SaralnamaGoa government scraps plan for IIT campus at Codar village in South Goa on amid opposition from locals. Industries Minister Subhash Shirodkar announced the decision after discussing with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Residents, mostly farmers, opposed the project, fearing destruction of natural habitat and impact on livelihoods. IIT-Goa will continue at its current location in Farmagudi, Ponda. The government now needs to find a new site. Shirodkar expressed concern over opposition to development projects and claimed vested interests were instigating people against such initiatives. (Updated 29 Sep 2025, 09:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Goa government scraps plan for IIT campus at Codar village in South Goa on amid opposition from locals
- Industries Minister Subhash Shirodkar announced the decision after discussing with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
- Residents, mostly farmers, opposed the project, fearing destruction of natural habitat and impact on livelihoods