8 months ago
Goa CM to meet Unity Mall protesters
The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, is going to meet with people who are protesting against a new shopping center called Unity Mall.
This mall is supposed to sell local handicrafts and goods, and it's part of a big plan by India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
The protesters have been camping out at the construction site for almost a month and have threatened to hold a large protest on January 30.
The Chief Minister wants to talk to them before that happens to understand their concerns.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant to meet Unity Mall protesters on Wednesday evening.
Protesters have been striking at the site for nearly a month.
Unity Mall is part of PM Modi's initiative to promote local handicrafts.
Protesters plan a mega demonstration on January 30.
Meeting aims to address protesters' concerns before the planned agitation.
- Who
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Unity Mall protesters
- What
- Meeting between CM and protesters over Unity Mall project
- Where
- Chimbel village, near Panaji, Goa
- When
- Wednesday evening, ahead of January 30 protest
- Why
- To address concerns over the Unity Mall project
Key facts
- Location
- Chimbel village, near Panaji, Goa
- Project
- Unity Mall
- Protest Duration
- Nearly a month
- Proposed Meeting
- Wednesday evening
- Protesters' Warning
- Mega demonstration on January 30
Quotes
Goa State Tourism Department
The department responsible for tourism in the state of Goa.
“Upon completion of the exercise, the draft report, along with the detailed maps were shared with the villagers and their advocate. From the survey, it was amply clear that the proposed site for the Unity Mall and Prashasan Sthamb not only falls outside the zone of influence of the Toyyar wetland, but also the catchment area that was mapped by the experts engaged by the villagers.”
theprint.in
“During the comprehensive exercise, a thorough ground truthing was done to demarcate the catchment area, drainage lines, surface and sub-surface flows, vegetation cover, cultivation of the farmers, and springs as per the suggestions of the villagers.”
theprint.in
Sources
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