MPT now handles coal from a cargo ship, alleges activist

Apart from the unloading of coal at two berths, MPT has now started handling coal from a cargo ship, alleged activist Xencor Polji. This is causing great risk to the environment, he alleged. He squarely blamed the Mormugao Port Authority for handling coal in this careless manner posing a threat to the environment and marine life. The coal is presently being unloaded directly from the Cargo ship onto the barges. Does the Pollution control board know about it? Who has given them permission to handle coal in the water? Polji asked

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