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Rights panel takes cognisance of primary school near garbage treatment plant; summons authorities

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July 24- Goa Human Rights Commission(GHRC) has asked Education Director and management of a primary school at Porvorim to remain present before it on August 7 for hearing in connection with shifting of the school premises near a waste treatment plant. Notices have been issued in this regards to Director of Education and Chairman of Prabodhini Education Society. Parent had in their complaint made on July 23 appealed to the GHRC to initiate action in the matter. They had alleged that shifting of classes of the primary section to a new building near the Penha-de-Franca Garbage Plant, in polluted atmosphere was violation of human rights.