Goa, Nov. 17 -- The Loutolim gram sabha on Sunday sent a strong message to authorities as villagers condemned the Investment Promotion Board (IPB) for granting project clearances within the panchayat's jurisdiction without consulting the local body.

In a meeting marked by intense discussions, residents also opposed coal transportation through Goa and rejected the proposed new Borim bridge, warning that such projects threaten the environment and traditional agricultural lands.

Chaired by Sarpanch Raylon Fernandes, the gram sabha passed multiple resolutions reflecting growing frustration over decisions taken at higher levels of governance without grassroots consent.

One of the key resolutions included the demand to revoke the NOC earlier...