Welcome To Ponda Municipal Council
The CÂMARA Municipal DE PONDA. It was built between 1885 and 1896 and was probably the headquarters of "Administração das Matas" and the house of it's direct.
Ponda formed part of the Novas Conquistas or the "New Conquests" of the Portuguese. It was ruled by the Sonde Rajas under the Vijaynagar Kingdom or the Bijapur Sultanate. Not under Portuguese rule in the 16th Century, the territory of Ponda was seen as a safe haven by Hindus fleeing persecution by the Jesuits and Portuguese. Later Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered it from Bijapur Sultanate in 1675. It remained in the hands of Marathas till 1764. Saundekar raja was the vassal of Maratha Chatrapati who ruled this territory. The forests of Ponda were ideal places for Hindus to form makeshift temples with the idols they had salvaged from the broken temples of Sashti (Salcette).
Deputy Chief Minister
"Congratulations to Ponda Municipal Council on this initiative. It will go a long way in adding to the convenience of the people and ensuring effective revenue collection of the local body. I am certain that the members of the Council will strive continuously to improve rendering of services to the people! I wish this initiative all the best! Jai Hind! Jai Goa!"
Member Of Parliament - Lok Sabha(South Goa)
" Congratulations to Ponda Municipal Council for joining the Digital India Mission of the Hon. Prime Minister. This certainly is an important step in creating easy access to services for the people of Ponda. I wish the Council all the best in this endeavour!"
Chairperson
"Ponda Municipal Council is committed to providing convenience to the people. Towards this end, we are proud to put into action the Digital India Mission of the Hon Prime Minister to provide online services to the people. We shall continue to serve with pride. Jai Hind"
Chief Officer
"In an era where people are on the move who also require services too on the move, we are indeed proud that the PMC has taken a bold step to invoke modern technology that would provide E-Services for every common men. With a strong mission and vision of a Digital India we are proud to give the best to our populace and I am sure that these services will be linked to many other similar works which the public has to encounter with the council in their daily chores. My best wishes for the council and above all for each and every citizen of this Town."
