Goa, April 29 -- The villagers of Morjim raised their voices against the proposed beautification project by the government on Monday. The villagers have stated that the project holds no benefit for them and have demanded that it be scrapped immediately. According to the villagers, instead of introducing this "baseless project," the government should focus on addressing the pressing issues of water crisis and poor road conditions within the village.

In a statement to the media, Morjim villager Albert Fernandes highlighted the significance of preserving sand dunes for the village's safety, emphasizing the legal rights of fishermen to maintain beachfront huts. He questioned the government's unilateral approach, lacking consultation with the...