Goa Declares Vast No Development Zones

India — Goa has taken significant steps towards environmental conservation by declaring over 82 lakh square metres of land as No Development Zones (NDZ) to prevent unplanned construction on hills and protect eco-sensitive areas. This decision, approved by the Unknown — Town and Country Planning Department, covers regions like Majorda and Gonsua. Additionally, the India — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved India — Goa's proposal to declare 6.72 crore square metres along the India — Mandovi River and India — Zuari River riverbanks as eco-sensitive zones, empowering the state to halt further development in these crucial riverine ecosystems. Vishwajit Rane, India — Goa's Forest Minister, highlighted these measures and announced further plans to declare rice fields and low-lying areas as NDZs to protect agricultural land and green cover. These actions aim to preserve India — Goa's natural topography and ecological balance amidst growing concerns over rapid urbanization and environmental degradation.