LIST OF MEMBERS OF GOA STATE STEERING COMMITTEE, NBSAP
The first meeting of the Goa State Working Committee of the National Biodiversity and Strategy & Action Plan Project was held at the office of the Conservator of Forests, Dr. Sashi Kumar at 3rd Floor, Junta House, Panjim, Goa, on 8th December, 2000 from 3.30-5.00 p.m.
Persons present:
1. Dr.Claude Alvares
2. Dr.Sashi Kumar
3. Dr.Nandakumar Kamat
4. Mr.Rajendra Kerkar
5. Dr.Kasturi Desai
6. Mr.Prakash Parienkar
7. Ms.Bernadette Gomes
8. Mr.Nirmal Kulkarni
9. Mr.Harvey D’Souza
10. Mr.Mahendra Phaldessai
11. Ms.Vyjayanti Prabhugaonkar
12. Mr.Jairam Gaonkar
Suhas Thakur and Arun Parulekar indicated in advance that though they were happy to work with the Committee, they could not attend the first meeting due to other commitments made earlier.
At the outset, Dr.Sashi Kumar welcomed the members of the Working Committee to his office.
Dr.Claude Alvares first provided the background to the project. He explained that the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) has initiated a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Project, which is intended to end up in a comprehensive, ready-to-act-on, national conservation plan for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.
The Goa Foundation and the Goa Forest Department had been identified as the organisations to take up the responsibility for the project in Goa. The previous Conservator of Forests, Mr.Richard D’Souza suggested that the Goa Foundation should take up the primary responsibility, with the Forest Department playing a supporting role.
This being agreed to, the Goa Foundation set about identifying persons to be involved in the project. In a series of discussions with Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, it was felt that care should be taken not to confine the group to academics and scientists, but that it should have at least 50% representation from other groups with interest and involvement in biodiversity related issues at the individual or community level.
The project will survey the literature and existing programmes and seek to identify the gaps in knowledge and proceed to have them filled to the extent necessary. After 7-8 months, an interim report will be prepared, to be followed by a final report two months thereafter. Dr.Alvares said that the group should try to evolve a mobile exhibition in Konkani after the completion of the project. This exhibition could be taken around all parts of Goa and would serve to educate the people and initiate conservation programmes relating to biodiversity issues.
He informed the Committee that the budget for the project is Rs.3 lakhs of which 50% has already been received. The Committee as a whole will decide on the manner of utilisation of the grant.
Dr.Nandkumar Kamat then explained the scientific aspects of the project, based on the note "National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan" circulated earlier.
He explained that the members of the Committee had been selected taking into account the actual work done by each member in the field. A lot of local-level knowledge has been documented. Detailed information on many aspects of biodiversity is available with the Forest Department, the University of Goa, the National Institute of Oceanography and other organisations.
As such, the question arises: What exactly is it that this group can do? We must take into account each locality and the various types of ecosystems in Goa, look at the biodiversity issues there, consider issues like genetic variation, e.g. there are many varieties of mangos in Goa, some of which are in danger of dying out.
He pointed out that there is not much use trying to document different species, as this work has already been substantially completed for the state. For example, the species of mammals in Goa are well documented and similar is the case with other animals and plants. One important area to focus on is the man-nature interaction as relatively little work has been done in this regard. He pointed out that it would be best to give clearly defined responsibilities to each member of the group and work to a time-bound pattern.
Each member of the group expressed his/her views and interest and areas for work to start with were identified as follows:
It was agreed that outline papers and proposals for studying these issues would be submitted to Dr.Kamat by 23rd Dec. 2000. He will work on these proposals, finalise them, financial allocations can be made and work can commence. A preliminary report should be ready a month from that time.
Progress will be discussed at the next meeting of the Committee which will be held at the same venue on 24th Jan. 2001.
The second meeting of the Goa State Working Committee of the National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan Project was held at the office of the Conservator of Forests, Dr. Sashi Kumar at 3rd Floor, Junta House, Panjim, Goa, on 24th January, 2001 from 3.30-5.00 p.m.
