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.
Tag: Goa environment
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.
Parag Rangnekar Highlights Goa’s Fast-Changing Ecology Through Photography
Ecologist and naturalist Parag Rangnekar has called for greater awareness of Goa’s lateritic plateaus, which he describes as misunderstood yet vital ecosystems. Speaking at a lecture titled “Wild Goa Through the Viewfinder” at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Rangnekar showcased his two-decade photographic documentation of Goa’s biodiversity — from endemic species and rare birds to climate-driven ecological shifts — while emphasizing how photography can serve as a powerful tool for research and conservation.