Panaji: The haste in initiating land acquisition and other processes for setting up a second airport at Mopa without carrying out a mandatory environment impact assessment will have serious environmental implications for the region in the proximity of the western ghats, Goans for Dabolim only (GFDO), a NGO stated.
"The rich biodiversity of this plateau forms a critical component of the ecology of this region, and hence the proposed airport will be an environmental disaster for Goa, and for the entire Western Ghats region," GFDO stated in a press note.
The Mopa plateau slopes off towards five villages and provides water to the surrounding areas for agriculture and other activities.
08/06/13 Paul Fernandes/Times of India
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"The rich biodiversity of this plateau forms a critical component of the ecology of this region, and hence the proposed airport will be an environmental disaster for Goa, and for the entire Western Ghats region," GFDO stated in a press note.
The Mopa plateau slopes off towards five villages and provides water to the surrounding areas for agriculture and other activities.
08/06/13 Paul Fernandes/Times of India
