Events in Goa

Manipal Hospital Goa Celebrates World Environment Day as ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Sapling Blossoms into a Green Legacy

A sapling planted by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant at Manipal Hospital Goa under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative has blossomed into a thriving tree, symbolising environmental stewardship, sustainability, and a greener future

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Minister Vishwajit P. Rane Highlights Goa’s Push for Forest Conservation and Sustainable Development

Minister Vishwajit P. Rane highlighted Goa’s initiatives in forest conservation, wildlife protection, and eco-tourism aimed at balancing development with environmental sustainability.

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PM Modi Plants Kadamb Sapling Gifted by King Charles III on His 75th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling, a gift from British King Charles III, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The gesture symbolised a shared commitment to environmental conservation and continued collaboration between the UK and India.

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Sarvodaya High School Plants Seeds of Change with Green Drive in Collaboration with Forest Department

Sarvodaya Educational Society’s High School, Curchorem, partnered with the Forest & Marine Department, South Goa, on July 30, 2025, for a sapling distribution and plantation drive. With 815 saplings distributed, interactive eco-awareness sessions, and active student participation under the campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," the initiative reinforced the school’s commitment to sustainability.

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St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa NSS unit Commemorates Plantation Drive – “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0”

St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa commemorated the emotional and eco-conscious campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0” from June 30 to July 7, 2025, planting 70 saplings across campus as NSS volunteers honoured their mothers through environmental stewardship.