YIMBY founder Gourov V. Pokle has been recognised with the “Inspiring Young Entrepreneur of the Year” award for his impactful work in decentralised waste management and community-led sustainability initiatives across Goa.
Tag: Green Initiatives
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.
JCI Panaji Launches “One LO Sustainable Project” with CCP and Goa Forest Department
JCI Panaji, in partnership with the Corporation of the City of Panaji and the Goa Forest Development Corporation, launched the One LO Sustainable Project with the plantation of several medicinal saplings across the city. The initiative promotes biodiversity, traditional healing, and environmental stewardship in line with the UN SDGs.
“Come Let’s Man-Groove”: Goa’s Green Guardians Rally for Mangrove Restoration at Cortalim Causeway
In celebration of World Mangrove Conservation Day, St. Joseph Vaz College, in collaboration with environmental groups, led a spirited mangrove plantation drive at Cortalim Causeway. With over 500 saplings planted and participation from students, cyclists, and nature lovers, the “Come Let’s Man-Groove” initiative highlighted the power of community in climate action and coastal resilience.
Goa Leads India’s Paperless Exam Revolution with LMExams Digital Pilot📍 Bambolim, Goa | 21st July 2025
In a pioneering move for sustainable and tech-driven education, Dr. K.B. Hedgewar Higher Secondary School in Goa has launched India’s first fully paperless school exams using LMExams’ DigiTaal devices. This national first sets the stage for climate-smart, secure, and NEP-aligned assessments across the country.
