Poinguinim focuses on monsoon woes, biodiversity register push

Canacona: Poinguinim gram sabha, held on Sunday, resolved to finalise the public biodiversity register (PBR) by adding nine members from the panchayat to the biodiversity management committee before the PBR is sent for approval.Discussion on rain-related issues also dominated the meeting attended by around 60 villagers and nine panchayat members. Although the drainage system of all the wards was cleaned, it was said that if any area is waterlogged due to heavy downpours, the matter will be discussed and resolved.The issue of Sashi Bhushan Pandey, who has built a residential structure in a no-development zone on a hillock at Opem, also came up for discussion. The panchayat said that it had not granted permission and had denied electricity and water connections after the inspection. He allegedly obtained approval through political influence. The panchayat has filed a case in the district court and now plans a fresh inspection.The gram sabha was presided over by sarpanch Savita Tawadkar.