Goa News Breaking | Casino and Luxury Hotel Planned in Junta House Redevelopment
A redevelopment plan for Goa's Junta House includes a casino, a luxury hotel, and a swimming pool.Summary
The iconic Junta House in Panaji, Goa, is slated for redevelopment with a plan that incorporates a casino and a luxury hotel. The proposed 11-floor building will dedicate six floors to the hotel, with the casino planned for the 11th floor and a swimming pool on the terrace. The project is part of the government’s initiative to modernize aging infrastructure and leverage public land commercially, undertaken through a self-sustainable model with NBCC (India) Limited. While the redevelopment aims to upgrade facilities and create new office spaces, the inclusion of a casino has raised concerns among civic and political groups. The project is currently in the planning stage, with final details pending consultations and approvals, and follows the relocation of government offices and commercial establishments from the existing building. The old building also houses the astronomical observatory founded by Percival Noronha.
(Source：The Navhind Times)