, road maintenance, waste management and other essential services are restored without further delay.
By linking the deadline to Ganesh Chaturthi, Shirodkar aims to align civic improvement with a major cultural event, hoping the festive atmosphere will motivate officials and contractors to meet the timeline. Local officials have acknowledged the target and pledged to prioritize the required works.
The announcement comes amid growing public pressure for better infrastructure in Goa’s smaller towns. Authorities have been asked to provide regular updates on progress as the deadline approaches.