AUTHORITIES ISSUE CLARIFICATION REGARDING ADDTL. LAND ACQUIRED AT CANSAULIM

States no capacity expansion of coal transportation will be permitted in Goa

Panaji : September 2, 2025

It has come to notice that certain reports has suggested that additional land is being acquired for coal handling in connection with the Hospet – Vasco double tracking project. These reports are incorrect and therefore needs to be clarified to present the right facts about the project.

The Government of Goa states that, as clarified by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the limited acquisition of 0.6 hectares initiated by the Minister of Railways in Cansaulim, Sancoale and Issorcim villages is solely for banking/ stabilization support to safeguard nearby houses, provision of road access to landowners and correction of alignment mismatches identified in earlier surveys. The project will facilitate tourism development and the faster movement of existing freight, including coal, in a manner that reduces incidental pollution by decreasing exposure time.

It is further reiterated that no capacity expansion of coal transportation will be permitted in the State.

DI/INF/AXP/SAG/CR/SN/2025/666