The coastal body also noted that uncontrolled sand mining has also affected marine life. A complaint was filed by the Chairman of Biodiversity Management Committee of Vere-Vaghurme village alleging gross violation of CRZ regulation by excessive sand extraction from the riverine areas in Vere-Vaghurme and Volvoi villages. The rampant sand extraction has deepened the riverbed and has resulted into erosion of the banks. This has resulted into loss of coconut trees and has incurred loss to the traditional dwellers i.e. “All the violations are carried out to facilitate unloading of sand and its transportation,” it said further.

Source: The Herald November 10, 2022 02:44 UTC