Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that the Mapusariverneeds to be desilted. The mouth of the river has reduced drastically, he said, adding that even canoes may not pass smoothly.
The chief minister also said that it could be developed into a tourist spot with a proper promenade and beautification.
He was inMapusato lay the foundation stone for a bridge across Mapusa river.
The project, being constructed by Goa State Development Corporation (GSIDC), will help decongestion of traffic at Tarikade. He said that the Rs 10 crore bridge will be completed in the next four months.