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Sense and sensitivity (editorial)

The proposal of the Task Force on the Regional Plan 2021 to identify eco-sensitive zones so as to protect forests, khazan lands and heritage sites from mining, large industries and real estate developments is a sensible one. The report of the task force has correctly stated that Goa is facing tremendous development pressure on its limited land resources, mainly as a result of property speculation and not owing to the natural growth of the population.