Panaji: Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao, during zero hour, raised issue of fear expressed by locals over revival of the proposal of establishing a Housing Board project at Charam Moddi, Panzorconi in Cuncolim constituency.
He said that people have opposed such project, which could alter the demography and put a strain on the village’s resources like water, electricity, and infrastructure.
“The land was acquired in the 1990s but the project was scrapped due to community resistance. This project could seriously impact the village’s social and cultural fabric. The proposed land is presently used as play-ground for different sports by locals, and a project here would deprive them of these facilities,”Alemao said.
“The proposed project also threatens heritage, environment, and traditional way of life. The locals are agitated. Any new housing project could alter the demography and put a strain on the village’s resources like water, electricity, and infrastructure,” Alemao said.
He said that before taking any steps the locals should be taken into confidence and Government should work in their interest and welfare.
