Manipal Hospital Goa has launched ‘Ek Ped Beti Ke Naam’, a continuing plantation initiative under which the hospital will plant a tree to commemorate the birth of every girl child born at the hospital. Six fruit-bearing saplings were planted at the launch, representing six girl-child deliveries recorded during the previous month.
Tag: Goa environment
Goa DRS Prepares Unified QR Framework Ahead of April 2027 Rollout; Over 1,600 HoReCa Units Registered
The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority is working with the Excise Department on a unified QR framework and transition mechanism ahead of Phase I implementation from April 1, 2027. More than 1,600 hotels, restaurants, cafés and other HoReCa establishments have already registered.
Goa Union of Journalists Hosts ‘Understanding Mhadei’ Workshop in Sattari
Goa Union of Journalists organised its third workshop on the Mhadei river, educating members on its ecological significance and role as Goa’s lifeline.
Litter Reaches Goa’s Forest Trails and Waterfalls, Raising Concerns for Wildlife and Ecosystems
From trekking trails to waterfalls, litter such as plastic containers, bottles and packaging is increasingly appearing in Goa’s forests and natural spaces, raising concerns about environmental damage, wildlife safety and the sustainability of tourism.
Goa Forest Diversity Festival 2026 Inaugurated, Celebrating Nature, Culture and Conservation
The Goa Forest Diversity Festival 2026 was inaugurated in Panaji by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, bringing together forest communities, cultural traditions and conservation efforts to highlight Goa’s rich forest biodiversity and sustainable living practices.