State will introduce scheme to revive salt pans, says CM
Chief minister
Pramod Sawant
said that state govt will introduce a new scheme to revive salt pans in Goa. The scheme will be implemented through the Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB), said Sawant at the International Day for Biodiversity 2025 event at Sanquelim.
He felicitated various individuals and communities for their initiatives in biodiversity conservation.
'From khazan farming to kulagars and sacred groves, biodiversity is deeply rooted in Goa's heritage. Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), supported by the GSBB, continue to play a pivotal role in preserving our unique ecosystems through local action and community involvement. We will revive salt pans in Goa in collaboration with CSMCRI Bhavnagar and experts like Savita Kerkar.
Our focus will be on local bio-salt, livelihoods, and ecological restoration,' said Sawant.
He said that GoVan multi-processing centres, utilising local natural produce, run by women have been made operational by the state in Kudne, Pissurlem, Bhironda, Mayem, Pilgao, Verna, Dabhal, Sulcorna and Uguem. He said two more centers are now coming up at Sancorda and Rivona.
'These units are professionally managed to benefit women, farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Goa govt is committed to aligning biodiversity conservation with livelihood generation and sustainable development,' said Sawant.
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