Persons present:
1. Dr.Sashi Kumar
2. Dr.Nandakumar Kamat
3. Mr.Rajendra Kerkar
4. Dr.Kasturi Desai
5. Mr.Prakash Parienkar
6. Ms.Bernadette Gomes
7. Mr.Harvey D'Souza
8. Mr.Mahendra Phaldessai
9. Ms.Vyjayanti Prabhugaonkar
10. Mr.Jairam Gaonkar
11. Mr. Paresh Porob
12. Mr. Bhalchandra Mayekar
13. Mr. Vidyadhar Gadgil
Mr. Manoj Borkar informed that since he was out of town he was unable to attend the meeting.
At the outset, Dr.Sashi Kumar welcomed the members of the Working Committee.
Dr. Kamat shared with the members an article on the NBSAP written by Ashish Kothari in the Feb.2 issue of Frontline magazine. This article has a lot of relevant information and will be circulated to all the members.
As far as the schedule for the work is concerned, he pointed out that it is necessary to work out a strict time-bound schedule. It was agreed that the main work should be completed by the 5th June, World Environment Day. This means that the final reports by the members should be submitted to Dr. Kamat by 15th May to give him sufficient time to work on the overall report. It was also decided that the interim reports should be submitted by 31st March. The comments sent by Dr. Kothari and Dr.wafar were then discussed point by point.
Regarding the proposed exhibition, members assented to the suggestion from A. Kothari and Dr. Wafar that this be done in the middle of the project rather than at the end as this would be one valuable way to elicit feedback, inputs etc. from the communities. This of course will mean that the exhibit will focus on biodiversity issues in general rather than specific output of the project. Posters on the issue of biodiversity will also be designed for display all over Goa. There will be a press conference on 1st Feb. at 4 p.m. at Hotel Nova Goa. All the members of the committee should attend and give an overall perspective to the press on the project. Goa Foundation will coordinate these activities, which will all aim towards creating public awareness and generating response and involvement of the Goan people in general.
There was some discussion on Joint Management of Protected Areas. Dr. Sashi Kumar pointed out that this was only theoretical in nature as no joint management has been attempted in Goa. Members felt that we need to move in this direction. The first step is to take into account people's apprehensions regarding community rights & development and how conservation efforts will impact on these. It must be ensured that substantial benefits from conservation and its spin-offs (like eco-tourism) should go to local people.
After this, Dr. Kamat led a discussion on the specific project proposals he has received. He will be in regular touch with all the members and guide the efforts.
(The following is not meant to be a detailed or comprehensive description of each project but only a broad outline.)
Dr. Kasturi Desai will work on making complete lists of the species (excluding microorganisms) in Goa from secondary sources. These will basically be scientific taxonomic lists. The data already exists--the task is to compile it from existing sources. She should also make lists of ecosystems, habitats etc. as also agro-biodiversity lists. An amount of Rs. 5000 is approved for this work.
Manoj Borkar will conduct an intensive field survey in 2 talukas, Mormugao and Salcette. The work will include coastal ecology and ethno-icthyology. Species of fish will be listed, as well as traditional knowledge about them. Man-biodiversity interaction will also be studied. Lists of arachnids, butterflies and reptiles will be made. Use of biodiversity in ethnomediocine will be studied. Traditional fishing practices will be documented, as well as self-imposed restrictions on fishing. The practice of crocodile worship will be documented. Approved amount Rs. 18000.
Mahendra Phaldessai and Vyjayanti Prabhugaonkar will work in Quepem, Canacona and Sanguem (southern tip). Their areas of study will be: Traditional occupations; traditional seed conservation and varieties of seeds and cultivars; wild vegetable and mushroom variety diversity; relationship between biodiversity and traditional arts and crafts (use of cane, bamboo, grasses etc.); documentation of agricultural biodiversity; medicinal plants; animal husbandry (breeds of cattle, goats etc.); traditional fisheries and recent impacts of tourism and mechanisation etc. Approved amount: Rs.14000.
Mr. Jairam Gaonkar will work exclusively on medicinal plants, their preparation, uses etc., in Canacona, with specific focus on ethnomedicine and biodiversity, in which he will document the types of plants and animal products used in traditional medicine, diseases treated, names of practitioners etc. Amount approved: Rs.6000.
