The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has submitted a detailed representation to the South Goa Collector, urging immediate action on issues related to road safety, civic upkeep, and infrastructure development across key areas of the district.
The Department of Transport, Goa, has issued a strong warning to vehicle owners over non-compliance with High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) requirements. Mandatory under Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, failure to affix HSRP will now attract strict penalties and enforcement action across the state.
The Goa Automobile Dealers Association, led by President Rajesh Khaunte, met with Transport Minister Shri Mauvin Godinho to discuss reforms that address challenges faced by the automobile sector in the state. The delegation requested greater industry representation on state bodies and welcomed the Minister’s assurance of digitising the vehicle registration process.
Vedanta Sesa Goa – Value Added Business (VAB), under its TACO initiative, launched a reflective collar drive for stray cattle in Amona and Navelim, in collaboration with Maina Dairy Society. The initiative aims to reduce road accidents by improving night-time visibility of animals.
In a move to enhance road safety, the Government of India now mandates that every new two-wheeler sold must come with two helmets — one for the rider and another for the pillion passenger. This step is part of a broader push to reduce fatalities caused by non-compliance with helmet rules.
