Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured traders affected by the devastating fire at Vasco's Sunday Modern Market that relief measures and reconstruction will be taken up on a fast-track basis. He said the government would identify a suitable site for the rehabilitation of affected vendors and initiate the market reconstruction process immediately.

The Chief Minister also assured a detailed investigation into the fire incident, adding that any delay in the process would be examined to ensure timely action.

Meanwhile, the authorities have identified 107 vendors affected by the fire, with the process of extending financial assistance now underway. A review meeting was held with the affected traders under the chairmanship of the Mormugao Sub-Divisional Magistrate to discuss relief measures and rehabilitation arrangements.

The meeting was attended by Chief Officer Sidhivinayak Naik, PI Vaibhav Naik, Market Vendors' Association President Manuel and General Secretary Kevat.

Officials informed the meeting that bank mandate forms were being distributed to the identified vendors to facilitate the transfer of relief funds. The affected traders have been asked to submit the necessary documents to complete the verification and processing formalities.

Authorities are working to expedite the documentation process so that eligible vendors receive financial assistance without unnecessary delay. With hundreds of traders having suffered losses in the blaze, the focus is now on providing immediate relief, arranging temporary rehabilitation and rebuilding the market.