South Goa Collector Reviews Solid Waste Rules Compliance; Taluka Inspections to Begin Monday

The meeting was attended by SDMs, Mamlatdars, BDOs, Municipal Councils, and representatives from the Health, Urban Development, Tourism, GWMC, GSPCB, and Police departments. The Committee reviewed the identification of Bulk Waste Generators, illegal dumping sites, and legacy waste sites. The District Magistrate directed all concerned departments to expedite the identification process and ensure timely submission of reports. SDMs and Deputy Collectors were also instructed to convene Taluka-level meetings and submit compliance reports within the stipulated timeframe.

The meeting further reviewed the status of staff deployment for Taluka-Level Teams and the District-Level Committee. Officials from the Goa State Pollution Control Board briefed members on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and fortnightly reporting formats for complaints, inspections, and review activities to strengthen monitoring and effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules.The District Magistrate informed that Taluka-Level inspections will commence from Monday. Inspection Committee will visit illegal dumping sites and other black spots and issue necessary directions to concerned persons for the removal and proper disposal of waste. The Committee will also inspect MRFs and other waste management infrastructure available in the district to ensure the effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules.