Archive · 29 May 2025
Goa Human Rights Commission Issues Notice on Waste Collector Conditions
The Goa Human Rights Commission is looking into how garbage collectors in Santa Cruz are treated.
Someone complained that the workers have to deal with dangerous waste without proper protection like gloves.
They also live and work in dirty places without basic things like gloves or masks.
The commission has told the local officials to respond to the complaint.
The next step is a hearing on June 20th to discuss the situation.
The complaint says that the workers' rights to be treated with dignity, safety and in a humane environment have been violated.
Goa Human Rights Commission issued a notice.
The notice was issued to the BDO of Tiswadi and Secretary of Santa Cruz panchayat.
The complaint was filed by a panch member of the Santa Cruz panchayat.
The complaint highlights inhumane conditions for garbage collectors.
The commission called for replies by the next hearing on June 20.
- Who
- Goa Human Rights Commission, BDO of Tiswadi, Secretary of Santa Cruz panchayat, and garbage collectors.
- What
- A notice was issued regarding the working conditions of garbage collectors.
- When
- Wednesday, June 20 is the next hearing date.
- Where
- Santa Cruz panchayat, Goa
- Why
- To address concerns regarding inhumane working and living conditions of waste collectors.
Waste Collectors
Panchayat
Working conditions
Waste Collectors
Waste collectors face inhumane conditions, handling hazardous waste with bare hands, and lack basic equipment.
Panchayat
The article does not contain the panchayat's view
- Commission
- Goa Human Rights Commission
- Recipient of Notice
- BDO, Tiswadi and Secretary of Santa Cruz panchayat
- Complaint Filed By
- Inacio Domnic Pereira, panch member
- Next Hearing
- June 20
- Issue
- Inhumane conditions for garbage collectors