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Delaying the nod to set up marinas in the State, the Investment Promotion Board (IPB) on Saturday asked promoters of marinas what environment aspect study they had done till date. The promoters were also asked about several other aspects, which are required to make marinas environment friendly.
The two marina projects -- one by Yatch Heaven (Goa) in Sancoale and the other by Kargwal Construction near Nauxim Village -- were approved by the IPB in 2015. However, in December 2017, their in-principle approval was withdrawn.
Atrey Sawant, board member and spokesperson, IPB, said, “A lot of queries about marinas were taken up. They (marinas) are still under review. The investors (of marinas) had also come today. They were asked more queries. Once they come back on those queries, we will take a decision.”
When asked about the nature of queries raised about marinas, Sawant replied, “We have asked marinas what environmental impact study they have done and other
Eight new industrial projects and two new hospitality projects seek approval
Of eight projects, 4 rejected & 4 deferred; one hospitality project rejected and one deferred
Three key deferred projects belong to Sukraft Recycling, Minco India Flow Elements and Latambarcem Breweries
IPB had asked promoters to clarify for further examination of proposals
Four rejected projects were Dom Engineers, Lifecare Logistics in Verna, Lifecare Logistics, Lotoulim and Vipul Auto in Kakoda
Rejected hospitality project belongs to Magic Hospitality
