Panaji: The newly installed solar street lighting system at Modlo Wado and Jesus Nazareth Wado, Siridao Beach, in St. Andre Constituency, was inaugurated under the Government of Goa’s Directorate of Fisheries.
The initiative aims to improve lighting facilities in the coastal areas and provide greater convenience and safety for local fishermen and residents.
The inauguration was held in the presence of Shri. Nilkanth Halarnkar, Hon’ble Minister for Fisheries; Shri. Viresh Mukesh Borkar, MLA of St. Andre Constituency; and Smt. Esperança Bragança, Zilla Panchayat Member of St. Cruz Constituency.
The programme was also attended by Shri. Prasanna Acharya, IAS, Secretary (Fisheries), Government of Goa, and Dr. Shamila Monteiro, Director of Fisheries, Government of Goa.
The installation of solar street lights marks an important step towards strengthening infrastructure in the fishing community. Improved lighting at Modlo Wado and Jesus Nazareth Wado will facilitate movement during early morning and evening hours, benefiting fishermen who depend on these coastal areas for their livelihoods.
The initiative also promotes the use of solar energy as a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution while addressing the infrastructure needs of the local fishing community.
This development is expected to benefit fishermen and residents of Siridao, contributing to improved facilities and the overall development of St. Andre Constituency.