Mr. Prakash Parienkar will also focus on similar topics as Phaldessai and Prabhugaonkar. His study area will be Sattari taluka and north of Khandepar river, south of the Madei. Amount approved: Rs.8000.
Bernadette Gomes will work in the Rivona area, between Betul and Varca and in Sanguem. The focus of work will be the same as Phaldessai and Prabhugaonkar. Amount approved: Rs.10000.
Rajendra Kerkar will work in the area north of the Madei basin and also cover Bicholim, pernem and the north Goa rivers. He will also document various aspects of biodiversity, but his specific focus will be sacred groves and their role in preservation of biodiversity. Approved amount: Rs.7000.
Geographically, the areas covered by Harvey D'Souza and Nirmal Kulkarni will cut across Sattari, Ponda, and Sangeum, but their focus is entirely different--fauna and their interaction with man and the implications of this for biodiversity. An amount of Rs. 5000 each is approved.
Bhalchandra Mayekar is an expert on snakes and will focus on snakes and reptiles in North Goa. He is to submit a proper proposal to Dr. Kamat on this. Tentative amount Rs. 5000/-
Paresh Porob expressed his inability to take up any work under this project as he is tied up with some other work.
Dr. Sashi Kumar will work on Joint Management of Protected Areas and see how traditional knowledge of local communities can be put to use in JPA and how ensuring benefit to local communities will help in protection and conservation of biodiversity.
The interim reports of above groups would be submitted by March 31st to Dr. Kamat. There would be at least two workshops to present and discuss these reports.
Vidyadhar Gadgil gave some information regarding financial aspects. An amount of 30% will be released after approval of the proposal and work plan, another 30% after submission and approval of the interim report and the final 40% after submission and approval of the final report. Goa Foundation can be contacted for any clarifications.
Approved milestones for monitoring progress of the project:
The third meeting of the Goa State Working Committee of the National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan Project was held at the office of the Conservator of Forests, Dr. Shashi Kumar at 3rd Floor, Junta House, Panjim, Goa, on 18th April, 2001 from 3.30-5.30 p.m.
Persons present:
Dr.Shashi Kumar first introduced Mr.C.A.Reddy, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), who submitted a short note on the subject of the possibilities and potentials of taking up joint protected area management programmes in Goa.
Dr.Claude Alvares said that Dr.N.P.S.Varde had communicated his inability to attend the meeting since he had just returned from an official tour.
Dr.Wafar gave some feedback regarding the progress of work in Goa. He said that Goa is ahead of most other states in terms of the amount of work completed. He reiterated the concerns which he had expressed in an earlier letter, viz.,
Dr.Kamat stated that these concerns had been kept in mind and action was being taken. Regarding the progress of the project, he said that only 4 members had submitted their assignments as required — Mr.Mahendra Phaldessai, Ms.Vaijayanti Prabhugaonkar, Dr.Bernadette Gomes and Mr.Jairam Gaonkar. He gave each of them detailed suggestions regarding the gaps they need to fill in to complete their work.
Dr.Kasturi Desai and Dr.Manoj Borkar raised the issue of the format in which the report is to be submitted. Dr.Kamat repeated the points made at the earlier meeting, i.e. the report should basically be like a dissertation, but members need not write introductions etc. It would be best to get to the results of the research immediately. The research can be supported by photo-documentation. Samples should also be collected, as these will be useful.
Dr.Wafar said that an important part of the NBSAP is its planning and strategy component, and reports should look into this and not just be a mere documentation. Dr.Kamat said that all reports should contain action points for conserving biodiveristy at the end, under the following heads:
1. Action proposed
2. Objectives of action
3. Agency
4. Resources required
5. Proposed time frame
The report submitted by Mr.Phaldessai and Ms.Prabhugaonkar was circulated to give some indication to members regarding how the final output is to be organised.
Dr.Kamat said that it is disturbing that so many persons are yet to submit the interim reports. This would throw the whole schedule out of gear. He would not be able to complete the work in time (5th June) and he has many other commitments after that date. It was unanimously agreed that all interim reports are to be submitted by 5th May.
Regarding the workshops in North and South Goa, it was felt that an all-Goa workshop could be held around the end of May when all the reports are in and Dr.Kamat has made some progress on compiling the final report.
