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WHAT IS GOA'S NEW BEACH SHACK POLICY, WHAT CONCERNS IT RAISES
Incredible Goa
|September 2023
The Goa government recently approved the 'Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026', for the erection of temporary seasonal structures, beach shacks, deck beds and umbrellas along beach stretches for the next three tourist seasons.
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Beach shacks typically built from eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, wooden poles, and thatched palm leaves - have become a popular attraction for domestic and international tourists visiting Goa. The shack policy allows unemployed persons of Goan domicile to operate 'temporary' shacks on the beachfront during the peak tourist season from September 1 to May 31. By June 10, the shacks have to be mandatorily dismantled.
According to the policy, 259 shacks are permitted on nominated beach stretches in North Goa, and 105 shacks are allowed in South Goa. The licenses for operating these shacks are allotted based on categories of experience by drawing lots, and one shack is permitted per family.
This story is from the September 2023 edition of Incredible Goa.
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