PANAJI: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has cleared the decks for the creation of co-working spaces proposed by the department of information technology near four beaches-Ashvem, Morjim, Miramar and Benaulim. The idea first came up as the concept of 'workation' became popular during the pandemic. At Miramar, the co-working space will be created near the Manohar Parrikar Samadhi complex, while in the case of Morjim there will be a co-working space cum turtle nesting interpretation centre, as this stretch of the coast in Pernem sees nesting by Olive Ridley turtles. The GCZMA expert member said in his report that many tourists visit Morjim thinking they will be able to witness turtle nesting but cannot as the activity takes place at night. Therefore, these tourists can be offered an interpretation centre near the co-working space. "We need to be careful with the approach to the Morjim site. At the time of construction, care must be taken to ensure that no harm to the beach profile and its vegetation cover is caused. The beach is known for turtle nesting. The proposed site falls in the sustainable tourism zone as per the Sea Turtle Nesting Habitat Management Plan," the GCZMA expert member said, based on which report the authority granted its NOC for the co-working space. Part of the co-working space may be converted into the sea turtle information centre and be managed by the Goa forest department to promote and create awareness about sea turtles and responsible tourist behaviour, GCZMA said. The space identified for co-working is presently used to store shack material during the rainy season and the GCZMA has said that an understanding can be struck with shack owners, who will benefit from the working space through sale of food and beverages. It has, however, said that the structure must be strictly on stilts and wooden as proposed by the department of IT. In the case of the co-working space at Miramar, adjoining the Manohar Parrikar Samadhi, the IT department has been asked to take care to ensure there is no damage to the beach ecosystem at the time of construction and thereafter and efforts are to be made to keep the surrounding as natural as possible without harm to the beach vegetation. The co-working space at Benaulim will come up in front of the Tourism Information Facilitation Centre where facilities already exist for parking, toilets, etc. Similarly at Ashvem, the space chosen is partially a parking area, while part of it is being used by fishermen to park their boats .
Panaji: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has cleared the decks for the creation of co-working spaces proposed by the department of information technology near four beaches—Ashvem, Morjim, Miramar and Benaulim. The idea first came up as the concept of ‘workation’ became popular during the pandemic.At Miramar, the co-working space will be created near the Manohar Parrikar Samadhi complex, while in the case of Morjim there will be a co-working space cum turtle nesting interpretation centre, as this stretch of the coast in Pernem sees nesting by Olive Ridley turtles.The GCZMA expert member said in his report that many tourists visit Morjim thinking they will be able to witness turtle nesting but cannot as the activity takes place at night. Therefore, these tourists can be offered an interpretation centre near the co-working space.“We need to be careful with the approach to the Morjim site. At the time of construction, care must be taken to ensure that no harm to the beach profile and its vegetation cover is caused. The beach is known for turtle nesting. The proposed site falls in the sustainable tourism zone as per the Sea Turtle Nesting Habitat Management Plan,” the GCZMA expert member said, based on which report the authority granted its NOC for the co-working space. Part of the co-working space may be converted into the sea turtle information centre and be managed by the Goa forest department to promote and create awareness about sea turtles and responsible tourist behaviour, GCZMA said. The space identified for co-working is presently used to store shack material during the rainy season and the GCZMA has said that an understanding can be struck with shack owners, who will benefit from the working space through sale of food and beverages. It has, however, said that the structure must be strictly on stilts and wooden as proposed by the department of IT.In the case of the co-working space at Miramar, adjoining the Manohar Parrikar Samadhi, the IT department has been asked to take care to ensure there is no damage to the beach ecosystem at the time of construction and thereafter and efforts are to be made to keep the surrounding as natural as possible without harm to the beach vegetation.The co-working space at Benaulim will come up in front of the Tourism Information Facilitation Centre where facilities already exist for parking, toilets, etc.Similarly at Ashvem, the space chosen is partially a parking area, while part of it is being used by fishermen to park their boats .
MARGAO: Four days after he squared off with environment minister Nilesh Cabral over the discharge of raw water into the Sal river, Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Margao town police against member secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, and chairman and managing director of Goa Sewerage and Industrial Development Corporation. While no official has been named in the complaint, Cabral, incidentally, is the chairman of the sewerage corporation. Viegas has charged the officials with negligence in taking steps to plug the “intentional discharge” of raw sewage into the Sal. Stating that “intentional discharge of raw sewage into a water body due to negligence is a criminal offence,” under Section 277 of the Indian Penal Code and also constitutes violation of fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, Viegas has urged the police to file an FIR against the “subject officials and all other offenders/culprits under the applicable laws”. The Benaulim MLA has attached photographic and video evidence of the recent incident of discharge of raw sewage “from the pipeline of the sewerage treatment plant (STP) at Sirvodem, Navelim, using the emergency overfill discharge line which has an outlet to the nullah adjacent to the STP and leading to the Sal river.” Viegas has also pointed to an inspection held in June 2021, wherein six locations were identified where raw sewage was being discharged through broken sewerage chambers, STPs, etc. He has said that till date, sewage was still being let into the Sal through these locations.
