Task force for scrapping Goa SEZs

A task force headed by Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat on Sunday recommended the scrapping of Special Economic Zones SEZs in the state terming them 8220;detrimental to the overall interest of Goa8221;.

8220;The intention of permitting SEZs is to reap the benefits of industrialisation and consequent employment generation. These can be served without SEZs also if incentives are extended to incoming industries,8221; internationally renowned architect and task force vice-chairman Charles Correa said while reading out the body8217;s resolution here. 8220;The required industrial development can be achieved, if the Government focuses on providing excellent infrastructure in terms of roads, water and power to the incoming industrial units,8221; Correa said.

The task force took into account the growing anti-SEZ sentiments in the state. However, it maintained silence on Rajiv Gandhi Habitat Project which has been opposed by locals terming it as a 8220;real estate scam8221;.