Dr.Alvares said that a proposal has been submitted by the Swami Vivekanand Smruti Samiti to the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Goa. This proposal is likely to be sanctioned and the mobile exhibition can be held all over Goa.
On financial matters, the second instalment of the approved budget is being released to each of the members as soon as they have submitted their reports. They should contact Mr.Gadgil at the Goa Foundation office in this regard.
The next meeting of the committee will be held only after all interim reports have been submitted. Dr.Kamat will intimate each member individually regarding what work needs to be done to complete their reports. Dr.Kamat also said that he is now shifting to quarters in the university and he can now be contacted there.
PRESS RELEASE
NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY & ACTION PLAN — GOA REGION
A large number of individuals, ranging from scientists to ordinary farmers and senior bureaucrats to fisherfolk, are taking part in one of India's biggest-ever action-oriented, research enterprises, the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).
Biodiversity has become a major international concern in the wake of efforts by foreign multinational firms to pirate and patent much of this wealth without making any payments. Corporations are also exploring scientific insights available in traditional knowledge systems with a view to patenting such insights for purposes of profit. The recent attempts by Americans to patent neem, turmeric and basmati rice are well-known.
As a country located in the tropics, India is a huge storehouse of biological wealth. Documenting our biodiversity and creating awareness regarding its importance is a vital step towards ensuring that our country's rich biological and cultural heritage is not stolen and privatised and remains available to future generations.
In Goa, the NBSAP project is being executed under the auspices of the Goa Forest Department and the Goa Foundation, a reputed environmental NGO. The project is being guided and coordinated by Dr. Nandkumar Kamat of Goa University.
Biodiversity is defined as the inherent diversity of nature expressed in its various living forms and species, ranging from microbes to fauna and flora.
The NBSAP understands 'biodiversity' is its widest sense, to include all levels of biodiversity, ecological and evolutionary processes, including natural ecosystems, e.g. forests, grasslands, wetlands, deserts, mountains, coastal and marine areas; 'wild' species and varieties; agricultural ecosystems, e.g. farmlands, pastures, capture fisheries and aquaculture; and domesticated species and varieties.
Goa, though a small state, is a biodiversity hotspot. Blessed with a wide variety of habitats in a small area, the state has a wide variety of species. Man's fruitful interaction with the natural environment over the centuries has enabled him to sustainably exploit this biodiversity for the benefit of society.
Unfortunately, Goa too has come under the sway of pressures for indiscriminate development. Unchecked exploitation of natural resources without proper regulation and controls has led to an alarming situation, where we are on the verge of losing much of our species biodiversity.
Furthermore, with changing times, much of the traditional knowledge about biodiversity is being lost as people lose touch with nature. It is vital that a strategy and action plan for preserving Goa's biodiversity is prepared before it is too late.
The NBSAP process in Goa will cover conservation of biodiversity at ecosystemic, species, and genetic levels; sustainable use of biological resources; social, economic, political and inter-generational equity issues; and ethical, cultural, scientific and economic dimensions.
The NBSAP is designed as a participatory exercise, reaching out to a large number of village-level organisations and movements, NGOs, academics and scientists, government officers from various line agencies, the private sector, politicians, and others who have a stake in biodiversity. The NBSAP is as much a process as a final product, and will evoke much wider ownership of the process and product, and go a long way towards ensuring the implementation of what is recommended in the final NBSAP.
Researchers are already fanning out in all parts of Goa, collecting vital data and interacting with communities to document traditional knowledge of biodiversity and understand the myriad uses to which man has put biodiversity.
Besides, workshops and meetings will be held, seeking inputs from farmers, fisherfolk, and other user communities who are directly dependent on or have traditionally related to biodiversity.
Inputs are being sought from a wide range of expert and experienced individuals and organisations working on various aspects of biodiversity, including scientists, social activists, academics, students, industrialists, cultural leaders, politicians, etc. The whole process will maximise the use of the local languages, viz. Konkani and Marathi, in order to make it truly participatory.
From this exercise, a regional strategy and action plan for Goa will be prepared which will mesh with inter-state, ecoregional strategy and action plans and the national strategy and action plans. The process is to result in detailed project proposals for action to conserve this vital resource at all levels.
