Bicholim: Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC) has temporarily relocated 10-12 small-scale vendors operating from a dilapidated staircase in the old market building to facilitate repairs.The vendors had been conducting business from the space beneath the staircase for several years. They had repeatedly brought the matter to the BMC’s notice over the past two years and sought urgent repairs.Bicholim MLA Chandrakant Shetye had inspected the market a few days before, after strong winds blew away several roof sheets.During his visit, vendors brought the issue to his notice and the MLA instructed BMC officials to undertake immediate repairs. The work began two days ago.Vendor Mangal Chimular said the intervention by the MLA and the civic authorities had helped ensure their safety. They also urged the contractor to carry out repairs with durable materials to ensure longevity.
