Goa, Sept. 18 -- It has been seven years since the old market in Quepem was demolished, yet vegetable and fish vendors, along with several small business owners, continue to operate under makeshift and inadequate conditions. Since the demolition, vendors have been shifted to a temporary shed located at the corner of the town.

However, this facility lacks basic amenities such as toilets, proper drainage, and adequate roofing, leaving vendors and customers exposed to heat, rain, and unhygienic surroundings.The prolonged delay in opening the new market complex has become a matter of growing concern for the vendors. Many have expressed frustration, saying that their livelihoods have been severely impacted as the temporary location offers lit...