Goa Approves Housing Projects Without Water Access Assessment
Representative Image PANAJI: In a state grappling with water scarcity in both urban and rural areas, the town and country planning (TCP) department continues to grant technical approvals for new housing and tourism projects daily, overlooking a critical factor—access to water. Rapid urban development, exacerbated by uncontrolled groundwater extraction and increasing tourist numbers, has left Goa’s water infrastructure in distress. Despite this escalating crisis, various government departments operate independently. Clearances for extensive housing developments and luxury resorts are issued without consulting the public works department (PWD) or the water resources department (WRD), which are responsible for ensuring residents have adequate…
