PANAJI: A delegation from the Goa Forward Party, headed by Vijai Sardesai, met with the 16th Finance Commission headed by Dr Arvind Panagariya on Thursday.
They advocated for a dedicated allocation to address issues related to Konkani identity, ecological vulnerability, and water security.
The delegation emphasized the importance of reviving and maintaining traditional systems such as khazans, poim, and estuarine bunds, which are essential for sustaining traditional livelihoods.
Vijai Sardesai, the Chief of Goa Forward Party stated that an equitable distribution of financial resources would facilitate the repair, restoration, rejuvenation, and revitalization of the concept of Goa.