Sunday 13 October 2024

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Issues | Regional Plan

SLC members prepared for personal visits to rectify RP21

“We are open for any corrections of errors in the Regional Plan 2021 and even prepared to visit the areas personally if required”, said Padmavibhushan Charles Correa, renowned architect of international repute and member of ... READ

Only 29% land released for settlement; people asked more

While village groups allege that the Regional Plan 2021 is a builder-friendly exercise, reality shows that the State Level Committee has released only 29 per cent of land for settlement purpose out of what was ... READ

Amidst uproar, Govt extends RP21 deadline

Goa government has decided to extend the deadline of filing complaints regarding the Regional Plan 2021 for a fortnight. READ

No conversion of eco sensitive zones: CM

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has clarified that all the 'green' land from fields to forests falling under Eco Sensitive Zones will not be converted. READ

'Green' land conversions despite RP'21?

The Regional Plan 2021 has left major lacunae to allow land conversions and constructions in the eco sensitive zones, until the surface utilisation plans for the rest of nine talukas are notified. READ

No 'green belt' conversion in cities: Correa

Padma Vibhushan awardee and renowned architect Charels Correa has clarified that all the six Outline Development Plans of Goa will have to be altered to excludes all green pastures from the land conversion activity. READ

Historic RP 21 implementation begins, Canacona & Pernem taluka plans notified

Goa government has finally started notifying the new Regional Plan 2021, in stages. The first such plans for Canacona and Pernem talukas were notified today. READ