Goa, May 29 -- The proposed solid waste treatment plant at Bainguinim, Goa, continues to face strong opposition, even as the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) prepares to revive the project. Originally designed as a 250-tonne-per-day (TPD) facility in 2019, the plant was later scaled down to 100 TPD with a revised cost of Rs.120 crore in an attempt to attract more bidders. However, multiple tender attempts have stalled at the qualification stage due to technical shortcomings, administrative delays, and persistent public resistance.

Local residents, panchayats, and elected representatives have consistently raised concerns about the plant's proximity to homes, schools, and heritage sites, warning of potential environmental and health...