Members of the Steering Committee for the project include Dr.Sashi Kumar, Conservator of Forests; Dr.Claude Alvares of the Goa Foundation; Dr. Mohideen Wafar, National Institute of Oceanography, Dr.Kasturi Desai from Ponda; Dr.Manoj Borkar, Carmel College, Nuvem; Ms.Bernadette Gomes, Government College, Quepem; Rajendra Kerkar, Jairam Gaonkar, Vaijayanti Prabhugaonkar, Mahendra Phaldessai, Bhalchandra Mayekar and Prakash Parienkar, environmental experts; Harvey D'Souza and Nirmal Kulkarni, animal rights activists.
Any individual/organisation who wishes to contribute to the process in terms of information, traditional knowledge, insights into biodiversity and its uses etc. should contact Dr.Nandkumar Kamat, e-mail: 'nkamat@unigoa.ernet.in' or the Goa Foundation, Mapusa, Tel.No.263305
Claude Alvares
Director
|
No |
NAME |
ADDRESS |
OCCUPATION |
Age |
|
1. |
Lado Gaovkaar |
Dhavey-Tar Sattari |
Farming |
45 |
|
2. |
Ganesh Paryekaar |
Dhavey-Tar Sattari |
Plantation |
40 |
|
3. |
Laximan Gaovde |
Kumtal, Sattari |
Farming |
70 |
|
4. |
Narayan Gaovkaar |
Kumtai, Sattari |
Farming |
40 |
|
5. |
Anant Gawas |
Shirolli, Sattari |
Farming |
72 |
|
6. |
Sita Gaovkaar |
Savordem, Sattari |
House Work |
65 |
|
7. |
Bhana Gaovkaar |
Savordem, Sattari |
Farming |
48 |
|
8. |
Laximan Gaovkaar |
Savordem, Sattari |
Planation |
43 |
|
9. |
Surya Maylekaar |
Shal-Maylavali, Sattari |
Plantation |
45 |
|
10. |
Bablo Kharpalkaar |
Barajan, Sattari |
Farming |
37 |
|
11. |
Kushta Veluskar |
Dhavey - Sattari |
Farming |
53 |
|
12. |
Fateli Gaovkaar |
Kudsey – Tisk, Sattari |
Farming |
70 |
|
13. |
Sagun Matnekar |
Kudsey – Tisk , Sattati |
Farming |
65 |
|
14. |
Jano Doyefodey |
Bandir, Sattari |
Farming |
60 |
|
15. |
Babo Pingly |
Dhavey – Daangarmal |
Dairy Farming |
58 |
|
16. |
Maajeyloo Paryekar |
Shir, Sattari |
Plantation |
42 |
|
17, |
Raghoba Gaovkaar |
Karmalli, Sattari |
Plantation |
37 |
|
18. |
Sallo Majik |
Karmalli, Sattari |
House Work |
42 |
|
19. |
Gurudas Mest |
Savordem, Sattari |
Carpaintry |
55 |
|
20. |
Babo Kharwat |
Dhavey – Daangarmal |
"Aawaar" |
45 |
|
21. |
Lado Harvalkaar |
Khatondey Sattari |
Farming |
33 |
|
22. |
Parvati Harijan |
Sarvordem, Sattari |
Bamboo Work |
53 |
|
23. |
Yeshwant Harijan |
Sarvordem, Sattari |
Bamboo Work |
57 |
|
24. |
Shivaji More |
Sonaal, Sattari |
Plantation |
62 |
|
25. |
Shankar Heeru Gaovkaar |
Ohkamb, Dharbandoda |
Plantation |
55 |
|
26 |
Aavdoo Gaovkaar |
Ohkamb, Dharbandoda |
House Work |
47 |
|
27. |
Parvati Bablo Gaovkaar |
Moley, Sangeum |
House Work |
53 |
|
28. |
Chandrakant Naik |
Moley, Bandomal |
Farming |
50 |
|
29. |
Narayan Paryekaar |
Moley, Bandomal |
Plantation |
60 |
| No. | NAME | ADDRESS | AGE | OCCUPATION |
| 1. | Jaywant Chari | Paigind | 66 | Blacksmith |
| 2. | Raiyu Chari | Komal | 60 | Blacksmith |
| 3. | Babusoo Gaovkaar | Rivan | 69 | |
| 4. | Vinod Paigindkar | Paigind | 88 | |
| 5. | Paul Peirera | Paigind | 53 | |
