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flag Goa cancels IIT campus in Codar due to local opposition over land and livelihoods, opting for a new site.

flag 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. flag Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reversed the decision after consultations, honoring promises to respect community concerns. flag The project, now abandoned for the fifth time since 2016, faced resistance over claims of inadequate consultation and land acquisition. flag While officials stated much of the 14 lakh sqm site is rocky and not farmland, villagers disputed this. flag The IIT will continue operating from its temporary campus in Farmagudi, facing space limitations. flag The government now seeks a new location, balancing development goals with local consent.

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