Goemakrponn desk
BANDORA: Power Minister and Marciam MLA Sudin Dhavalikar has claimed that the Undir STP has got all required permissions and that only 4 villagers from Undir area are opposing the plant.
“Undir STP has got all required permissions and that only 4 villagers from Undir area are opposing the plant. RGP doesn’t have any work and are poking their nose in un-necessary things,” said Dhavalikar.
He further said that only 4 villagers gathered to oppose and rest all were outsiders.
“Its clear that by-pass is not feasible at Bhoma and that is the reason, we are going for expansion,” said Sudin
The residents of Undir-Ponda have strongly opposed the plans for a 15 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) that involves landfilling.
The locals have not only gathered in protest but have also scheduled a public meeting on September 3, to take the matter to the Supreme Court if needed.
The core concern of the villagers is the potential inundation during the monsoon if the proposed STP project comes to fruition against their wishes.
The proposed site for the STP is situated within Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) territory and encompasses a dense forest of mangrove trees.
The livelihoods of many locals are intricately linked to fishing activities within Undir, further underscoring the significance of this ecosystem.
Locals emphasized that approximately 43,000 square meters of khazan land have been earmarked for acquisition, encompassing around 33,000 square meters of mangrove forest.
