Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Goa Scraps IIT Campus Plan in Codar After Resident Opposition
The Goa government canceled the plan to build an IIT campus in Codar village.
This decision followed protests from local farmers concerned about habitat and livelihood.
The government, led by the Chief Minister, decided not to force the project.
The current IIT will remain at its Farmagudi location, despite space limitations.
The Industries Minister stated the project would have brought development, but residents concerns prevailed.
Goa government scrapped plans for an IIT campus in Codar village.
The decision was announced by Industries Minister Subhash Shirodkar.
Residents, primarily farmers, opposed the project due to habitat and livelihood concerns.
IIT Goa will remain at its current temporary location in Farmagudi.
The Goa government will search for a new site for the campus.
- Who
- Goa government
- What
- Scrapped plans for an IIT campus
- When
- N/A
- Where
- Codar village, Goa
- Why
- Due to resident opposition
Residents
Government
Project Impact
Residents
Concerned about the impact on natural habitat and livelihood.
Government
Project would have brought development to the area.
- Event
- Cancellation of IIT campus project
- Location of Proposed Campus
- Codar village, South Goa
- Reason for Cancellation
- Opposition from residents
- Current IIT Location
- Farmagudi, Ponda
- Announcement Date
- N/A
- Official
- Industries Minister Subhash Shirodkar
- Established
- IIT Goa in 2016
Sources
Goa govt scraps plan for IIT campus at Codar village amid opposition
Goa Govt Cancels IIT Campus Project At Codar Village After Local Opposition
CM Pramod Sawant Decides Not To Force IIT-Goa Project At Codar Village Following Farmers’ Strong Protests
