Goa, Feb. 2 -- After years of redevelopment efforts, Goa's only wholesale fish market in Margao is finally nearing its much-anticipated commissioning. However, one critical component remains conspicuously absent-a cold storage facility, which is crucial for the market's long-term success. Originally proposed to support local fishing communities, such as ramponkars and boat owners, this facility would provide essential storage for surplus fish, preventing wastage and ensuring better price stability.

Another intriguing aspect of the newly developed market is the choice of artwork on its front wall-a painting of dolphins. Given that dolphins are a protected species, vulnerable to extinction, their depiction on a fish market seems out of pla...