The Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) will have detrimental effect on the fishing community of Goa. Prior to its implementation the authorities should have taken the opinions and objections of the people. The plan was supposed to be passed for the protection of the high tide. However unless there is village-wise clarity about each and every aspect of the plan, we cannot think of agreeing with it blindly, one of the fishermen said.
The bill, when implemented, will created an autonomous body which neither the central nor the will have control over as the onus solely lies with the Mormugao Ports Authority.
The laws introduced by the Union ministry of shipping, particularly the draft Indian Ports Bill and the Major Ports Authorities Act, 2021 could dilute and impinge on the powers of the state government with respect to minor ports and enable their privatisation.