VASCO TO WITNESS KEY INFRASTRUCTURE ROLLOUT WITH INAUGURATION AND FOUNDATION STONE LAYING

Panaji, May 5, 2026

Vasco is set to witness a major infrastructure boost as the Government of Goa will undertake the inauguration and foundation stone laying of key development projects on May 6, 2026. The programme will be held at SAG Ground, Vasco, from 5:00 PM onwards. The initiatives aim to enhance urban infrastructure, improve connectivity, and strengthen sports and recreational facilities in the region.

The programme will include the inauguration of the Railway Underbridge at Vasco, which has been upgraded to address long-standing connectivity issues and facilitate smoother movement of traffic, including emergency services. The improved under bridge is expected to ease congestion and enhance accessibility towards key routes including Dabolim airport and Margao.

In addition, the foundation stone will be laid for an integrated Sports, Recreational and Commercial Development project aimed at creating modern sports infrastructure and community spaces. The project includes facilities such as indoor sports halls, volleyball courts, jogging track, gymnasium, and commercial spaces, promoting fitness, community engagement, and local economic growth.

The programme will also mark the foundation stone laying for a new Municipal Commercial Complex for the Mormugao Municipal Council, with a tendered cost of approximately ₹8.35 crore. The project will include commercial shops, office spaces, parking facilities, and essential infrastructure to support local business activity and urban development.

These initiatives reflect the Government’s continued focus on strengthening infrastructure, promoting sports and healthy lifestyles, and supporting sustainable urban development in Vasco and surrounding areas.

 

The programme will be held in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant; Shri Vishwajit Rane; Dr. Ramesh Tawadkar; Shri Mauvin Godinho; Shri Sadanand Shet Tanavade; Shri Krishna V. Salkar, MLA; Shri Sankalp P. Amonkar, MLA; Shri Girish A. Borkar, Chairperson, Mormugao Municipal Council; Shri Santosh G. Sukhadeve, IAS; and Dr. Ajay R. Gaude, along with other dignitaries.

DI/INF/AXP/SAG/CR/SN/2026/141