Goa, April 2 -- KARSTEN MIRANDA

karsten@herald-goa.com

MARGAO: Once known for its lush green paddy fields that stretched across the landscape, Benaulim's agricultural heritage has gradually faded as tourism took centre stage and fishing remained the traditional livelihood. Now, the village's traditional governing body is determined to reclaim this lost identity through an ambitious revival of its abandoned farmlands.

The Benaulim Comunidade, having recently elected a managing committee after years without elections, has embarked on a mission to transform fallow lands back into productive agricultural spaces. Led by President Orlando Mesquita, Attorney Amancio Fernandes, Treasurer Caetano Fernandes, and Escrivao Nilesh Dessa, the commit...