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Housing project at Saligao opposed

The members of Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG) have threatened to oppose a housing project proposed in the comunidade property behind Pilerne Seminary.


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The GHAG members on getting information that a housing project is coming up on comunidade property behind Saligao-Pilerne Seminary rushed to the site and were shocked to find plots were being demarcated in the eco-sensitive zone marked in Regional Plan 2021.   
GHAG member Prajal Sakhardande said they received information from sources that a project of 60 houses was coming up in the eco-sensitive comunidade property.   
“As per comunidade rules, housing projects are not permitted on its land. Since demarcation of the plots has been done, it is evident that housing project is being planned in this property,” he said.   
“It is not known who is constructing this housing project, but in any case we will 
oppose this project,” said Sakhardande.   
When contacted, administrator of Saligao Panchayat, Eknath Oroskar said the panchayat has not yet received any proposal from anyone for the construction of housing project in the said comunidade property.   
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Logistics park in Balli to start operations by year-end

The multi-modal logistics park, which is being set up in Balli in South Goa, will commence operations by the end of this year.

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Published Jun 10, 2017, 4:30 AM IST
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PANAJI   This crucial announcement was made by Joseph George, general manager, strategic planning & business development, Konkan Railway.   The park is being developed by Konkan Railway in collaboration with Container Corporation of India (Concor). Talking about this project, George said, “The multi-modal logistics park is being constructed in Balli just off the highway, which means it has very good road accessibility. This project will have a customs…

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