Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Tribals Protest Goa's Unity Mall Project
People from a tribal community in Goa are protesting against a project called Unity Mall.
The government wants to build this mall to showcase local handicrafts and goods, but the tribals and local residents are against it.
They say the mall will harm a nearby lake and affect their livelihoods.
The protest has been going on for 18 days, with people sitting in front of the Goa assembly building.
Some politicians are supporting the tribals, while the government says the mall will create jobs and highlight Goa's culture.
The tribals have said they will not leave until the project is cancelled.
Hundreds of tribals protested near the Goa assembly complex demanding the scrapping of the Unity Mall project.
The protest has been ongoing for 18 days, with local residents on a relay hunger strike.
The project is planned to be constructed at Chimbel village near Panaji, aiming to promote local handicraft and commodities.
Protesters claim the project will endanger a local lake and affect livelihoods, while the government defends it as a source of employment and cultural promotion.
Opposition MLAs and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal have extended support to the tribals.
- Who
- Tribals and local residents of Chimbel village, along with opposition MLAs and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal
- What
- Protest against the Unity Mall project
- When
- Protest ongoing for 18 days, sit-in on January 15
- Where
- Near the Goa assembly complex in Porvorim and Chimbel village
- Why
- Opposition to the project due to environmental and livelihood concerns
- Project Name
- Unity Mall
- Location
- Chimbel village, near Panaji
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing for 18 days
- Government Stance
- Defending the project, claims it will provide employment
- Opposition Stance
- Demanding scrapping of the project, citing environmental and livelihood concerns
- Political Support
- Opposition MLAs and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal