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August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
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Goa Federation of mines Affected People (GOAMAP) strongly condemns Indian
Central Government's Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) for lavishly
granting Environmental Clearances to mining companies.
GOAMAP charges MoEF of gross corruption and malpractices to favour the mining
companies that are committed to Goa's ecocide - mass destruction of its nature
and livelihood support systems of the People of Goa.
The case of Sarvona mining case that has come into focus wherein Environment
Clearance was granted even before Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study was
completed. This has been one of the grounds on which Delhi High Court has
directed national appellate authority to apply its mind before dismissing
appeals.
The irresponsible actions of MoEF is systematically drying up Goa's water
bodies thereby setting the way for disappearance of one of the beautiful places
on Planet earth known as 'Goa'.
According to the reply in the Goa State Assembly on sixth of August 2009 by
State Environment minister Alex Sequira MoEF has granted Environmental
Clearances (EC) given to as many as one hundred and sixty three mining leases
in Goa.
GOAMAP demands that MoEF withdraws all the Environmental Clearances (EC) given
to mining companies and transform Goa into mining free zone.
GOAMAP urges attention of Union Minister of Environment and Forest Jairam
Ramesh currently on visit to Goa to take this matter very seriously for the
sake of life and life supporting systems from being destroyed by mining
industry.
Sd/-
Sebastian Rodrigues
Convener
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