Canacona: Rural women from Canacona, Morpilla and Balli, who have been travelling to Margao to sell vegetables, continue to wait for a permanent space to market their produce.Mayavati Gaonkar said the women had repeatedly sought a proper place to sell their produce, while Lilavati Gaonkar said promises by authorities concerned remain unfulfilled.Sangeeta Velip said the women are only seeking a basic facility to sell their products with dignity.A group of around 20-25 women vendors bring these vegetables to Margao to meet household expenses. Their produce gives consumers access to locally grown organic vegetables.With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, the vendors have been bringing vegetables used during the festival, reflecting farming practices passed down through generations.The women urged authorities to identify a suitable site, especially during the festive season.For the women, the daily journey to Margao is a decades-old livelihood that deserves recognition, dignity and a permanent place in the city.
