KUDOS TO GSPCB STEPHEN DIAS, DONA PAULA
Kudos to the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) for having stopped iron ore mining activities of 12 out of the 13 companies involved in the transportation of iron ore who were infringing on the environmental norms of air, water and noise pollution in Sonshi. Although the action came after the tragic death of a CID constable when the motorcycle he was riding was overrun by a loaded truck, still further loss of life might have been averted and the villagers of Sonshi have been given the much needed respite. Now, it is decisive action of stopping coal handling at MPT and its subsequent transportation by trucks that should be on the GSPCB radar. The GSPCB should not be overwhelmed by the influence and clout and the money power of the Jindals, Adanis and Vedanta but should do their duty professionally and meticulously to save the people of Vasco from falling prey to respiratory diseases due to pollution. The GSPCB will get the goodwill of the people of Vasco who are reeling under the effects of severe coal dust pollution. Decisive action on the matter is what is required so that the people of Goa acknowledge that the GSPCB is protecting the environment of Goa with missionary zeal. Stephen Dias Dona Paula 1.5.2017
