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Independence Day – Goan community Initiatives

This 15th of August 2020, India’s 74th Independence day, Goan citizens and communities gathered to take up various initiatives in doing good for the state of Goa.   1. Silent protest until August 31 to protect Taleigao fields A few citizens from parts of North Goa joined in a silent protest since August 15th 2020,…

20 August 2020 by Trella Rodrigues

Ray of hope for Curtorim’s flora and fauna

As of April 2018, Curtorim was on its way to being declared a biodiversity heritage site (BHS) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. A proposal for this was prepared by the Curtorim Biodiversity Management Committee and by means of a presentation, local stakeholders were informed about the proposal and had given their approval for the…

21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson

Goa’s first turtle conservation reserve to come up at Galgibaga

The Goa Forest Department has acquired 17 hectares of land along the Galgibag coast to create Goa’s first turtle conservation reserve, under a centrally sponsored scheme. A socio-economic survey for the same has already commenced and is being carried out by Dakshin Foundation. As per the Forest Department, steps are being taken to bring all…

21 September 2019 by Jill Ferguson