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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
3 years on, Tuem hospital yet to open, locals sick of delay
Mapusa: The long-delayed construction of the 100-bed Tuem hospital was finally completed in Sep 2021, but there are no signs that it will be commissioned any time soon. Health minister Vishwajit Rane held a meeting on the matter with senior health officials this week, a local said, only after people announced a gathering on Sunday to discuss the hold-up. Sources said that as soon as the public declared their intention to congregate for the gathering, Rane held a meeting with Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar, the health secretary, the director of health services, and other officials concerned. In a social media post, Rane said he has directed officials to expedite the opening of the hospital. But he did not specify a date. Built by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC), the hospital was proposed to cater to the entire Pernem taluka. The first announcement about the hospital was made by Manohar Parrikar, the CM at the time, in Aug 2013. The foundation was laid to upgrade the Tuem community health centre into a full-fledged hospital. According to GSIDC sources, while the structure of the medical facility has been completed, ancillary equipment and machinery required have yet to be purchased and installed. GSIDC has yet to hand over the hospital to the health services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo GSIDC sources said that facilities and equipment for outpatient care are ready. The procurement of medical equipment is stuck because the handover has yet to be completed and there is uncertainty over the role that the facility will play. This uncertainty has also affected the recruitment of staff. A meeting has been planned in the coming days to decide on the list of equipment required, the funds needed, and approval for the tender documents. With no large healthcare facility in the taluka, home to a population of about a lakh, Pernem's people have to either travel to North Goa District Hospital at Peddem or to GMC at Bambolim. Frustrated over the delay of three years in the opening of the hospital, locals formed a group, Tuem Hospital Kruti Samittee, to pressure govt to open the hospital swiftly. 'We demand that Tuem hospital be commissioned and made fully operational, linked to GMC, and employment be given to locals,' the convener of the committee, Devendra Prabhudesai, told TOI . 'We have called a mass public meeting on Sunday to press for our demands.'
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Promenade worth Rs 7 crore behind Margao railway station on anvil
Margao: The Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (GSIDC) has invited tenders for the construction of a promenade connecting the rear side of the Konkan Railway's Margao railway station to power house junction, at an estimated cost of over Rs 7 crore. This latest infrastructure initiative adds to the connectivity upgrade projects currently under way in the state's commercial capital. The proposed walkway is expected to enhance pedestrian mobility between the railway station and the power house circle junction, creating a seamless link for commuters, residents, and tourists. Margao MLA Digambar Kamat told TOI , 'The road was widened some time back but wasn't hotmixed. It's a two-lane road and has been aesthetically designed by GSIDC. Besides providing a pleasant experience for the users, it will complement the beautification and infrastructural development under way at the railway station and the surrounding area.' The proposed promenade comes amidst major infrastructure upgrading works planned or in various stages of progress. The construction of a six-lane bridge at Ravanfond, parallel to the existing structure, is progressing at a cost of Rs 54 crore. Besides, plans for an elevated corridor connecting the ring road near Cine Lata to Khareband bridge are advancing, which is expected to significantly improve traffic flow in the area
Economic Times
12-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Goa govt approves infra projects worth Rs 149 cr
— DrPramodPSawant (@DrPramodPSawant) Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) has approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 149 crore, including a hostel at medical college, reconstruction of a bridge and redevelopment of government buildings. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired the 206th board meeting of the GSIDC on important infrastructure projects aimed at public convenience, urban rejuvenation, and institutional development were approved during the meeting, said a state government projects include a new boys' hostel at the Goa Medical College in Bambolim for an estimated cost of Rs 113 crore and the demolition and reconstruction of a bridge at St Estevam village in North Goa at a cost of Rs 21 GSIDC also approved the development of the old bus stand at Margao in South Goa at an estimated cost of Rs 12 crore, upgradation of the municipal market at Sankhalim and redevelopment of old government buildings in chief minister addressing the Board said these projects were part of the state government's commitment to upgrading civic infrastructure, improving public utility spaces, and building modern, accessible facilities for emphasised that the GSIDC continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Goa's infrastructure with quality and speed and that the government is committed to delivering timely and efficient public infrastructure for Viksit Goa 2037.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Goa govt approves infra projects worth Rs 149 cr
The Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) has approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 149 crore, including a hostel at medical college, reconstruction of a bridge and redevelopment of government buildings. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired the 206th board meeting of the GSIDC on Friday. Several important infrastructure projects aimed at public convenience, urban rejuvenation, and institutional development were approved during the meeting, said a state government spokesperson. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want to know more? click here Undo The projects include a new boys' hostel at the Goa Medical College in Bambolim for an estimated cost of Rs 113 crore and the demolition and reconstruction of a bridge at St Estevam village in North Goa at a cost of Rs 21 crore. — DrPramodPSawant (@DrPramodPSawant) Live Events The GSIDC also approved the development of the old bus stand at Margao in South Goa at an estimated cost of Rs 12 crore, upgradation of the municipal market at Sankhalim and redevelopment of old government buildings in Margao. The chief minister addressing the Board said these projects were part of the state government's commitment to upgrading civic infrastructure, improving public utility spaces, and building modern, accessible facilities for people. He emphasised that the GSIDC continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Goa's infrastructure with quality and speed and that the government is committed to delivering timely and efficient public infrastructure for Viksit Goa 2037.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Time of India
Old Goa-Gaundalim road to be closed from Monday for overbridge construction
Panaji: The road from Old Goa to Gandaulim will be closed for traffic from June 23 onwards as Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) plans to hasten the construction of the road overbridge. The public can take the Banastarim route or the Corlim industrial estate route to head to Marcel, Amona, Sanquelim, and beyond. 'We hope to complete the work by Dec but it could take another month or so if the monsoons carry on for longer,' said Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai. 'The work will progress faster if the road is closed.' The stretch experiences traffic snarls every day because of the railway crossing. Peak congestion occurs in the morning when parents ferry their children to school and residents commute to the office. GSIDC initially announced the road closure for the flyover in Feb but did not enforce it as many commuters complained of inconvenience. The construction work is likely to go on for eight to nine months but could take longer, said GSIDC officials. According to a GSIDC official, around 17 pillars have already been erected. The road overbridge is likely to cost Rs 40 crore to build. Land acquisition for the road overbridge was completed last year, however, the construction was delayed due to the Exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier.