| 6. | Sadhanand Bhandari | Gaaley | 50 | Cattle Rearer |
| 7. | Takoo Zaroo | Dhambel | 67 | |
| 8. | Pandurang Paigindkar | Paigind | 65 | |
| 9. | Narayan Sethkaar | Shirvai , Capeum | 55 | Potter (makes pots from mud) |
| 10. | Rajaram Sethkaar | Shirvai, Capeum | 55 | " |
| 11. | Vittal Parwaar | Paigind | 51 | Harijan |
| 12. | Ansted Fernandes | Rivan | 55 | Harijan |
| 13. | Kaitan Dias | Pansuley | 63 | Potter |
| 14. | Angelina Dias | Pansuley | 55 | Potter |
| 15. | Augustin Fernandes | Gaodongari | 65 | " |
| 16. | Rama Gaovkar | Yeda –Khotegao | 53 | Handicraft |
| 17. | Bhisoo Gaovkar | Bhadey | 62 | |
| 18. | Srikant Chari | Paigind | 43 | Carpenter |
| 19. | Ram Velip | Yeda Khotegao | 45 | |
| 20. | Shabhi Gadho | Paigind | 52 | Broom Maker |
| 21. | Jaanu Puno Gaovkaar | Aavalli | 70 | |
| 22. | Saangtoo Velip | Aavalli | 50 | Farming |
| 23. | Leo Monterio | Chipley | 53 | |
| 24. | Kushta Paagi | Talpan | 48 | Fisherman |
| 25. | Purso Gaovkaar | Gholey | 60 | Farmer |
| 26. | Sudhakar Naik | Kholla | 61 | Farmer |
| 27. | Babu Puto Raikar | Paigind | 55 | Goldsmith |
| 28. | Tirkappa Gana Chari | Bhatpal | 62 | Brass. Copper Potter |
| 29. | Pradeep Chitari | Demani | 40 | Carpenter |
| 30. | Satish Palgaovkar | Chavadi Cancona | 46 | Cashew Seller |
| 31. | Sita Gaovkar | Indrawada | 58 | Mat Netting |
| 32. | Shabha Gaovkar | Naney | 49 | Farming |
| 33. | Ratnakar Velip | Bhunudey, Capeum | 46 | Prist & Farming |
| 34. | Shiva Chari | Eidar Loyolla | 55 | Carpenter |
| 35. | Luis Fernandes | Cancona | 49 | R.F.O |
| 36. | Shri. Khushali Bhagat | Mastimal-Cancona | 50 | Potter |
| 37. | Shri. Alfred Fernandes | Pansuley | 65 | Potter |
| 38. | Shri. Vishwanath Ramchandra Sethkaar | Shirvai, Capeum | 45 | Carpenter |
| 39. | Shri. Jokem Aaton Dias | Capeum – Bharsey | 50 | Blacksmith |
| 40. | Shri. Devidas Chari | Khusmand | 42 | Carpenter |
| 41. | Shri. Moolu Chari | Kakodey-Capeum | 50 | Carpenter |
| 42. | Shri Gulab Chari | Khadadbad-Loyolla, Cancona | 60 | " |
| 43. | Shri . Baboli Chari | Eiddar Paigind, Cancona | 65 | " |
| 44. | Shri. Halpaa Ganchari | Nagarsey- Cancona | 70 | Sale Steel, Copper, Brass Poter |
| 45. | Shri. Raghunath Shinde | Eiddar, Loyolla | 65 | Sale Bangals |
| 46. | Shri. Sheik Suliman | Kumbal-Cancona | 62 | Rope Maker |
| 47. | Shri. Sheik Ekbal | Kumbal- Cancona | 35 | |
| 48. | Smt. Radha Bhiku Pabhudesai | Poley- Cancona | 52 | Flower Plantation |
| 49. | Smt. Uma Ramachandra Paigindkar | Bandegal – Cancona | 52 | Farming |
| 50. | Smt. Satyavati Balkrishna Chari | Eiddar – Loyola | 64 | Rope maker |
| 51. | Smt. Sabastau D’Silva | Bhabarey – Mashe | 45 | |
| 52. | Smt. Marisatan Barioto | Sandolshe – Cancona | 68 | |
| 53. | Smt. Camarlin Viagus | Magdhal – Cancona | 60 | |
| 54. | Smt. Bhaghaivati Prabha Gadho | Valvadoo – Paigind | 50 | Flower Business |
| 55. | Shri. Gopal Chitari | Deymani – Capeum | 62 | Carpenter |
