Sankhali, May 22 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday participated in the celebrations for the International Day for Biodiversity 2025 in Sankhali and felicitated individuals and communities recognised as Goa's Biodiversity Champions.

Goa's Biodiversity Champions are individuals and communities shaping a greener, more sustainable future for our state.

The chief minister said that from Khazan farming to Kulagars and sacred groves, biodiversity is deeply rooted in Goa's heritage. He also mentioned that the Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), supported by the Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB), continue to play a pivotal role in preserving our unique ecosystems through local action and community involvement.

He stated t...