Coastal watchdog slams GTDC for Morjim beach destruction

ISSUES DIRECTIONS TO STOP ALL EXCAVATION WORK

- THE GOAN | NETWORK

The coastal regulatory body has pulled up Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) for undertaking excavation, destruction of beach vegetation and changing the coastal morphology by causing major damage to Morjim beach ecosystem.

The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has now directed deployment of coastal police for regular patrolling to prevent recurrence of illegal activities in near future. The GCZMA noted that GTDC undertook work under guise of beautification, in close proximity of turtle nesting site, in complete violation of CRZ norms.