Almeida High School, Ponda, in collaboration with JCI Ponda, Berger Paints Goa Factory, and the Goa Forest Department, celebrated World Environment Day with a tree plantation drive, distribution of 100 saplings, and an environmental elocution competition to inspire students towards sustainable living.
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Goa to Spotlight Culture, Wellness & Sustainability at ITB Asia 2025
Goa Tourism is set to showcase its rich cultural heritage, biodiversity, and regenerative tourism initiatives at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore, positioning the state as a destination for immersive and sustainable travel.
Karnataka Tells Goa It Will Take Elephant Omkar Only After Dussehra
The forest department is failing to control the wild elephant, Omkar, that has been destroying fields in Tambos in Pernem for three consecutive days. Goa forest minister Vishwajit Rane said discussions with Karnataka have resulted in a plan to relocate Omkar to a Karnataka elephant camp—but only after Dussehra. The ministers also agreed on a tripartite plan involving Maharashtra to address human-elephant conflict regionally.
Goa Launches Whale Shark Conservation Project with ₹75,000 Rescue Reward
On International Whale Shark Day, Goa’s Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane launched the Whale Shark Conservation Project in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India, Goa Forest Department, Fisheries Department, and Oracle India. A reward of ₹75,000 will be given to fishermen or individuals rescuing and releasing whale sharks and other endangered species.
Goa Celebrates Vanamahotsava 2025 with Tree Plantation and Wildlife Rescue Initiatives at GHS Savarde, Sattari
The Forest Department and Directorate of Education, Goa, celebrated Vanamahotsava 2025 at Government High School, Savarde, Sattari on July 14. Hon’ble Forest Minister Shri Vishwajit Rane led the event, launching the seedling distribution and wildlife rescue vans, and participated in the ceremonial planting of fruiting trees.