The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority is working with the Excise Department on a unified QR framework and transition mechanism ahead of Phase I implementation from April 1, 2027. More than 1,600 hotels, restaurants, cafés and other HoReCa establishments have already registered.
Tag: Waste Management Goa
Litter Reaches Goa’s Forest Trails and Waterfalls, Raising Concerns for Wildlife and Ecosystems
From trekking trails to waterfalls, litter such as plastic containers, bottles and packaging is increasingly appearing in Goa’s forests and natural spaces, raising concerns about environmental damage, wildlife safety and the sustainability of tourism.
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.
ATAL Nirnay – Goa Codes 2026: CARES Leads Goa’s Green Innovation Movement
“ATAL Nirnay – Goa Codes 2026” empowers students from Classes VI to IX to drive environmental transformation through innovation, robotics, and community action, reinforcing Goa’s mission towards a Garbage-Mukt State.