PANJIM: Goa Government has constituted three committees under former National Institute of India (NIO) Scientist Simon D’souza in a bid to prepare draft plans for management of Khazan lands, Mangroves and fishing community living in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas across the coastal belt.
According to the government notification, the committees have to submit a detailed report within 45 days from the said notification and also undertake site visits along with consultations with relevant stakeholders.
The 11-members committee comprises former Director of Department of Science and Technology, Former Chief Engineer of Water Resources Department, former NIO scientist, member of Energy Research Institute, Secretary of Heritage Network Group among other invitees.
” The committees must study the present laws and regulations in regards to the governance of Khazan lands, Mangroves, CRZ and Fishing community living in CRZ areas across the coastal belt.” The notification states
