Panaji:-October 25, 2016 … The Chief Minister shri Laxmikant Parsekar today disbursed compensation of Rs.30.80 to 600 beneficiaries whose land has been acquired for setting up of Mopa Airport project. at a function organized by the Directorate of Civil Aviation at Pernem. The compensation is towards additional three time’s compensation given to the beneficiaries.
Secretary for Directorate of Civil Aviation, Smt. Neela Mohanan, Director of Directorate of Civil Aviation Suresh Shanbhogue, Deputy Collector (SDM) Pernem, Shri. Harish Hadkonkar, Shri Upendra Deshprabhu, Z.P Member, Ramesh Sawal, PMC Chairperson Smt. Smita Kortadkar and the Sarpanchas of various Village Panchayats like Shri Rupesh Parab, VP Mopa, Shri Vilas Shetye, VP Torsem, Smt. Shaileja Malik, VP Hasapur, Shri Ankush Arondekar,VP Varkhand and Smt. Mohini Naik, VP Kasarvarne were among those who were present at the function.
The Chief Minister speaking on the occasion expressed his happiness over the proposed project of International Green Field Mopa Airport. He aid that the government has succeeded in keeping its promise of availing additional compensation to the persons whose land have been acquired for Mopa Airport Project.
The Chief Minister also said that an amount of Rs 120 crores which is disbursed earlier and additional amount of Rs 30.80 crores have been disbursed today. He expected that the first flight will fly from the Mopa Airport by the year 201 9he added.
Minister for Panchayat Shri Arlekar in his address said that the project will benefit the Pernem people but but also to the entire Goa state and our country at large The support and the cooperation extended by the people of Pernem taluka by providing, their land will benefit to our future generation in the long run he expressed.
Secretary for Directorate of Civil Aviation, Smt. Neela Mohanan welcomed the gathering and Director of Directorate of Civil Aviation, Smt. Antara Khedekar compered the Function. Shri Suresh Shanbogue,Director of Directorate of Civil Aviation proposed the vote of thanks.