Mapusa: Morjim Beach, renowned as a nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles, is facing significant noise pollution from the restaurants and clubs along the Morjim-Mandrem coastline. Despite a temporary reduction in noise during the off-season, loud music remains a persistent issue, particularly during peak tourist times. Local complaints to the police and district authorities have largely resulted in either short-lived relief or no response at all.
Locals Concerns Local pointed out that the most notorious offender, a club ironically named ‘antiSOCIAL’ is located within 100 metres of the high tide line at Gawde-vaddo, Morjim. Citizens charged that the club is consistently holding musical events and playing loud music, ignoring the concerns of both locals and environmental advocates. “Everyone knows that Morjim beach is demarcated as the turtle nesting site and music cannot be played here.
But this particular club keeps blasting music day and night,” said Pravinsingh Shetgaonkar, a concerned resident. Despite numerous complaints to the police and the deputy collector, there has been no effective action taken. Shetgaonkar highlighted that a major part of the problem is the lack of widespread community involvement in lodging complaints.
“Just a couple of us pursue such issues,” he added. Member Of Noise Pollution Monitoring Committee Voices Concern Neuriti Shirodkar, another resident and a member of the High Court appointed noise pollution monitoring committee, echo.
