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CM showcases Goa’s waste management model at Western Zonal Council meeting

CM showcases Goa’s waste management model at Western Zonal Council meeting

PANAJI

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant represented Goa at the 27th Meeting of the Western Zonal Council held in Pune on Saturday.

The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah. Key attendees included Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Praful Patel, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, along with other ministers and officials.  

The council discussed crucial developmental priorities for the Western Zone, with a focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other sectors essential for regional growth and collaboration.  

During the session, Dr Sawant presented Goa’s successful Solid Waste Management model.

He highlighted its positive impact on the state and shared insights into Goa’s roadmap for future advancements in sustainable waste management.

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Siolim-Marna locals object to pools in mega projects

Cite water shortage, power issues and environmental concerns

The Goan Network
Published Feb 24, 2025, 12:58 AM IST
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MAPUSAThe issue of construction licences for mega projects sparked discussions at the Siolim-Marna gram sabha on Sunday, with strong opposition to swimming pools in building projects.Villagers stressed the need for thorough site inspections before granting permits, assessing tree loss, and ensuring tree planting before issuing occupancy certificates.Local resident Joaquim Barros highlighted Siolim’s acute water shortage, with the village needing 15.47 MLD but receiving only…

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