The government has constituted a 11-member high level task force with the chief minister as chairman and deputy chief minister as vice-chairman, to deal with the problem of garbage in Goa. The basic terms of reference and powers of the task force shall be ‘to direct and bring into force measures to handle all aspects pertaining tosolid [...]

The Goa Bachao Abhiyan has alleged that the Regional Plan(RP) 2021 is in danger of being subverted as the North Goa planning and development authority (NGPDA) has proposed the re-opening of select outline development plans (ODPs) for piecemeal changes. The reopening of the ODPs for correction without a proper process and competent planning team is a precedent, warning us of [...]

Goa’s anti-mining campaign has gone global with the 40 Goan associations around the world joining hands in favour of the common cause. To save the state of Goa from the clutches of environmental destruction. The  various goan organisations in east Africa, UK, Australia, Canada , middle east, and Portugal have formed the ‘save Goa campaign [...]

The problem of illegal mining spreading it’s roots deeper and stronger in the state of  Goa. The authorities show a persistent denial towards the matter. Contradicting the fact, Goan chief minister Digambar Kamat, claims that there has been no illegal mining in the state , even though the Union Ministry has confirmed illegalities in nearly 50% of [...]

Some call it “Pearl of the orient” or “Tourist paradise” the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as the Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made goa a favourite with tourists around the world. [...]