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Goa's tourism seems to have taken a wrong turn

Everyone believes that Goa's tourism is the backbone of economy, without which taking up developmental projects would be impossible. Unfortunately many of the touristic activities which are going on now, have no legal sanction and have been gradually growing in the wrong direction causing all kinds of problems with disastrous consequences.  These activities involving vice and rave culture not only attract outsiders but also a large number of Goans too. The present prevailing  scenario related to beach tourism that authorities are promoting aggressively has started portraying their negative and dangerous outcome and that's what makes the whole situation very scary. It seems that a strong and firm action from the part of the authorities and police is not forthcoming in curbing many of the illicit activities which may ruin the quality of tourism in Goa. There's still a very slim chance that Goa maybe be rescued on account of several terrible incidents that are  coming to light  every now and then because of the media publicity and NGOs protests that have awakened the authorities, but  the firm and decisive action should start right away.




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Our beaches are not for your driving pleasure

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Sep 12, 2022, 7:41 PM IST
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In yet another case of throwing caution to the wind, a tourist car got stuck in the sand at Morjim beach on Sunday. Such incidents have been taking place in the state at disturbing frequency. It is pertinent to note that the Morjim Beach is a turtle nesting site in North Goa. Driving on the beach can also destroy the micro-organisms and other marine life existing in the sand. It also leads to destruction of sand dunes leading to loss of biodiversity. Driving on the beaches…

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