“Public safety is of utmost importance. With the lack of mining transportation roads in Goa, the trucks took to main road. A couple of accidents were reported by locals and the government was quick to take an action. Transportation was suspended till monsoon was over. The government also plans to construct a dedicated road for mining transportation,” says Vaikundarajan.

1. Goa Government Lifts Mining Transportation Ban
In a positive move for the mining industry, the Goa government has finally permitted the state
mining industry to resume its operation in Goa. “The Goa government had restricted mining
operation due to monsoons. With the monsoons behind us, mining industry can resume its
operations,” says Vaikundarajan, founder of VV Minerals India, one of the largest sand beach
mining companies in India.
Mining operations should be in full swing by the start of October. Prasanna Acharya, director of
Mines and Geology, issued a statement informing the mining companies of the ban having been
lifted.
The transportation of mineral by road was banned in the interest of public safety after some
accidents on the main road came to light. On the request of locals, the government decided to
ban transportation of minerals till monsoon had rescinded.
“Public safety is of utmost importance. With the lack of mining transportation roads in Goa, the
trucks took to main road. A couple of accidents were reported by locals and the government
was quick to take an action. Transportation was suspended till monsoon was over. The
government also plans to construct a dedicated road for mining transportation,” says
Vaikundarajan.