Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, in his 80th Independence Day address, announced a series of measures covering government employment, regularisation of contractual staff and major infrastructure projects in Goa.


The process of regularising employees who have completed 10 years of contractual service in government departments has begun, the Chief Minister said.


On infrastructure, Sawant highlighted the improvement in road connectivity through elevated corridors, national highways and bridges, saying these projects have made commuter travel easier.


He announced that the foundation stone for the new Borim Bridge would be laid soon. He also said the Porvorim Elevated Corridor will be opened before Ganesh Chaturthi, providing a major boost to traffic movement in North Goa.
On employment, Sawant said the government plans to create 6,000 to 8,000 additional jobs through government recruitment over the next six months.