Goa govt to move two proposed projects from Chimbel village amid protests

Goa govt to move two proposed projects from Chimbel village amid protests

Panaji, Jan 28 (PTI) The Goa government on Wednesday said that two upcoming projects—Unity Mall and Prashasan Sthamb—will be set up on the outskirts of Panaji instead of Chimbel village, taking into account the sentiments of local residents.Locals have been protesting against both projects for the last month, claiming a potential adverse impact on the traditional lake located in the nearby vicinity.The state government had formed a committee com…

Chimbel Villagers Hold Off Meeting CM Over Unity Mall, Await Internal Discussion - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn CHIMBEL: Villagers from Chimbel have decided not to meet Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today, stating they want to discuss internally before taking further action. This comes after the residents met the CM three times earlier, urging him to scrap the proposed Unity Mall project. Addressing the project’s progress, Chief Engineer Pramod Badami said, “As per Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s directions, we have completed the survey of …

Goa CM Sawant to meet Unity Mall protesters ahead of planned agitation

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will meet protesters on Wednesday evening, ahead of their planned demonstration against the Unity Mall project near Chimbel village, Panaji.

CM Sawant to Meet Unity Mall Protesters Ahead of Proposed Mega Stir

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has called for a meeting with protesters on Wednesday (today) evening, ahead of their plan to hold a mega protest against the state government’s Unity Mall project. The Goa government has proposed the Prime Minister’s dream project of Unity Mall at Chimbel village, which has been opposed by the villagers. The protesters, who have been on strike at the site… Source

Govt’s survey at Unity Mall site may be completed today

Panaji: The survey of the proposed project site for the Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh is expected to be completed by Wednesday afternoon, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) consultant Pramod Badami said on Tuesday. Badami said the survey work resumed in the evening as only a small portion of the area remained to be covered. He said the survey had initially begun from the lake area and was now being carried out at the proposed Unity Mal…