YIMBY founder Gourov V. Pokle has been recognised with the “Inspiring Young Entrepreneur of the Year” award for his impactful work in decentralised waste management and community-led sustainability initiatives across Goa.
Tag: Waste Management
Navelim Leads the Way in Sustainability with Successful E-Waste Collection Drive
The Lions Club of Navelim, under the leadership of MJF Lion Joseph D’Costa, District Coordinator for E-waste Collection Awareness, organised a highly successful e-waste collection drive at Rosary Church, Navelim. The initiative saw overwhelming participation from parishioners, collecting large quantities of discarded electronics responsibly for recycling through a government-approved waste agency.
Agriculture Students Champion Vermicomposting for Greener Goa in Chorão
As part of their RAWE programme, agriculture students in Goa conducted a hands-on vermicomposting demonstration for farmers in Chorão. The initiative promotes sustainable farming practices and highlights eco-friendly solutions for organic waste management in rural Goa.
G.E.D.A Partner Technology Event Showcases Clean Energy Future in Goa
The Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant attended the Partner Technology Event of Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) in Panaji on Friday. The initiative is done by the service providers for various industries functioning on the basis of raw materials, size (investment, employment, production), ownership (private, public, joint, cooperative), and their main role in the economy. The event aligns with India's goal of achieving its 2030 clean energy targets ahead of schedule.
Panaji Declared Cleanest City in India (50k–1L Category) at Swachh Survekshan 2024–25
Panaji has proudly been recognized as the Cleanest City in India (50,000–1 Lakh population category) at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024–25, presented by Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
