The Sagarmala Project in Goa: A Threat to Aquatic Ecosystems and Traditional Livelihoods

The Sagarmala Programme, launched by the Government of India to enhance the country’s logistics sector through port-led development, has sparked significant concern in Goa due to its proposed extensive dredging operations in the state’s rivers. While the project aims to boost maritime trade and connectivity, the environmental and socio-economic costs of dredging rivers like the Zuari, Mandovi, and Sal...