Congress Emands Scrapping of Goa Coastal Zone Management Plan

The Congress on Thursday demanded immediate scrapping of the draft Coastal Zone Management plan of Goa, claiming several extensive real estate and hospitality oriented projects as well as a string of private jetties had “mysteriously” cropped up into the draft plan. Addressing a press conference in Panaji, Congress spokesperson Tulio De Souza said that the public consultation to discuss the draft plan, which has been scheduled for July 7 was postponed. He said the plan, which is aimed at mapping and regulation of coastal eco-sensitive zones, is reworked with inputs from the coastal villagers and grassroots organisations in the spirit of 73rd and 74th amendment of the Constitution which advocates grassroots participation. (IANS)

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