Margao: Four days after he squared off with environment minister Nilesh Cabral over the discharge of raw water into the Sal river, Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Margao town police against member secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, and chairman and managing director of Goa Sewerage and Industrial Development Corporation. While no official has been named in the complaint, Cabral, incidentally, is the chairman of the sewerage corporation.Viegas has charged the officials with negligence in taking steps to plug the “intentional discharge” of raw sewage into the Sal. Stating that “intentional discharge of raw sewage into a water body due to negligence is a criminal offence,” under Section 277 of the Indian Penal Code and also constitutes violation of fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, Viegas has urged the police to file an FIR against the “subject officials and all other offenders/culprits under the applicable laws”. The Benaulim MLA has attached photographic and video evidence of the recent incident of discharge of raw sewage “from the pipeline of the sewerage treatment plant (STP) at Sirvodem, Navelim, using the emergency overfill discharge line which has an outlet to the nullah adjacent to the STP and leading to the Sal river.” Viegas has also pointed to an inspection held in June 2021, wherein six locations were identified where raw sewage was being discharged through broken sewerage chambers, STPs, etc. He has said that till date, sewage was still being let into the Sal through these locations.
Colva: Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas on Sunday demanded that Sal river be cleaned immediately for the mess created by the sewerage treatment plant (STP) at Shirvodem by discharging raw sewage into the river.“I call upon the Goa State Pollution Control Board and the environment minister Nilesh Cabral who is accountable to clear the mess,” he said. Cabral, during an inspection, had a diatribe with Viegas on Saturday. The Benaulim MLA was demanding that a system be put in place to stop violation of environmental laws by the contractor engaged to run the STP.Cabral, who also officiates as the chairman of Sewerage and Infrastructural Development Corporation Of Goa, told the presspersons that disciplinary action and even suspension of officials involved in the operation of the plant would be considered.He also conceded that raw sewage was being let into the Sal due to operational fault and assured to find a permanent solution. Viegas, earlier this month, had highlighted the raw sewage that is being let into the river Sal.Nilesh Cabral, who also officiates as the chairman of Sewerage and Infrastructural Development Corporation Of Goa, told the media that disciplinary action and even suspension of officials involved in the operation of the plant would be considered
Margao: A team of officials from the state Sewerage and Infrastructural Development Corporation said that the sewerage network system, work of which is underway in Curchorem, would help in abating pollution levels of the Zuari.“Officials of the National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) also conducted a site inspection and were convinced that the Zuari is at the risk of pollution,” an official of the corporation said.The sewage network project of Curchorem is divided into seven phases. The proposal has been submitted to NRCD for funding the project, it was informed.The corporation also inspected the various nallahs across Curchorem. Officials said that this inspection is part of their study about Zuari river conservation plan.
PANAJI: Moving ahead with its plan to attract digital nomads, the Info Tech Corporation of Goa (ITG) floated a tender to set up three co-working spaces at Ashvem, Morjim, and Benaulim, at a cost of Rs 11 crore. The three spaces are part of the six that the department of information technology (DoIT) intends to set up along Goa's beaches. The department has identified locations for the co-working hubs at Miramar, Morjim, Ashwem, Mandrem, and Benaulim beaches. After developing the same, the government will engage an operator to run them. The project is being executed through the ITG, and should be completed within 90 days of the work order. i "The idea behind this is that individual workers come together in a shared place to enjoy greater productivity and a sense of community. The government intends to set up six such co-working spaces at various locations in close vicinity to the beaches," said a DoIT official. The three spaces at Ashvem, Morjim, and Benaulim are part of the government's pilot project to see if Goa can monetise the workation (work and vacation) concept. Entrepreneurs can enjoy the scenic beaches of Goa while working. A co-working space can be a café-like collaboration space or an office-like setting,” said the official. ITG has floated a tender to identify a contractor who can design, construct, and maintain the co-working spaces. The co-working structure will be built out of wood and bamboo and “under no circumstances” can cement, concrete or any other material be used to create a permanent structure. IT minister Rohan Khaunte said that along with Sun and sand, Goa should also be known for software development. Besides internet connections, cubicles to work, and conference rooms, the co-working spaces will also have a cafeteria, functional kitchen, bathing facilities, server room, and recreation space.
