THE GOAN NETWORK
VALPOI
As part of the government’s efforts to ensure effective implementation of solid waste management across the State, officials have begun reviewing waste management practices at various manufacturing units in Sattari taluka.
Following directions from the District Collector, officials from various departments, along with officers of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, have been visiting manufacturing units under the guidance of Sattari Deputy Collector Laxmikant Kuttikar to inspect their solid waste management systems.
The inspection team also included Sattari Mamlatdar Dhirendra Banavalikar, Joint Mamlatdar Vishnu Rane, Block Development Officer Manohar Parwar, Health Officer of the Valpoi Government Community Health Centre Dr Vikas Naik, and officials from other departments.
When contacted, Sattari Deputy Collector Laxmikant Kuttikar said officials are examining how solid waste generated during manufacturing processes is managed, whether the prescribed guidelines are being followed, and whether adequate measures have been put in place to prevent any threat to the environment or public health.
“The inspections will continue in the next phase as well. Necessary action in accordance with the rules will be taken against those found violating the prescribed guidelines,” he said.
During these visits, information was obtained from the managements regarding the measures adopted for solid waste management. Officials also conducted on-site inspections to assess waste storage and disposal practices.
Sattari Mamlatdar Dhirendra Banavalikar said as per the directions of the District Collector and Deputy Collector, a review of solid waste management practices at various manufacturing units in Sattari taluka is currently underway.
During the inspections, it was observed that solid waste is being managed effectively at several locations. However, some units were found to require improvements in their waste management practices, and necessary directions have been issued to their managements.
The managements of manufacturing units have been instructed to ensure that there is no negligence in handling solid waste. The administration has emphasised that compliance should not remain confined merely to paperwork and that proper waste management practices must also be implemented on the ground.
“Manufacturing units across Sattari taluka will be inspected in phases. Wherever violations of solid waste management rules or prescribed guidelines are detected, necessary action will be initiated in accordance with the law and under the guidance of the departments concerned,” said Banavalikar.
The administration has stressed the importance of proper segregation of waste, encouraging reuse and recycling, and ensuring that the remaining waste is disposed of in a manner that does not cause environmental damage.
