HC expresses shock and concern over state’s ‘misutilisation’ of mining funds

Goa | Tuesday | 10th April, 2018

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We are at loss for words to describe the apathy,” they said.The Goa district mineral foundation rules, 2016 came into force on January 12, 2015. But both north and south district foundations were notified only on December 7, 2017. “We repeatedly asked the learned additional government advocate for an explanation for such colossal neglect, but none is forthcoming. “The rehabilitation of Sakhali mine through plantations and aquaculture is just one such example. “There are so many accidents in these areas and a trauma unit can be started to render quick help to victims,” a local resident said..