Betalbatim PPC, Panchas & Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum Activists in Beach Cleanup
On Sunday, more than 50 members of Betalbatim Parish Pastoral Council, newly elected Panchas and Consumer Forum activists, manfully battled for hours to clear the mountains of garbage accumulated in Betalbatim - one of South Goa's most beautiful beaches. This hitherto pristine shore has been left 'looking like a Dharavi' as Forum activist Hillary Cota put it, due to the apathy and defiance of the garbage contractor appointed by the Tourism Department.
Earlier, the Deputy Director Tourism who, at the request of the Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum had inspected the beach with her team and seen for herself the state of the beach,had telephonically instructed the contractor in the presence of Forum members,to clear the garbage but to no avail. PPC Executive Committee Member Franklin Fernandes who led the drive affirmed that the villagers would not allow their village to go to the dogs and would take up the issue with the MLA and the Chief Minister. Former Sarpanch Minguel Pereira who participated along with other newly elected panchas, provided gloves, bags and refreshments to the participants.
Earlier, the Deputy Director Tourism who, at the request of the Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum had inspected the beach with her team and seen for herself the state of the beach,had telephonically instructed the contractor in the presence of Forum members,to clear the garbage but to no avail. PPC Executive Committee Member Franklin Fernandes who led the drive affirmed that the villagers would not allow their village to go to the dogs and would take up the issue with the MLA and the Chief Minister. Former Sarpanch Minguel Pereira who participated along with other newly elected panchas, provided gloves, bags and refreshments to the participants.
REPORT BY: Xavier Cota
Convenor
Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum
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