Goa, Aug. 25 -- Raising serious concerns over unchecked housing development, villagers at the gram sabha of Curtorim Village Panchayat demanded a follow-up report on a previously controversial housing project and called for a clear action plan to assess the carrying capacity of the village.

The issue of large-scale residential projects without proper environmental evaluation dominated the discussion, with locals accusing the Panchayat of ignoring long-term implications.

"What is observed is that the Panchayat seems more interested in granting permissions to housing projects, without considering environmental impact or the effects on the local community," said former Zilla Panchayat member Moreno Rebello.

Villagers insisted that the Pan...