Amid fears of land takeover by govt, dormant comunidades spring to life, some after decades

Written on 01/07/2025
Govind Maad

Several comunidades in Goa are holding elections to reconstitute their committees due to growing concerns over land protection and a new state amendment allowing govt-appointed custodians for inactive bodies. Stakeholders are mobilizing via social media, but political interference and illegal share transfers remain as major challenges.