Goa, Sept. 4 -- In a proactive move, the Parse Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal stepped forward on Thursday to repair a badly deteriorated road in the village of Parse. The initiative comes ahead of the Ganesh Visarjan festivities, a time when thousands of devotees participate in processions, and the condition of roads plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and safe celebrations.According to members of the Mandal, the stretch of road had been in a neglected state for quite some time, causing daily inconvenience to villagers and posing risks to motorists and pedestrians.

Despite repeated appeals and complaints, neither the local Panchayat nor elected representatives made any effort to address the problem. This lack of response left the community d...