An orientation programme on Solid Waste Management was organised by the Special Cell for officers of South Goa and Kushavati Districts. The session was conducted by Shri Siddhant Desai, Junior Engineer, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), who apprised the participants on waste segregation, scientific disposal methods, and the guidelines issued by GSPCB for the effective implementation of solid waste management practices.

The programme was attended by Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Mamlatdars, Block Development Officers (BDOs) and other concerned officials from South Goa and Kushavati Districts. The orientation aimed to strengthen inter-departmental coordination, enhance awareness on scientific waste management, and ensure effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules across both districts.

During the programme, the status of Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) was reviewed. GSPCB informed that 202 BWGs had been identified in South Goa and 16 BWGs in Kushavati District, of which 100 BWGs had been registered as on 25 July 2026, highlighting the ongoing efforts towards strengthening compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules