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Need to tackle sewage and waste disposal


Garbage and Sewage are products of tourism and it is highest revenue earner for local bodies from registered trade & licenced operators. 

Collection and disposal of chicken waste/ animal slaughter waste must be done in scientific manner at the common Biomedical Waste Treatment facility, Kundaim and panchayats /municipalities are responsible for the same. 

Calangute has the worst sewage management system. It will not only will destroy the small and medium guest house owners but endanger local residents’ health. The multi-dwelling units approved up to 8 floors is beyond the capacity of their sewage treatment plants. 

Each of these multi-dwelling units covers the entire population of one ward and approvals continue without application of mind. 

It is an admitted fact that lack of sewage system leads to non-treated sewage being discharged into storm water drains, rivers and sea which ultimately percolates into the aquifer endangering public health due to high toxic chemical contents.

For the society to progress and prosper, we need to have honest members in public life with competence, dedication, humility, experience and selfless determination and most importantly a leader without vindictiveness!


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Locals need to help during emergencies

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Jun 11, 2023, 11:46 PM IST
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The coastal village panchayat of Cavelossim headed by the Sarpanch has come out with a novel initiative to meet disaster this monsoon. The panchayat has reportedly launched a 25-member disaster and rescue team under the chairmanship of the sarpanch as part of preparedness for the coming monsoon season. In addition two vehicles equipped with basic equipment such as cutters, chain blocks, ropes, pruners, portable generators, emergency lights, safety helmets and…

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