Ponnjekars Against Casinos seeks govt roadmap for offshore casino exit by March 2027 ‘deadline’
Digitalgoa
The group met state officials to demand a plan for moving offshore casinos before the March 2027 deadline.Summary
Members of the advocacy group Ponnjekars Against Casinos met with Goa’s Chief Secretary and Home Secretary on July 9 to press the state government for a concrete roadmap to relocate offshore casino vessels from the Mandovi River before the March 31, 2027 deadline. The group reminded officials that the government had granted a final two‑year extension in January 2025, after which the casinos must move to alternative sites or the open sea. Despite the deadline approaching, the delegation said the government had not yet committed to specific relocation measures, prompting the request for clarity and a formal plan.
(Source：Digitalgoa)