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goaplusnewsPanaji: Today, Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai addressed the concerns raised by the Shack Owners’ Association regarding the draft Shack Policy during a crucial meeting. The association, representing traditional stakeholders from Goa’s fishing community, expressed their dissatisfaction with the Goa Tourism Department’s approach to policy formulation, which they believe overlooks their valuable input.
Sardesai emphasized the significance of traditional beach shacks in shaping Goa’s image as a premier tourist destination, highlighting the pivotal role played by shack owners in this regard. He firmly believes in the principle of Development by Consent, advocating for constructive engagement with stakeholders and the incorporation of their suggestions into policy decisions.
He criticized the government’s unilateral approach to drafting the shack policy, which excluded shack owners from the process and lacked transparency. Sardesai stressed that collaboration and meaningful consultation with affected stakeholders are essential.
Sardesai conveyed the concerns of the Shack Owners Association to the Chief Minister and pledged to follow up on these issues upon the Chief Minister’s return to Goa. He outlined his demands as follows:
Sardesai announced his intention to write a formal letter to the Chief Minister, urging a more transparent and inclusive policy-making process in the tourism sector. He stressed the importance of considering the interests of traditional stakeholders to advance Goa’s tourism industry.
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