‘India’s First Village Atlas’ Is Of Mayem In Goa

In a significant step towards preserving and celebrating India’s rich socio-cultural heritage, Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled a groundbreaking initiative – The Biodiversity Atlas of Mayem Village.

This unprecedented atlas offers a comprehensive socio-cultural history that traces back to the 12th century, making it a remarkable repository of historical and ecological knowledge.

A Glimpse into Mayem’s Historical and Ecological Tapestry

The Biodiversity Atlas of Mayem Village, heralded as India’s inaugural village atlas, provides an illuminating insight into the captivating journey of Mayem village through time.
Delving deep into the annals of history, the atlas unravels the socio-cultural tapestry that has been meticulously woven over centuries.
From the village’s humble origins to its transformational milestones, the atlas encapsulates the essence of Mayem’s evolution.

Pramod Sawant’s Call to Preserve Biodiversity

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant made a heartfelt plea to the younger generation, urging them to step up in safeguarding biodiversity, and provided reassurance of the state government’s support in accomplishing this vital objective.
Sawant emphasized that the guardianship of biodiversity rests primarily with the local community.
He stressed the imperative of preventing its degradation, highlighting the obligation we hold to conserve our rich biodiversity for the well-being of future cohorts

The Looming Threat to Biodiversity

The village of Mayem in Goa is facing a troubling challenge of biodiversity degradation, where the gradual destabilization of its delicate ecosystem equilibrium has raised significant uneasiness.
The intricate interdependence of life that has prospered in Mayem village for generations now stands threatened due to a convergence of factors.
Human interventions, urban expansion, and altering land utilization patterns are imposing undue strain upon ecosystems that once coexisted harmoniously, resulting in their vulnerable state.