Everyone after a hectic week of work go to the countryside to unwind and imbibe the serenity of the hills, forests and streams. Goa, in the previous decades has been a haven for tourists who flock to partake of the beauty of nature, which in the first place was why Goa became an international tourist attraction.
A holiday in the countryside can work wonders on those fighting stress of modern day life. Merging with the flora and fauna imparts a healing touch to those who bask in the lap of nature.
It is thus important that Goa maintains its greenery and protect its environment. As is a solace for India, it is most fortunate that this monsoon has brought about a larger acreage of cultivation of kharif crop despite flooding is certain areas.
Nature's bounty and especially maintenance of diverse flora and fauna bring about an equilibrium in the ecosystem that even controls the weather pattern.
It is thus pertinent to note that nature is given precedence over unnecessary development, if Goa is to maintain its renown as an international tourist haunt.
Respect for nature is paramount if men is to be the master on earth with inner peace well, truly and firmly entrenched in our inner being.
