Hundreds of locals participated in a peaceful candlelight march against the Bhutani project in Sancoale on Sunday, as they along with activists and political leaders demanded the scrapping of the project. It was assuring to note that the movement was supported by citizens from North Goa as well. Goans are on the streets to protest against mega housing projects promoted by builders from outside Goa which will destroy our forests, hills and fields. Storm is brewing in Pomburpa over mega projects in No Development Zone. Ecoxim villagers are protesting against the controversial housing development projects. The Reis Magos hill has been devastated by the proposed DLF project. It is learnt that a private university is coming up on a 2-lakh square metre land in Tivim. What comes as a surprise is that there has been no official statement from the church in Goa in support of the present agitation against the rampant destruction of the green cover in the state. The church teaches about protecting our environment and preserving nature. We need to protect our forests and hills in order to prevent a Wayanad like disaster and preserve our land for future generations.
