Deceased scribe still member of Goa wildlife board

PANAJI: The Goa state board for wildlife, which is headed by chief minister Digambar Kamat, has been reconstituted for a three-year term, but the inclusion of a deceased senior journalist in the 39-member panel raised eyebrows in some quarters.
Jagdish Wagh, a former member and a senior journalist, who expired nearly three years ago has been included in the list of 36 members.
Forest minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues will function as vice-chairman and conservator of forests (wildlife and eco tourism) as member secretary.
The 36 members comprise representatives from various state and central government departments and organizations, including national institute of oceanography (NIO), wildlife institute, Dehra Dun, coast guard, Union ministry of environment and forests, and wildlife experts. Forest department sources did not comment on the error, but only quipped that the mistake will be rectified.
Health minister Vishwajit Rane, MLA and mine owner Anil Salgaocar, former MLA Vijay Pai Khot are among the politicians on the board.