VASCO, Feb. 12 -- Team Herald

The foundation for the new Chicolna-Bogmalo P'yat Ghar was laid by Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho.

The new, modern panchayat ghar will be built under the Deendayal Panchayati Raj Infrastructure Development Scheme.

Speaking on the occasion, Godinho emphasised the importance of the project in strengthening grassroots governance and enhancing community development. "The new, modern and well-equipped panchayat ghar aims to improve local governance and provide better services to the villagers," he said.

The construction of Phase 1 of the panchayat ghar is estimated at around Rs 2.73 cr, while Phase 2 will consist of additional internal works. Initially, the village panchayat was sanctioned Rs 1 crore, but ...