Saligao: The Herbal Garden and Mini Amphitheatre at Alto Saulem, Pilerne, were inaugurated at a ceremony focused on promoting biodiversity, environmental awareness, and community participation.
Chief Guest and MLA Kedar Naik underlined the need to preserve Goa’s rich heritage of medicinal plants and to develop public spaces that encourage learning, culture, and sustainability.
The event was attended by Reshma Bandodkar, Adhyaksha of the North Goa Zilla Panchayat; Pradip Sarmukadam, Member Secretary of the Goa State Biodiversity Board; Ajay Govekar, Deputy Sarpanch of the Pilerne Panchayat; and Sandeep Bandodkar, former Zilla Panchayat member from Reis Magos, among others.
Members of the Pilerne Panchayat were also present, including Ankita Naik, Akshay Govekar, Santosh Bandodkar, and Ashwini Chodankar, along with Karan Govekar, VDC Convenor, and Sayaji Rane, BMC Convenor, besides other dignitaries and local residents.
Speakers at the function said the Herbal Garden would help conserve and showcase medicinal plants while creating awareness among citizens, students, and visitors about their traditional uses. The Mini Amphitheatre is expected to serve as a hub for cultural programmes, environmental initiatives, and community events.
The project represents a collaborative effort of the Goa State Biodiversity Board and the Pilerne Panchayat to strengthen environmental conservation while promoting social and cultural development at the village level.
