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What’s going on – details of the three proposed projects
There are three infrastructure projects that threaten the forests in and around Mollem
National Park and Bhagvan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary. In the middle of the lock-down the
National Board for Wildlife cleared or discussed more than 30 forest clearance proposals. Of
these 2 projects from Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary/Mollem National Park, Goa
were cleared virtually by the National Board for Wildlife.
GOA BACHAO ABHIYAN
Sworn elected TCP Minister must abide by the Constitution
Reports of Vishwajit Rane enacting a bill to override citizens recourse to justice through a TCP Amendment are shocking and reminiscent of a coup. We look to 39 other MLAs to abide by the constitution and stop the same, and not be complicit in overthrowing of democracy.
As part of the system he and the legislature are beholden to the principles laid down in Part IV of the Constitution of India while enacting legislation. No individual, department or policy is greater than the same, nor can they seek to take away the recourse to justice for any citizen of India in case of malafide, unfair policies that seek to subjugate the rights of people.
The Supreme Court upholds values of the constitution and we expect the sworn elected minister for Town And Country Planning Vishwajit Rane to abide by the same.
The government follows such obvious bad practice to no good end as has been seen in their effort to jump the queue in the case of the illegal operation of the ODPs of Calangute-Candolim, Arpora-Parra-Nagoa by the TCP Department.
Planning is in public interest and cannot be a tool for self enrichment, therefore must have public scrutiny and participation as a process.
We demand that the government and the TCP Minister include peoples participation in planning and preparation of the Regional Plan as per the 73rd and 74th amendments to the constitution, instead of constantly devising devious methods of avoidance, opacity and subjugation.
Sabina Martins – Convenor Reboni Saha – Secretary
On the occasion on World Environment Day, June 5, 2022, Act for Goa in collaboration with Make my Trip Foundation and Circular Waste Solutions India, hosted a series of clean up drives at five various locations in North Goa
We aim to inspire you with stories about individuals, organization, and projects that are working hard for the good of Goa.
From workshops or talks to charity drives, clean ups and community service, this is where you can find out what’s going on, and sign up!
