The Goenchi Mati Movement

The movement was initiated in 2014,[2] and "advocates mining reforms, an issue of massive importance in Goa as it is the largest social and environmental problem in the state.

"[2] Its roots have been traced to the Indian Supreme Court Writ Petition (Civil) 435 of 2012, "which requires the creation of a Goan Iron Ore Permanent Fund.

"[3] In 2012, the Indian Supreme Court "declared all mining activities in the State illegal as they were being carried out without valid licenses and leases.

According to the movement, however, "publicly available data shows that for the eight year period 2004-05 till 2011-12, the State of Goa has received less than 5% of the value of its ore (after considering all associated expenses).

Quick calculations show that the State of Goa has declining wealth on account of the sale of its natural resources for a pittance.