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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
State readying sand erosion management plan: Goa CM
PANAJI : Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said state govt has started a study to prepare a comprehensive sand erosion management plan to save Goa 's coastline. He said if beaches are not saved, tourists will no longer visit Goa. Sawant urged the people to strictly implement the single-use plastic ban in the state from World Environment Day (June 5). He said Goa is the number one state for working towards preserving biodiversity. He said state govt continues with sustainable development while maintaining 66% green cover and protecting eco-sensitive areas. He went on to urge the business community to work towards preserving the environment while pursuing entrepreneurial success. 'Sand erosion and soil erosion are big issues in the state. In the future, we have to save beaches, and people have to come to Goa,' Sawant said at the World Environment Day function held at Raj Bhavan. He added, 'We have to stop sand erosion, and to do that, we have started to conduct a study to prepare a soil erosion management plan.' Sawant said the single-use plastic ban is on paper, but govt will start implementing it now on the ground. 'We will strictly implement the ban on single-use plastic from Thursday,' he said. 'We have to say no to single-use plastic. We should use cloth bags while visiting markets.' Sawant said that mangroves and khazan management plans have been approved to save those natural assets. He said the Goa State Pollution Control Board works to bring solutions and not to harass any people. 'If we want to keep Goa clean and green, the pollution control board has to act. Goa is a small state, and it will not take time to destroy it,' Sawant said. 'We have to work to protect the state.' The chief minister said Goa is one of the cleanest states and has two solid waste management plants under the public-private partnership model. Sawant urged industries to run effluent treatment plants at their units and reuse water. He said state govt started setting up sewerage treatment plants across the state, including on the coastal belt. The chief minister said that nobody should give plants in cement pots at any function to guests, as the plants never survive, and the pot does not decompose for 1,000 years. Instead, he suggested gifting coir pots so that the plants can survive.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
State readying sand erosion management plan: Sawant
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said state govt has started a study to prepare a comprehensive sand erosion management plan to save Goa's coastline. He said if beaches are not saved, tourists will no longer visit Goa. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sawant urged the people to strictly implement the single-use plastic ban in the state from World Environment Day (June 5). He said Goa is the number one state for working towards preserving biodiversity. He said state govt continues with sustainable development while maintaining 66% green cover and protecting eco-sensitive areas. He went on to urge the business community to work towards preserving the environment while pursuing entrepreneurial success. 'Sand erosion and soil erosion are big issues in the state. In the future, we have to save beaches, and people have to come to Goa,' Sawant said at the World Environment Day function held at Raj Bhavan. He added, 'We have to stop sand erosion, and to do that, we have started to conduct a study to prepare a soil erosion management plan.' Sawant said the single-use plastic ban is on paper, but govt will start implementing it now on the ground. 'We will strictly implement the ban on single-use plastic from Thursday,' he said. 'We have to say no to single-use plastic. We should use cloth bags while visiting markets.' Sawant said that mangroves and khazan management plans have been approved to save those natural assets. He said the Goa State Pollution Control Board works to bring solutions and not to harass any people. 'If we want to keep Goa clean and green, the pollution control board has to act. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Goa is a small state, and it will not take time to destroy it,' Sawant said. 'We have to work to protect the state.' The chief minister said Goa is one of the cleanest states and has two solid waste management plants under the public-private partnership model. Sawant urged industries to run effluent treatment plants at their units and reuse water. He said state govt started setting up sewerage treatment plants across the state, including on the coastal belt. The chief minister said that nobody should give plants in cement pots at any function to guests, as the plants never survive, and the pot does not decompose for 1,000 years. Instead, he suggested gifting coir pots so that the plants can survive.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Agasaim fields checked after toxic flow, locals want source traced fast
Panaji: With officials of the health department and the Goa State Pollution Control Board taking samples of the toxic waste flowing into Agasaim fields, villagers have demanded a thorough investigation. As the samples were being drawn on Wednesday, the locals sought assurance from the authorities that the source and nature of pollution would be swiftly detected. The wards of Moita, Padribhat, and Malwara have been facing hardship due to the influx of toxic waste into streams and paddy fields since May 23 after the first heavy showers. Though locals had complained to various authorities, an inspection with panchayat members, farmers, residents, and others was held more than a week after the flow was flagged. The officials visited the three sites and collected samples for analysis. While it is strongly suspected that the toxic waste may be sewage, fears are being raised that the toxic material — which has turned fields and water bodies black — has spread to more areas due to rain. The investigation into pollution must be immediate, said Xavier Gracias, a former sarpanch. 'Agasaim raises crops in an organic way and the local variety of brinjal has been accorded the GI tag,' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubre cómo Amazon CFD puede ayudarte a invertir como un pro Empezar ahora Subscríbete Undo Julieta Ribeiro, a local panch, said that the farmers should get an assurance that their crops will not fail if grown. 'The pollution control board should study the oxygen levels (in the fields),' said Ramrao Wagh, an activist and AAP member. St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar had also petitioned the authorities to carry out an inspection.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Water quality of 39 lakes deemed worst by state pollution board
