Nod for deck beds at turtle beaches, but until sunset

After initially saying no to deck beds at the Morjim and Mandrem beach stretch which were designated as turtle nesting sites and silent zones, the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has now permitted five deck beds per shack along these coastal belt, with a rider that the same needs to be removed before sunset.

During its meeting held earlier this month, the GCZMA has also said that the beach beds at designated locations should be laid only in consultation with the Forest Department.