Goa, July 9 -- While villages like Cotigao, Gaondogrem and Khola in Canacona are more well- known, the village of Sristhal basically meaning 'the abode of Lord Shiva', has remained different and retained its unique identity with its bountiful nature abundant with natural resources.

Against the backdrop of the destructive COVID pandemic, the locals have come forward in a big way undertaking innumerable community development projects.

The Biodiversity Management Committee of the village and the locals, have also helped various government and NGOs in lending their helping hand in the fight to control the spread of coronavirus.

Almost all of the 60% of the village population belonging to Schedule Tribe community practice agriculture while ...