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PMAY House Construction in Goa Approaches Completion: Official

Representative Image PANAJI: The Goa government has successfully built 250 out of the 254 houses targeted for eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), an official announced on Thursday. The initiative, designed to provide affordable housing, has been executed at an expenditure of ₹3.4 crore, as stated by the official. According to P.K. Shirodkar, nodal officer responsible for the scheme and director of the District Rural Development Agency, the goal was to construct 254 houses for qualified beneficiaries in the state. “As of now, we have completed 250 houses by strictly adhering to all procedures of this scheme.…

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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…

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Goa Govt Loses ₹107 Crore as TCP Grants Free FAR to 321 Units

PANAJI: According to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Goa has incurred a loss of ₹107 crore due to the town and country planning (TCP) department granting concessions to commercial entities by not imposing fees for additional floor area ratio (FAR). If calculated based on the finance department’s recommended rates, this loss could exceed ₹2,000 crore. The TCP department allowed 10.7 lakh square meters of additional FAR to 321 commercial establishments upon request without charging any fees. In contrast, the finance department had instructed the TCP to impose a fee of ₹1,000 per square meter for the…