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Latambarcem industrial cluster remains deserted a decade after launch due to infrastructure delays
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 02:36 AM
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A decade after its inauguration, Goa's Latambarcem industrial zone is largely vacant, with inadequate roads, power and water hampering investor interest.
The Latambarcem industrial cluster, envisioned as a hub for manufacturing and services in Goa, has failed to attract significant occupancy ten years after its establishment. Reports indicate that many plots remain unsold and existing units operate below capacity.
Industry observers attribute the stagnation to persistent infrastructure shortcomings. Inadequate road connectivity, unreliable power supply, and insufficient water resources have been cited as primary deterrents for prospective investors.
Local authorities acknowledge the challenges but have not disclosed a concrete timeline for remedial measures. The lack of progress continues to undermine the cluster's potential to generate employment and boost the state's industrial output.
Stakeholders warn that without swift infrastructure upgrades, the area may remain a "ghost zone," squandering the public funds invested in its development.
The situation highlights broader concerns about the execution of industrial policies in the region, emphasizing the need for coordinated planning and timely delivery of essential services.
Industry observers attribute the stagnation to persistent infrastructure shortcomings. Inadequate road connectivity, unreliable power supply, and insufficient water resources have been cited as primary deterrents for prospective investors.
Local authorities acknowledge the challenges but have not disclosed a concrete timeline for remedial measures. The lack of progress continues to undermine the cluster's potential to generate employment and boost the state's industrial output.
Stakeholders warn that without swift infrastructure upgrades, the area may remain a "ghost zone," squandering the public funds invested in its development.
The situation highlights broader concerns about the execution of industrial policies in the region, emphasizing the need for coordinated planning and timely delivery of essential services.