------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO Read the Balcao Synopsis on the website http://www.goadesc.org/balcao/ ------------------------------------------------------
Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet,
Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 11th February will focus on the proposed Rural Garbage Disposal Scheme of the Goa Govt.
The proposed Rural Garbage Disposal Scheme seeks to create over 40 garbage dump sites of approximately 5000 sq.mts. in various designated villages of Goa. These sites are meant to serve a cluster of village Panchayats.
Although the Scheme talks of 98 percent of the maintenance costs to be borne by the State Govt. very little information is available of how the non-biodegradable garbage will be disposed off.
Although the problem of garbage disposal has been affecting Goa for so many years, the Goa Govt. has yet to come up with an effective solution.
Although the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, was passed in1996 and the Rules in 1997 very little has been achieved as the Govt. has not insisted on the formation and regular functioning of the Garbage Management Committees in the Village Panchayats and Municipal Councils.
Should garbage be disposed off by depending on the creation of dump sites ? Have options like vermi-compost units, Segregation at Source for house holds, plastic packaging returned to seller, village level plastic bottle collection centres and EM technology been considered in the scheme ?
Whats steps must be taken to ensure the functioning of the Garbage Management Committees in the Village Panchayats and Municipal Councils?
What role must educational institutions, NGO's, community organisations and the media play to ensure a solution to the garbage disposal problem of Goa ?
The Balcao discussion will cover these questions and and also evolve an agenda for action by citizens on the issue.
Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public.
Those citizens who would like to receive the regular invitation to Friday Balcao and a one page synopsis of the fortnightly session can subscribe for the same by sending Rs.100/- to cover printing and mailing costs.
Interested citizens wanting more information on Friday Balcao can phone on 2252660 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
best wishes,
Roland Martins ====================================== GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy =======================================
