Goa’s Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho addressed allegations linking him to the controversial Bhutani project in Sancoale, which has stirred local protests. Godinho denied any personal involvement, clarifying that the project’s approval was managed by local authorities, not by his office. The project has faced backlash over potential environmental damage due to planned construction on sensitive hilly areas, with community members demanding a revocation of its license to protect their surroundings​.