IDC joins hands with CEE to draft detailed hazard assessment plan
PANAJI
In a major move, all the 24 industrial estates across Goa would be covered with a comprehensive Multi-Hazard Mapping and Disaster Management Plan to ensure safety and environmentally sustainable estates.
For this purpose, the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) has joined hands with the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), who would be drafting a detailed plan for the industrial estates.
Goa IDC managing director Pravimal Abhishek said that the idea for the project emerged in response to concerns raised by industries during one of the IDC-Connect programmes.
“Several industries highlighted the issue of frequent flooding in their units. That’s when we realised the importance of conducting a proper hazard assessment and planning accordingly,” he said.
Abhishek emphasised the importance of sustainable development in Goa, pointing out that although industries occupy less than 2 per cent of the state’s land, they contribute nearly 30 per cent to its economy.
“Goa is home to 24 industrial estates, each with its own unique set of challenges. The risks faced by Kundaim are different from those at Verna. This makes estate-specific planning crucial,” he added.
According to IDC, the launch of the Multi-Hazard Mapping and Disaster Management Plan marks a significant milestone in Goa-IDC’s commitment to building climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable industrial estates across Goa.
With the active collaboration of research institutions, environmental experts and industry stakeholders, this initiative sets a precedent for data-driven and estate-specific planning across Goa’s industrial landscape, he said.
Pranoy Baidya, Head of the Research Division at Arannya Environment Research Organisation (AERO), explained that the study will focus on plateau regions to assess fire risks and recommend preventive strategies such as establishing fire outbreaks. He added that water management will also be a key focus, particularly in regions experiencing drier conditions.
