Goa MP raises mining issue in Rajya Sabha

Naik, the lone RS MP from Goa, said in the House that increasing mining activities in Maharashtra, specially Dodamarg and Sawantwadi, were polluting two major rivers of Goa - Tiracol and Colvale.

In his special mention, he requested authorities in Maharashtra to take steps under the Environment Protection Act, Water Pollution Act and laws dealing with mining activities to curb the menace.

Rivers in Goa are also getting polluted on account of the mining in the state itself, Naik said, adding these issues, therefore, require joint attention of both the governments.