Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: A high-level review meeting on solid waste management was held under the chairmanship of North Goa District Magistrate Ankit Yadav, IAS, to evaluate compliance with directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023 and to strengthen implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.
The meeting brought together officials from panchayats, municipalities, the Goa State Pollution Control Board, deputy collectors, and other line departments to discuss coordinated enforcement mechanisms and improve ground-level execution of waste management systems.
Officials placed special emphasis on Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), directing local bodies to maintain updated records of such entities and ensure strict adherence to waste segregation norms, on-site processing requirements, and scientifically approved disposal practices.
The Pollution Control Board along with local self-government bodies has been asked to carry out regular inspections and closely track compliance levels to ensure that violations are promptly addressed.
Strengthening monitoring mechanisms, taluka-level teams were instructed to conduct periodic inspections—both physical and virtual—of waste processing facilities, legacy waste sites, and dumping areas to evaluate compliance and initiate corrective action wherever necessary.
The District Magistrate further directed that Deputy Collectors coordinate with field agencies to ensure smooth implementation and resolve operational issues at the local level, while the Pollution Control Board will continue to provide technical guidance and environmental monitoring support.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of sustained public awareness efforts on segregation at source and responsible disposal practices, with special focus on improving citizen participation under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.
