Business

Alcoholic Beverage Industry Urges Goa Government to Defer Deposit Refund System


Industry bodies representing the alcoholic beverage sector have urged the Goa government to defer the implementation of the proposed Deposit Refund System (DRS), citing concerns over the current rollout timeline and operational preparedness.

Social

Glass Injuries on Goa’s Beaches Spotlight Deposit Refund Scheme as Preventive Solution


Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa’s beaches have raised fresh concerns over waste management and public safety. With multiple cases reported across popular stretches, the state’s Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) is emerging as a practical, incentivised solution to curb litter at source.

Finance

Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Raises Industry and Consumer Concerns Over Higher Costs, Waste Responsibility and Regulatory Burden


Industry stakeholders have raised concerns over the Goa Government’s proposed Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), scheduled to roll out from April 1, 2026, warning that it could increase packaged food costs, duplicate waste management responsibilities for citizens, and create regulatory overload across the FMCG supply chain