Goa chief minister, Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said that he will ensure that there is no shortage of beef in the state.
Parrikar, while addressing the state assembly, said that if there is shortage of beef in Goa, he will import beef from Karnataka.
“I haven’t closed option of getting beef from Belgaum (in Karnataka) or some other place to ensure there is no shortage of beef,” Parrikar said.
“Can assure inspection of beef, coming from neighbouring state, will be done by proper doctors or those authorised for it,” he added.
Last week, Union Minister, Ramdas Athawale had said everybody has the right to eat beef.
Beef is commonly consumed in the state’s tourism belt as well as by Goa’s minorities, which account for more than 30% of the state’s population.
