Locals oppose Pilerne land acquisition TNN, Oct 25, 2010, 05.49am IST PANAJI: Goa industrial development corporation`s (GIDC) plan to acquire 1.8 lakh sq m land on Pilerne plateau for second phase expansion of the industrial estate has evoked stiff opposition from villagers, alleging that it has turned out to be more of a stockyard than a production facility.
"We have written to GIDC over a week back expressing opposition to the plan," panchayat sources said. The villagers have raised objections to the GIDC plans as they feel that local youth are losing out in terms of employment. Sources added that they are not trained to take up jobs in the units at Pilerne. While the issue was discussed at the previous gram sabha in August, another gram sabha at Pilerne-Marra panchayat on Sunday confirmed the minutes of the earlier meet in August, opposing the GIDC land acquisition plans. "Many units in the industrial estate are stocking marbles and other materials," Peter Fernandes, a member said. The present industrial estate covers around 3 lakh sq m, sources said. Some migrants have also taken up residence in the area. "A major issue is the contamination of open drinking water wells and a spring, especially in Saipem and Saligao," a villager said. All elected representatives of the panchayat have also supported the resolution adopted earlier to oppose the land acquisition. Meanwhile, the Sunday gram sabha chaired by sarpanch Suvarna Malik could not take up the issue of laying a sewage pipeline in the village as a technical person who was expected to explain the plan did not turn up. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Locals-oppose-Pilerne-land-acquisition/articleshow/6806758.cms Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 -- This message comes via the Google Groups "Saligao-Net" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/saligao-net?hl=en Please post regularly to keep the e-village active!
