GMPF seeks PM s intervention for resumption of mining in Goa
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Last Updated: Feb 03, 2021, 02:26 PM IST
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Mining in Goa came to a standstill in March 2018 after the Supreme Court quashed 88 mining leases.
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NEW DELHI: Goa Mining People s Front (GMPF) has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi s intervention to help resume mining in Goa before the state loses its fourth consecutive mining year due to the ban imposed by the Supreme Court.
Mining in Goa came to a standstill in March 2018 after the Supreme Court quashed 88 mining leases.
“GMPF also urged Hon ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi for his immediate intervention for resumption of Goa Mining,” GMPF said in a statement.
GMPF blames Goa foundation for loss of over 3L livelihoods
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Wed, Feb 3 2021 14:21 IST |
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New Delhi/Goa, Feb 3 : During the recent meeting of Goa Mining dependents under the banner of Goa Mining Peoples Front (GMPF) at Kalsai, Dharbandora Taluka South Goa, GMPF, strongly alleged that irresponsible actions of Goa foundation as the reason for stoppage of Goa mining industry which has resulted in loss of over 3 lakh livelihoods and complete collapse of state economy.
GMPF condemns Goa Foundation for intentionally creating repeated hurdles to the mining activities in the state and strongly urged Goa Foundation to support immediate resumption of Goa mining during the upcoming court hearing.