PANAJI
The Fisheries Department has proposed to develop Cola-Saleri village in Canacona taluka as an Integrated Modern Coastal Fishing Village, under the Central government initiative, with plans that include construction of a floating jetty and upgradation of key fishing infrastructure.
According to the proposal, the project includes repair and refurbishment of the existing fishing ramp, reconstruction of a net-mending shed, and desilting activities, along with the installation of a floating jetty measuring approximately 40x3 metres.
The project is part of efforts to modernise traditional fishing infrastructure and improve facilities for local fishing communities under Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Authorities have indicated that the plan also provides for floating pontoon and gangway facilities along the Saleri River to ease boat access and operations.
Documents further state that the project will be undertaken on an existing plinth within survey number 124/4 of Cola village. The total built-up area proposed is about 139.60 sq mts, with additional ramp development and refurbishment covering over 200 sq mts.
However, the site falls within ecologically sensitive Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas. As per CZMP 2011 classification, the survey plot lies within the river no-development zone (NDZ) under CRZ-III, with parts affected by a 50-metre mangrove buffer zone classified as CRZ-IA. A portion of the site is also marked as a fishermen community complex.
The proposal notes that certain components, including the floating jetty and gangway, extend into the intertidal area classified under CRZ-IB, making environmental clearances crucial before execution.
The project is currently under consideration for No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority.
