Congress opposes Rane's plan to abolish Goa's Regional Plan

The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee criticized Minister Vishwajit Rane's plan to abolish the state's Regional Plan in favor of taluka-level zoning plans. They questioned his authority to make this decision without public consultation or legislative approval. Congress emphasized that the Regional Plan is vital for sustainable development, considering environmental and social factors. They warned that fragmented zoning could harm Goa's identity and ecological balance. The party demanded that any new planning framework undergo public scrutiny at the panchayat level. They called for a transparent process to protect Goa's land, environment, and heritage from potentially harmful changes.