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Govt must heed to GSIA request


It's been reported in the press that apparently the captains of Industry -- GSIA -- has had the vision, wisdom  and the courage to openly come out and oppose the three controversial infra projects. 

Apparently, as reported, GSIA has given a categorical thumbs down, and a big ‘no’ for the double tracking project. GSAI is also against the environmental damage that would be caused by the power project going through to the Mollem forest reserve.

GSIA apparently has rightly said that, under the name of development, we should not destroy the culture, the heritage and the  natural beauty of the State.

A local television channel has been telecasting recorded video evidence that the previous CM had categorically ruled out double tracking, while the present administration reportedly steadfastly denies the same.

Therefore it's very difficult to understand why the present regime seems hell bent on promoting these controversial projects.

One can only hope and pray that wisdom will prevail and the voice of the people in a democracy is heeded to.

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Need to focus on basic infrastructure

AIRES RODRIGUES, Ribandar
Published Dec 8, 2020, 12:19 AM IST
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People across Goa are so very rightly up in arms against projects that are against the interests of the State and detrimental to the environment. Every decision taken by the government should be after an in-depth analysis and proper application of mind.On issues that concern the society, the government should bow to the wishes and aspirations of the people by taking sensible corrective decisions instead of forcing the public to agitate on the streets. While an already…

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