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Panaji: The government is in the process of drawing up a temporary plan to tackle the immediate beach cleaning crisis looming across the state.Drishti Lifesaving had discontinued its beach cleaning services after its contract ended on Monday. It also refuted the tourism minister’s claims that they withdrew at a time when the season is at its peak.“We have no work order to conduct any beach cleaning services. The first work order was issued in May, 2017. This was done in good faith and a reflection of our commitment to working with the government of Goa,” the official said.“Drishti is committed to ensuring a positive beach environment. “However, it was not possible to maintain the large workforce and fleet needed to run the entire service without clarity as our contract had ended,” the agency stated..