Team Herald
CALANGUTE: The Health Officer at Candolim Primary Health Centre (PHC), Dr Roshan Nazareth, conducted a site inspection of a garbage dump in Tito's lane at Baga, following a complaint was filed last week about garbage dumping by the tourism department contractor.
After the inspection, Dr Nazareth confirmed that a notice has been issued to the beach cleaning contractor, KCIC Pvt Ltd. He said, “We have issued a notice to KCIC Pvt Ltd, instructing them to clear the garbage and remove multiple broken bins that are potential breeding sites for mosquitoes. They have been given seven days to resolve the issue, with a copy of the notice sent to the Tourism Department to ensure it is carried out.”
The complaint was lodged by the Calangute Congress Block Committee on Saturday, citing concerns about the improper disposal of waste by the Tourism Department’s contractor in Baga. Lourenco Silveira, the president of the Calangute Congress, explained the serious
consequences of the situation. He said, “The improper garbage disposal and the large dumping site created by the contractor are negatively impacting both public health and the environment. The
increasing accumulation
of waste in a key tourist area is creating unhygienic conditions, attracting pests, and increasing
the risk of disease outbreaks. This not only affects the well-being of the
community but also
damages the region's reputation as a tourist
destination.”
In addition, the Calangute Panchayat had issued a notice to the Tourism Department on February 12, demanding that the waste dump be cleared within seven days.