Panaji: The water quality of 39 lakes spread across Goa has been classified as Class E, which is the worst level and unfit for outdoor bathing. Most people in the state go to lakes for a summer dip. The lakes were tagged Class E mostly because the water in these water bodies is stagnant. The Goa State Pollution Control Board ( GSPCB ) submitted the water quality data of the lakes to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The central authority periodically reviews water quality data of aquatic resources monitored under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP). The water quality data of stagnant water bodies, including lakes, tanks, and ponds for the year 2023 was compared with primary water quality criteria for outdoor bathing. 'It is to inform that 39 locations are classified as Class E (irrigation, industrial cooling, controlled disposal) based on the designated best use of the water body, and some of the water bodies show a slight variation with respect to pH and conductivity,' the GSPCB said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How can a 3-month-old get cancer? Please help! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo The water bodies are Ambulor lake, Bandolem lake, Batim lake, Betal temple lake, Bondvol lake, Canturlim lake, Carambolim lake, and Cottombi lake. The others are Curca lake, Curtorim lake, Dashi lake, Dhakte (Diuler) lake, Dhulpe lake, Durga lake, Gawali-Maula lake, and Kamala lake. The list also includes Karmale lake, Khandepar lake, Macasana lake, Maimollem lake, Malebhaat lake, Mayem lake, Nanda lake, Orlim lake, Panchami lake, Parra lake, and Pilerne/Saulem lake. The other water bodies are Raitollem lake, Saipem lake, Sappu Tollem (Tollea Bandar), Sarzora lake, Sulabhat lake, Talaulim lake (Talsal lake), Tarvale lake, Tarvalem lake, Toyyar lake, Udden lake, Vodle Tollem, and Xeldem lake. 'Harvalem waterfall and Anjunem lake are classified as Class C based on the designated best use of the water body and are complying with the Class C parameters,' the GSPCB said. A senior officer said, 'Water is classified as Class A to Class E, and Class A is the best quality of water, whereas Class E is the worst quality.' The officer added, 'It means that lakes classified as Class E are not fit for outdoor bathing but only for irrigation, industrial cooling, and controlled discharge.' The Central Ground Water Board's annual groundwater quality report of 2024 said that Goa's groundwater remains among the safest for human consumption in the country on more than six parameters, with contents like fluoride, nitrate, and others in 100% of samples tested from the state. Panaji: The water quality of 39 lakes spread across Goa has been classified as Class E, which is the worst level and unfit for outdoor bathing. Most people in the state go to lakes for a summer dip. The lakes were tagged Class E mostly because the water in these water bodies is stagnant. The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) submitted the water quality data of the lakes to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The central authority periodically reviews water quality data of aquatic resources monitored under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP). The water quality data of stagnant water bodies, including lakes, tanks, and ponds for the year 2023 was compared with primary water quality criteria for outdoor bathing. 'It is to inform that 39 locations are classified as Class E (irrigation, industrial cooling, controlled disposal) based on the designated best use of the water body, and some of the water bodies show a slight variation with respect to pH and conductivity,' the GSPCB said. The water bodies are Ambulor lake, Bandolem lake, Batim lake, Betal temple lake, Bondvol lake, Canturlim lake, Carambolim lake, and Cottombi lake. The others are Curca lake, Curtorim lake, Dashi lake, Dhakte (Diuler) lake, Dhulpe lake, Durga lake, Gawali-Maula lake, and Kamala lake. The list also includes Karmale lake, Khandepar lake, Macasana lake, Maimollem lake, Malebhaat lake, Mayem lake, Nanda lake, Orlim lake, Panchami lake, Parra lake, and Pilerne/Saulem lake. The other water bodies are Raitollem lake, Saipem lake, Sappu Tollem (Tollea Bandar), Sarzora lake, Sulabhat lake, Talaulim lake (Talsal lake), Tarvale lake, Tarvalem lake, Toyyar lake, Udden lake, Vodle Tollem, and Xeldem lake. 'Harvalem waterfall and Anjunem lake are classified as Class C based on the designated best use of the water body and are complying with the Class C parameters,' the GSPCB said. A senior officer said, 'Water is classified as Class A to Class E, and Class A is the best quality of water, whereas Class E is the worst quality.' The officer added, 'It means that lakes classified as Class E are not fit for outdoor bathing but only for irrigation, industrial cooling, and controlled discharge.' The Central Ground Water Board's annual groundwater quality report of 2024 said that Goa's groundwater remains among the safest for human consumption in the country on more than six parameters, with contents like fluoride, nitrate, and others in 100% of samples tested from the state.
