Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said that rapid industrialisation, coupled with increased migration, has significantly impacted the lives of Goan people over the last two decades.
Speaking at the Goa Legislators’ Day function, the Chief Minister noted that since the year 2000, Goa has witnessed a steady rise in industrial activity, particularly in tourism and allied sectors, which has led to an influx of migrant labour.
While this has contributed to economic growth, it has also created several social and civic challenges for the state.
“The way industrialisation has taken place, along with the increase in migration, has impacted the Goan people. Since 2000, industrialisation in Goa, including tourism and other industries, has increased, and so has migrant labour, which has led to certain problems,” Dr Sawant said.
He also reiterated the government’s commitment to prevent illegal land conversions and protect Goa’s natural resources.
Referring to the Special Investigation Team (SIT), the Chief Minister said several land frauds have been detected and halted since its formation.
“Since the SIT was formed, many land frauds have been uncovered and stopped. The government is ensuring that agricultural land is not illegally converted,” he stated.
On the sensitive Mhadei river issue, Dr Sawant asserted that the state government remains firm against any diversion of Goa’s share of water. He said the Mhadei PRAWAH authority has been constituted in the interest of the state and the legal battle is being closely followed.
“We are firm on Mhadei diversion and will not allow it. Mhadei PRAWAH has been formed in the state’s interest, and the case is being closely monitored,” the Chief Minister added.
