Team Goemkarponn
CURCHOREM: Residents and truck owners from Kamral in Curchorem and nearby areas have called for the immediate revival of mining operations, stating that the prolonged shutdown has pushed many families into financial distress. They said the halt in activity has left truck operators without steady income, severely affecting livelihoods dependent on the mining sector.
Voicing concern over continued uncertainty, the truck owners urged the government to take swift steps to resume mining in South Goa. According to them, the sector once supported thousands of households, and its revival is crucial for restoring employment and economic stability in the region.
Locals also raised the issue of a jetty constructed by Tarcar and Company, demanding that it be made operational at the earliest. They clarified that the facility is not linked to coal handling and warned they would oppose any attempt to use it for coal transportation.
At the same time, the truck owners expressed solidarity with residents of Xeldem who have been opposing coal-related activities, reiterating their stand against coal handling in the area.
Villagers further alleged that uncertainty surrounding the jetty’s functioning has impacted workers associated with the facility, with several claiming irregular payment of wages. This, they said, has added to the financial burden on families dependent on such employment.
Women from the locality also joined the demand, noting that mining had supported generations in the region. They stressed that restarting operations would create job opportunities for youth and help secure the economic future of local households.
