Drinking at Goa beaches to attract Rs 10,000 fine
Goa Tourism director Menino D Souza said that boards have been installed to warn people against drinking on beaches
BusinessToday.In | January 13, 2021 | Updated 09:57 IST
Some tourists have also reported foot injuries after accidently stepping on broken glass shards
Goa s tourism department has decided to impose a fine of Rs 10,000 for drinking on beaches. This was decided after several areas were found littered with liquor bottles and other waste after New Year.
Goa Tourism director Menino D Souza said that boards have been installed to warn people against drinking on beaches. D Souza added, The tourism department will enforce the amended Act through police. Once we have our Tourist Police Force, we will be able to do it on our own. He added the litter left behind was cleared the next day. Although the waste on beaches is cleared three times a day, the state tourism minister said it is a mammoth task for workers to spot eve