PANAJI: Moving ahead with its plan to attract digital nomads, the Info Tech Corporation of Goa (ITG) floated a tender to set up three co-working spaces at Ashvem, Morjim, and Benaulim, at a cost of Rs 11 crore. The three spaces are part of the six that the department of information technology (DoIT) intends to set up along Goa’s beaches. The department has identified locations for the co-working hubs at Miramar, Morjim, Ashwem, Mandrem, and Benaulim beaches. After developing the same, the government will engage an operator to run them. The project is being executed through the ITG, and should be completed within 90 days of the work order. i “The idea behind this is that individual workers come together in a shared place to enjoy greater productivity and a sense of community. The government intends to set up six such co-working spaces at various locations in close vicinity to the beaches,” said a DoIT official. The three spaces at Ashvem, Morjim, and Benaulim are part of the government’s pilot project to see if Goa can monetise the workation (work and vacation) concept. “Entrepreneurs can enjoy the scenic beaches of Goa while working. A co-working space can be a café-like collaboration space or an office-like setting,” said the official. ITG has floated a tender to identify a contractor who can design, construct, and maintain the co-working spaces. The co-working structure will be built out of wood and bamboo and “under no circumstances” can cement, concrete or any other material be used to create a permanent structure. IT minister Rohan Khaunte said that along with Sun and sand, Goa should also be known for software development. Aside from internet connections, cubicles to work, and conference rooms, the co-working spaces will also have a cafeteria, a functional kitchen, bathing facilities, a server room, and recreation space.
MARGAO: With elections for the posts of sarpanch and deputy sarpanch for the panchayats which went to polls earlier this month to be held on Monday, hectic politicking is being witnessed in the rural areas with both the major political parties attempting to cobble up a majority and hold sway over the panchayat bodies. However, as the elections were not fought on party lines, the political affiliations of those who emerged victorious are unclear in most of the panchayat bodies. However, with the BJP having claimed its dominance on most of the panchayat bodies across the state, “independent” members have formed panels in most of the panchayats with a view to remaining independent by rotating the posts of sarpanch and deputy sarpanch after a specified time. Sources said that what has driven the members to form independent panels is the failure of any particular party or MLA to get their panels elected. In Velim constituency, no panel has staked claim for the top two posts in Sao Jose de Areal, Dramapur and Chinchinim panchayats so far, as the members have failed to arrive at a consensus over the choice of candidates. Ambiguity persists in Benaulim constituency as well. Of the seven panchayats of Benaulim, local MLA Venzy Viegas’ camp has claimed its dominance in three, though the picture is still unclear. In Navelim constituency, BJP MLA Ulhas Tuenkar is facing an acid test. BJP intends to form its body in Davorlim-Dicarpale, Aquem-Baixo and Rumdamol-Davorlim panchayats. For the first time in Navelim panchayat, BJP has been able to get victory in a couple of seats, and Tuyekar, it is learnt, is keen in getting this body under his belt as well. At Rumdamol panchayat, five members who got elected as “independents,” have claimed to have formed a panel ‘United for Rumdamol’ with the objective of ensuring smooth running of the panchayat.
Margao: With elections for the posts of sarpanch and deputy sarpanch for the panchayats which went to polls earlier this month to be held on Monday, hectic politicking is being witnessed in the rural areas with both the major political parties attempting to cobble up a majority and hold sway over the panchayat bodies.However, as the elections were not fought on party lines, the political affiliations of those who emerged victorious are unclear in most of the panchayat bodies. However, with the BJP having claimed its dominance on most of the panchayat bodies across the state, “independent” members have formed panels in most of the panchayats with a view to remaining independent by rotating the posts of sarpanch and deputy sarpanch after a specified time.Sources said that what has driven the members to form independent panels is the failure of any particular party or MLA to get their panels elected.In Velim constituency, no panel has staked claim for the top two posts in Sao Jose de Areal, Dramapur and Chinchinim panchayats so far, as the members have failed to arrive at a consensus over the choice of candidates.Ambiguity persists in Benaulim constituency as well. Of the seven panchayats of Benaulim, local MLA Venzy Viegas’ camp has claimed its dominance in three, though the picture is still unclear.In Navelim constituency, BJP MLA Ulhas Tuenkar is facing an acid test. BJP intends to form its body in Davorlim-Dicarpale, Aquem-Baixo and Rumdamol-Davorlim panchayats.For the first time in Navelim panchayat, BJP has been able to get victory in a couple of seats, and Tuyekar, it is learnt, is keen in getting this body under his belt as well.At Rumdamol panchayat, five members who got elected as “independents,” have claimed to have formed a panel ‘United for Rumdamol’ with the objective of ensuring smooth running of the panchayat.
