Edgar Ribeiro’s Opinion on AV Issues; a Note by Suhasini

The document presents Mr. Edgar Ribeiro’s perspectives on AV issues regarding legal status, land use, and urban planning. Key recommendations include defining settlement boundaries collaboratively, establishing no-build zones for resource preservation, integrating state projects, and adopting comprehensive planning in line with endorsed perspective plans to promote sustainable development through proactive engagement. Additionally, the annex authored by Prof. Edgar F. Ribeiro explores the significant challenge of diminishing land resources for urban development in India.