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Draft CZMP Maps in Goa: Why Ground-Truth Verification Is Critical for Villages

13 March 2026 by
Draft CZMP Maps in Goa: Why Ground-Truth Verification Is Critical for Villages
Malcolm Afonso


 The Draft CZMP plans are now out across Goa. Villages are being asked to review the maps and submit suggestions or objections. But a serious challenge has emerged.

Most villages are trying to interpret highly technical coastal zoning maps without access to geospatial experts. As a result, many communities are struggling to understand what the draft plan actually shows versus what exists on the ground.

In Betalbatim Village, we conducted a detailed ground-truth exercise. What we found was striking.

Sand dunes that exist on the ground appear disconnected in the plan. Roads are marked where none exist. Actual access roads are missing from the map. And structures visible on site do not clearly reflect in the plan.

This creates uncertainty for villagers. If the map becomes final in its current form, the implications for land use, access, and development could be significant.

The key question now is : How do villages present technically valid suggestions or objections?

This is where Spatialcraft steps in. We provide ground-truth verification and geospatial comparison between the draft CZMP plan and actual site conditions. This enables village panchayats to submit precise, evidence-backed inputs during the consultation process.

The map says one thing. The ground shows another. Watch the video to see the difference:


If you want this kind of ground-truth analysis done for your village, get in touch with us.

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Draft CZMP Maps in Goa: Why Ground-Truth Verification Is Critical for Villages
Malcolm Afonso 13 March 2026
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