Daijiworld Media Network - Porvorim
Porvorim, Nov 19: In a decisive push towards environmental sustainability and heritage preservation, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday chaired three major high-level meetings at Mantralaya, Porvorim. The sessions included the State Governing Council for Climate Change, the Special Task Committee on Salt Pans, and the Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA).
The meetings collectively reviewed Goa’s climate resilience strategies, traditional livelihood revival plans, and ecological conservation efforts — forming a key part of the state’s long-term environmental roadmap.
Chairing the first meeting of the State Governing Council for Climate Change, Sawant assessed Goa’s comprehensive climate resilience framework, including mitigation priorities and sustainable development goals.
Key highlights included the operational rollout of the State Action Plan for Climate Change and approval of the Climate & Disaster Resilient Green Goa Project.
“We emphasised strong coordination across departments and active community participation to protect our environment and secure a greener, climate-resilient future for Goa,” the Chief Minister said.
The second meeting — the inaugural session of the Special Task Committee on Salt Pans — saw the launch of a landmark initiative, aimed at supporting and rejuvenating Goa’s traditional salt-producing communities.
The scheme focuses on:
• Conservation of age-old salt pans
• Financial aid for salt pan owners
• Reviving traditional salt farming practices
• Preserving Goa’s cultural and agrarian heritage
“This initiative will give a new lease of life to Goa’s traditional salt industry,” Sawant said, urging public support to strengthen the livelihoods of salt pan farmers.
During the 19th meeting of the Goa State Wetland Authority, key decisions were taken regarding the conservation and monitoring of existing wetlands, identification of new sites for protection, and sustainable use of mining pits for ecological purposes.
“We are committed to protecting Goa’s wetlands and ensuring sustainable ecological management for future generations,” the Chief Minister added, reaffirming the government’s commitment to environment-centric governance.
With Tuesday’s meetings, the Goa government has signalled a clear and robust approach towards climate resilience, heritage revival, and ecological protection — strengthening its position as a state focused on sustainable development.