| 56. | Shri. Pradeep Chitari | Deymani – Capeum | 45 | " |
| 57. | Shri. Martin Minin Fernandes | Savordem – Capeum | 50 | |
| 58. | Shri. Prob Fernandes | Aamoley – Capeum | 35 | |
| 59. | Shri. Ganesh Bandhari | Paigind | 67 | |
| 60. | Shri. Devidas Paigindkar | Bandhegal, Kharegal – Cancona | 34 | Dairy Farming |
| 61. | Shri. Kushta Betu Vilpi | Bharshe – Capeum | 50 | Farming |
| 62. | Shri. Govind Gaovkar | Bandodey – Capeum | 80 | |
| 63. | Shri. Mukund Bandekar | Aagonde – Cancona | 62 | Farming. Plantation , Cattle rearing, |
| 64. | Shri. Sauru Gainu Pagi | Panaifod – Cancona | 65 | Farming |
| 65. | Smt. Laxmi Parwaar | Sirvakhado , Balai – Capeum | 63 | Bamboo Work |
| 66. | Shri. Suryakant Parwaar | Jheltavado – Cancona | 35 | Bamboo Work |
| 67. | Shri. Surya Kudalkar | Cancona | 60 | Cobbler |
| 68. | Shri. Chandru Kudalkar | Tudal – Gaovdhogar | 58 | " |
| 69. | Shri. Tukaram Mudkaikar | Kusmand – Capeum | 50 | " |
| 70. | Shri. Vishwanath Naik | Galvalkhol – Cancona | 55 | Farming |
| 71. | Shri. Sharad Fatarphekar | Fatarphai – Kital | 50. | Pottry Farming |
| 72. | Shri. Vishram Pagi | Kumbal – Cancona | 48 | Fisherman |
| 73. | Shri. Kushta Talpankar | Talpan –Cancona | 55 | Fisherman |
| 74 | Shri. Dattaram Moshnu Pagi | Aagonde – Cancona | 48 | Fisherman |
| 75. | Shri. Datta Ghidu Pagi | Khol – Cancona | 64 | Fisherman |
| 76. | Shri. Sailesh Pagi | Kumbal Patne | 26 | Fisherman |
| 77. | Shri. Praladh Pagi | Tarir – Cancona | 25 | Fisherman |
| 78. | Shri. Pandurang Pagi | Kajalkade – Cancona | 72 | Fisherman |
| 79. | Shri. Amrel Fernandes | Cancona | 50 | Other Occupation |
| 80. | Shri. Mohan Naik | Amona – Capeum | " | |
| 81. | Shri. Puno Vilip | Vazawada – Cancona | 36 | " |
| 82. | Shri. Aagust Beretto | Chipaley – Cancona | 34 | " |
| 83. | Shri. Dena Devidas | Khotigao – Cancona | 70 | " |
| 84. | Shri. Gopal Devidas | Morpil – Capeum | 60 | " |
| 85. | Shri. Luckmo Gaovkar | Kajuwado – Capeum | 28 | " |
| 86. | Shri. Arjun Gaovkar | Kanibagh – Capeum | 30 | " |
| 87. | Shri. Khushali Vilip | Morpil – Capeum | 32 | " |
| 88. | Shri. Ulas Pai Bhatikar | Sadholshe - Cancona | 50 | " |
| 89. | Smt. Beretto | Mastimal | " | |
| 90. | Nagu Gaovkar | Amone – Paigind | 48 | Farming |
| 91. | Shri, Devu Vilip | Mahalwado | 62 | Prist |
| 92. | Shri. Bhiso Paigindkar | Paigind | 63 | Musical Instrument Player |
| 93. | Shri. Nishakant Tangsey | Paigind | 44 | Prist |
| 94. | Shri. Modko Gaovkar | Yeda | 65 | Farmer |
| 95. | Shri. Laximant Pagi | Mashe | 62 | |
| 96. | Shri. Babuli Chari | Eiddar | 60 | |
| 97. | Shri. Anant Naik | Kolsar | 62 | |
| 98. | Shri. Manel Dias | Mahalwada | 42 | |
| 99. | Shri. Devu Vilip | Avali | 55 | Cat Seller |
| 100. | Mahalaxmi Gaovkar | Yeda | 53 | |
| 101. | Gun Vilip | Yeda | 54 | Cat Seller |
| 102. | Jayu Gaovkar | Yeda | 50 | |
| 103. | Sita Gaovkar | Yeda | 55 | |
| 104. | Pavato Gaovkar | Yeda | 62 | |
