The Goa State Pollution Control Board has deferred the Mormugao Port's proposal to establish mechanised coal and coke handling at its berth, stalling the port's plans to revive the ailing business. GSPCB had stopped the operations of handling both the commodities at berth number 10 and 11, after the port town witnessed unprecedented coal dust pollution.
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Tag: Goa State Pollution Control Board
Mormugao Port seeks nod for Rs 200 cr coal handling project
To establish a mechanised system for coal and coke handling facility at berth No 11 in Mormugao Port, the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) has sought the approval of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 200 crore and two million tonne of coal and coke would be handled per annum.
Panaji airport complying with environmental norms: AAI
Following the Goa State Pollution Control Board's (GSPCB) complaints about environmental pollution and sewage overflow at the Dabolim airport, Panaji the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken action to ensure that the airport functions in compliance with all environmental norms. Goa airport is managing municipal solid waste without causing any pollution to the surroundings.
Goa mulls to build road with steel slag
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) and the PWD have in principle agreed to build a model pilot road from steel slag. Details are yet to be worked out, with the recent meeting between members of the Board, Public Works and a representative of the industries discussing how to take the project forward.
MPT complains about GSPCB
P Mara Pandiyan, Chairman of Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) complained that the Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB) stopped coal operation at the port in the absence of baseline data on its impact on pollution level in the atmosphere. The board declined to give its 'consent to operate' for handling coal and coke at berth no 10 and 11 in the port. In a letter to Chief Secretary B Vijayan, Pandiyan said that the board would study technically and scientifically to fin