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Rapid Enhancement of Decentralised Municipal Waste processing capacity in the state of Goa

The Goa Foundation a premier environment monitoring NGO in Goa was established in 1987 by a group of environmentalists. The primary objective of the Foundation is to function as a strong pressure group that will resist projects, schemes and development plans that require irreversible destruction of the environment, will act on behalf of nature and the rights of wildlife and will not hesitate to recommend alternative solutions to pressing problems.

The project seeks to provide and initiate the implementation of long term, institutional solutions to the persistent problem of management and segregation of the solid wastes generated from commercial and residential sources in Goa. The main objective of the project is the creation of institutional capacity with statutory and institutional managers for environmentally safe handling and processing of solid waste into economically valuable products.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

The Goa Foundation

Country:

India

Area Of Work:

Multifocal Area
Climate Change Mitigation

Operational Phase:

Phase 2

Grant Amount:

US$ 26,473.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 82,788.08

Co-Financing in-Kind:

Project Number:

SGP/GEF/IND/OP2/03/GOA01

Start Date:

8/2003

End Date:

12/2005

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

For sustaining the project, the NGO has set up a non-profit company that will remain as a permanent source of information and expertise and expertise on solid waste management.

Policy Impact

The Goa Foundation has been closely working with the Municipal Councils and the Panchayats to build capacities and influence policy at the local government level for effective solid waste management. Ten municipal councils have undergone training under this project and two councils have adopted the model established by project.

Policy Influence

The Goa Foundation has been closely working with the Municipal councils and as a result has been given the responsibility to supervise the management of solid waste at two Municipal dumpsites on behalf of the Margao Municipal Council and the Mapusa Municipal Council. Around 1500-2000 kg of waste is being processed at these sites and the municipal council is selling the manure generated.

Planning non gef grant

The Goa Foundation is planning to scale-up the project through assistance from the municipal corporation and the Panchayats and discussions are on-going in this regard. The organization is also working on innovative concepts like 'Clean Panchayat' incentives to invlove Panchayats.

Capacity - Building Component

The capacity building program was targeted towards schools, Panchayats and the Municipal Corporations. A series of demonstrations, street plays and intensive workshops were done with the schools and Panchayats reaching about 200 school children and 30-35 Panchayat members. Practice-oriented training in management of waste for the personnel and staff of ten (10) Municipal Corporations were conducted. Participants were trained in the manufacturing of Effective Microorganisms (EM) solutions from EM concentrate. Visits to existing processing units were arranged.

Replication of project activities

The model that has been built by the Goa Foundation under the project is highly suitable for replication at other municipal sites. In this regard, discussions are on between the Goa Foundation and the Municipal Councils for adoption of the model at other dumping and mining sites. The vermicoposting pits at the schools and residential complexes are being replicated by individuals at thier own cost with technical assistance with the Goa Foundation.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

The project did not address the component of sustainable livelihoods. However, as the scaling-up is being envisaged this component can be addressed through involvement of rag-pickers.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The project has worked extensively on raising public awareness in matters of solid waste management. It has also started anti plastic campaigns and involved the schools and the community in it's endeavor.

Notable Community Participation

The project was mostly a technology driven project but the community was involved in the capacity building and awareness generation programmes. A number of training were organized for the schools, municipal councils, panchayats and resident welfare associations. Around 200 school children, 130 households and 35 Panchayat members participated in the trainings. Later the vermicomposting pits were adopted by the community at the household and school levels and individual costs.

Project sustainability

The sustainability aspect of the needs to be addressed further and the foundation is working towards this in close conjunction with the local government bodies. Private entrepreneurs are also being identified to take over the operations at the dumping sites while Goa Foundation keeps working as a promotional and technical assistance agency.

Project Results

Policy influence
The Goa Foundation has been closely working with the Municipal councils and as a result has been given the responsibility to supervise the management of solid waste at two Municipal dumpsites on behalf of the Margao Municipal Council and the Mapusa Municipal Council. Around 1500-2000 kg of waste is being processed at these sites and the municipal council is selling the manure generated.

Project sustainability
The sustainability aspect of the needs to be addressed further and the foundation is working towards this in close conjunction with the local government bodies. Private entrepreneurs are also being identified to take over the operations at the dumping sites while Goa Foundation keeps working as a promotional and technical assistance agency.

Replication of project activities
The model that has been built by the Goa Foundation under the project is highly suitable for replication at other municipal sites. In this regard, discussions are on between the Goa Foundation and the Municipal Councils for adoption of the model at other dumping and mining sites. The vermicoposting pits at the schools and residential complexes are being replicated by individuals at thier own cost with technical assistance with the Goa Foundation.

Planning to scale up through non-GEF grants
The Goa Foundation is planning to scale-up the project through assistance from the municipal corporation and the Panchayats and discussions are on-going in this regard. The organization is also working on innovative concepts like 'Clean Panchayat' incentives to invlove Panchayats.

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