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Goa cancels IIT campus in Codar due to local opposition over land and livelihoods, opting for a new site.
Goa has scrapped plans to build a permanent IIT campus in Codar village due to strong local opposition, primarily from residents concerned about land use and livelihoods.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reversed the decision after consultations, honoring promises to respect community concerns.
The project, now abandoned for the fifth time since 2016, faced resistance over claims of inadequate consultation and land acquisition.
While officials stated much of the 14 lakh sqm site is rocky and not farmland, villagers disputed this.
The IIT will continue operating from its temporary campus in Farmagudi, facing space limitations.
The government now seeks a new location, balancing development goals with local consent.
Goa cancela el campus del IIT en Codar debido a la oposición local sobre la tierra y los medios de subsistencia, optando por un nuevo sitio.