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Goa launches all-out war against Plastic Pollution
Outlook Business
|June 2023
Goa. The name conjures up images of golden beaches, buzzing nightlife, lovely churches, distinctive houses and friendly people.
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DR. SNEHA GITTE, IAS Director, Department of Environment & Climate Change, Government of Goa
No wonder this small state is one of India's biggest and busiest tourist destination. Right from the 1970s, the state has been a popular spot for tourists who flocked here for the beautiful beaches, relaxed vibe and unique cuisine. This state attracts over 8 million tourists every year.
However, the glitzy and energizing tourism industry dumps around 8 metric tonne of plastic waste into oceans annually, causing a menace that must be tackled on a war footing. Located on the central west coast of the country, Goa's coastline spans just 105 km. However, its per capita plastic waste generation is 8 times higher than the national average at 61.2g per person per day.
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