PANAJI: Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said if it is voted to power in Goa, it would put in place systems within three months "to weed out corruption from the state departments."
According to Elvis Gomes—AAP's chief ministerial candidate in Goa—the systems will
include implementation of various measures like increasing vigilance and introduction of e-governance on a large scale.
"These are two important issues that would be put in place within 90 days. Eventually, in the course of time, the entire process will be so efficient that the interface between public and government
official will be reduced," he said.
When the interface is reduced, corruption will start getting eliminated, Gomes said. "There is sufficient internet percolation, which will help the e-governance," he observed. The AAP has already announced that it would create 50,000 new jobs in the coastal state.
Outlining his plan for job creation, Gomes said he will impose more tax on the private companies that do not provide employment to the local youths.
"The companies that do not hire Goans, will be taxed more than their counterparts. We also intend to push for the creation of skill-development and training centres across the state to achieve our target of these 50,000 new jobs," said Gomes.
He also indicated that reputed global and Indian B-schools, film and media institutes will be invited to set-up campuses in Goa creating a fresh pool of highly skilled work-force in the state.
AAP is contesting 39 out of the 40 seats in Goa assembly elections which will be held on February 4.
(With PTI inputs)