| 105. | Gune Kudhalkar | Paigind | 61 | |
| 106. | Salu Kulekar | Kutani Paigind | 48 | |
| 107. | John Romald Beretto | Katiabagh | 45 | |
| 108. | Rukhmini Vilip | Mahalwada | 60 | Farmer |
| 109. | Shantaram Vilip | Mahalwada | 49 | Farmer |
| 110. | Anandu Gane | Charrasta, Cancona | 55 | |
| 111. | Rukhmin Parwar | Paigind | 46 | |
| 112. | Babu Vilip | Khotigao | 45 |
Date: 30th May 2001 Venue: Pilar Seminary, Pilar, Goa
Persons present:
1. Dr.Claude Alvares
2. Dr.Nandakumar Kamat
3. Mr.Rajendra Kerkar
4. Dr.Kasturi Desai
5. Mr.Prakash Parienkar
6. Ms.Bernadette Gomes
7. Mr.Nirmal Kulkarni
8. Mr.Harvey D’Souza
9. Mr.Mahendra Phaldessai
10. Ms.Vyjayanti Prabhugaonkar
11. Mr.Jairam Gaonkar
Mr. Vidyadhar Gadgil
Mr. Phaldessai, Kala Academy
Dr. Mohideen Wafar
Mr. Dadu Mandrekar
Mr. Bhalchandra Mayekar
Dr. Manoj Borkar
Dr. Joe D’ Souza
Mr. Utkarsh Ghate, Western Ghats sub-group
This workshop was convened at the behest of Dr. Nandkumar Kamat to discuss the various reports commissioned by the Goa State Steering Committee and draw together the material generated so as to work towards preparation of the Draft BSAP for Goa.
The meeting started with an introduction by Dr. Claude Alvares of the Goa Foundation. He gave a brief overview of the work done to date and suggested a time-frame for completion of the work. It was felt that a draft report could be prepared by the end of the monsoons and circulated for discussion. Based on the inputs, a final report could be prepared, to be discussed and approved in a workshop. The whole process would ideally be completed by the end of 2001.
Thereafter, the members of the Steering Committee presented their reports.
After presentation of each of these reports, there was a detailed discussion on the insights offered. The presentations had also focussed on the strategies which could be employed to conserve biodiversity.
Dr. Nandkumar then presented the overall framework of the Goa BSAP. His detailed and erudite presentation showcased an overall conceptual framework within which the research done could be integrated.
In the discussion that followed, many valuable inputs were given by members of the Steering Committee. Mr. Utkarsh Ghate (who was a special visitor at this meeting) gave an account of the work of the Western Ghats sub-group and how it related to the work in Goa.
At the end, Dr. Wafar of the TPCG gave some inputs on what was expected from the BSAP. He said that mere documentation of biodiversity and practices was not enough; it was essential that there be some detailed strategies and concrete time-bound action points so that the BSAP could strengthen the position as relates to biodiversity in Goa. He suggested that while preparing their final reports, each of the researchers should keep this in mind, which would make Dr. Kamat’s task of preparing the final report that much easier.
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