PANAJI: The Goa Waste Management Board chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today accorded approval to the E-Waste policy for the State. The Board also decided to launch a Massive Online Open Courseware (MOOC) in a bid to provide training to the stakeholders on waste management.
The meeting was attended by Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate. The meeting facilitated productive discussions and key decisions aimed at strengthening waste management initiatives in Goa.
According to the press statement issued by the CMO, the key outcomes included the approval of the E-Waste Policy 2024, reaffirming the state’s dedication to sustainable waste management practices.
The Board decided to float new tenders for the collection, transportation, and segregation of solid waste, including non-biodegradable and dry waste.
The Board also resolved to hand over 5,000 square meters of land, along with two existing sheds at Kakoda IDC in South Goa, previously utilized by GWMC as a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), to the Goa Handicraft, Rural and Small-Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd.
GWMC announced the development of a Massive Online Open Courseware (MOOC) to train stakeholders across Goa and India in waste management practices.
A notable achievement highlighted was the revenue of ₹38,56,515 earned through the auction of vehicles and metal waste, showcasing GWMC’s efficiency as the nodal agency.
Approval was granted for allocating land to GAIL for establishing a 150 tons per day wet waste processing plant, further enhancing the state’s waste management infrastructure.
