Parrikar puts forth plan for infrastructure projects in Goa

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday unveiled a plaque for two major infrastructure projects in the state. Parrikar, who has been suffering from a pancreatic ailment, unveiled the plaque at a ceremony held at his private residence near here.

The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the projects include a sewerage scheme for Taleigao and surrounding areas of Panaji city in North Goa. The other project is laying of a water pipeline from Selaulim Water Treatment Plant to Borim and Shiroda villages in South Goa.

State Public Works Department Minister Sudin Dhavalikar was present at the unveiling ceremony. Parrikar has been undergoing treatment for his ailment since the last one year. He was earlier admitted to hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and the USA.