Goa Khabar : ICLEI South Asia, with support from Azim Premji University, has been working on a research project on Khazans in and around urban areas and the need to conserve the same. Through the project ICLEI South Asia has developed a handbook on khazans. The handbook aims at increasing awareness about the khazans and their ecological and cultural significance among students, teachers and common citizens.
The handbook was released on 12th August 2024 at Vidya Prabodhini College by Dr Suresh Kunkalikar and Dr Bhushan Bhave.
Dr Monalisa Sen, Senior Programme Coordinator, ICLEI South Asia introduced the organisation and emphasised on the significance of the project .
Rithika Fernandes, Deputy Manager, ICLEI South Asia showcased the project findings while the handbook was introduced to the audience by Shayeesh Pirankar, ICLEI South Asia.
Dr Bhushan Bhave, Principal, Vidya Prabodhini College emphasised on the cultural and historical significance of khazans, dating back to the 6the century. He also stated that the youth need to be connected to carry forward such rich heritage.
Dr Suresh Kunkalikar, Principal, Goa College of Agriculture spoke extensively about the work that has been done in Goa and highlighted the fact that the present handbook will have a lot of value. He emphasised on the need to undertake collaborative research on khazans.
All the dignitairies released the handbook. This is the first handbook that simplifies khazans and attempts to bring science and culture to the masses. The handbook is an attempt to help build awareness and contribute to the efforts to conserve khazans in Goa.
