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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Comunidades to ask guv to deny nod to bill regularising structures
Panaji: Comunidades across Goa came together on Thursday to launch a concerted campaign to oppose the new bill brought in to regularise unauthorised structures on comunidade lands in the state. The comunidades decided to meet the Goa governor to request that he deny his assent to the bill. 'The bill allows govt to legalise structures on comunidade lands without the approval of the comunidades concerned. All comunidades will hold a meeting before Aug 24 and pass a resolution opposing this new bill,' said Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas, leading the group. He said, 'A programme called Monsoon Fellowship will also be held to raise awareness about the rights of comunidades.' Members of comunidades from across Goa convened a meeting in Panaji on Thursday to discuss their next course of action against the bill. Groups of comunidades have already been staging protests across the state against the bill over the past few weeks. The comunidade members said that the new legislation is an attempt to allow illegal occupation through unauthorised structures on the ancestral community lands in their villages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lara Green Is Retiring - Her Final Jewelry Pieces Are 80% Off The Heritage Journal Read More Undo The new legislation, the comunidades said, undermines the authority of comunidades over their lands and that will open the doors for further encroachments on the lands. 'It is detrimental to the integrity of comunidade land ownership and violates our traditional rights,' Viegas said. If govt regularises constructions on such lands, the name of the person behind the smaller illegal construction will be entered on Forms 1 & 14. So, in the future, the comunidade will be at the mercy of such an encroacher when carrying out any work related to that parcel of land, the protesting group said. An outsider and non-Gaonkar can't be made a beneficiary of land that is essentially community property, the group said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Landowner disputes erupt as fishermen are pushed off beach: 'We are not doing this by choice'
Fishermen in the coastal state of Goa, India, have found themselves fighting a surprising battle over the ability to park their boats as an ever-imposing sea takes over more and more land. For generations, reports O Heraldo, fishermen in the village of Benaulim, located on Goa's coast, have parked their boats along the beach at the end of each day. However, the ocean's continued encroachment has forced them out of their traditional parking spots and onto private property. This has prompted the owner of that land to issue a formal complaint, demanding that the fishermen remove their boats. The fishermen have appealed to the Fisheries Department to protect them, according to a mid-May report. "We are not doing this by choice. The sea is claiming more of the beach every year," one fisherman told the local outlet. "We're requesting the government to intervene and help us before this situation worsens." While this may seem like little more than a simple land dispute, it points to a much bigger issue. As our planet warms due to the production of heat-trapping gases like methane and carbon dioxide, one of the biggest threats to humanity and to the environment is rising sea levels. Extreme heat is melting glaciers, the water from which is causing our oceans to rise, with the most recent data indicating a rate of 4.5 millimeters per year, according to a 2024 paper published in Nature. That kind of rapid rise is quickly altering the coastlines of countries around the world, and small island nations have been among the first to feel the most serious threats. As time goes on and with sea levels set to continue their upward trajectory, many more regions will face ocean incursion, flooding, powerful storm surges, and displacements. Currently, marginalized groups, such as lower-income fishing communities, are being disproportionately impacted. The displaced fishermen have called on the Fisheries Department to allocate a designated area for boat storage to avoid further conflicts with private landowners, per O Heraldo. They also want help for those who are struggling due to a lack of facilities. Coming together to support pro-environment policies and global investments in resilient infrastructure for communities in need can make a big difference for those on the front lines of climate change. Another way to help in the fight against rising temperatures is to reduce the use of dirty energy sources that produce heat-trapping pollution. One option for homeowners is to install solar panels to generate clean energy. A solar system can also bring monthly power bills down to close to $0, and EnergySage's free tools can not only make it easy to compare quotes from vetted local installers but can also help save homeowners up to $10,000 on installations. Staying up to date on the worldwide impacts of our warming world can be useful, especially in having conversations with friends, family, and community members about catalyzing actions closer to home that can still have far-reaching effects. Organizing a ride-share program, for example, is just one small activity that can help to curb the higher temperatures that drive sea level rise. Do you think gas stoves should be banned nationwide? No way Let each state decide I'm not sure Definitely Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
