Panaji, Aug 27: BJP has demanded that Goa should not
allow more than two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the state
to arrest the 'demographic invasion.'
"Goa has already notified two SEZS. We don't want more as
it will result in forced migration in the state which will
stress the infrastructure further," leader of the opposition
manohar parrikar told reporters today.
Citing the replies tabled by Goa government on the floor
of the house, he said the state should put a ceiling on any
further SEZs in the state which needs huge chunk of landmass
and power.
The official figures revealed that Goa has recognised two
SEZs. Seven SEZs, including two which are recognized, are
approved by the centre, while eight more proposals are pending
in delhi which sums to 15 such exclusive zones in the state.
Referring to official documents, Parrikar said 98 lakh
square metres of land is already allotted by the state
government for SEZs while procedure for allotting additional
1.27 crore square metres is in the pipeline.
"The land is sold to the companies at cheap price by the
minister by striking underhand dealings," Parrikar alleged.
"This land amounts to twice the land allotted by
government to industrial development in last 44 years," he
added.
Of the total SEZ proposals, seven are information
technology or ITES, three bio-tech, one pharma, one research,
two gems and jewellery and one food park, Parrikar said.
Bureau Report
First Published: Monday, August 27, 2007, 00:00