Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Environment Minister Nilesh Cabral has decided to consider all the objections and suggestions received to the draft coastal zone management plan (CZMP) since 2019.
Cabral also said that the draft CZMP submitted by the local bodies is forwarded to National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) Chennai for incorporating the same in the draft plan.
“All objections received since the year 2019 will be considered by the Authority (Goa coastal zone management authority),” Cabral said
He further added that the public consultation/hearing has been completed and the Authority is in the process of examining the objections and suggestions received for further action.
The Minister further said draft CZMP submitted by the local bodies has been forwarded to NCSCM Chennai for incorporating the same in the draft CZMP.
He informed the House about the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for finalization of the draft CZMP by August 31, this year.