White gold to memory: How Goa’s 1,500-year-old salt pans are vanishing

Goa’s centuries-old salt industry is now on the brink of collapse. Many salt pans have disappeared, leaving only a few operational today. Real estate pressure and competition from refined salt have severely impacted this heritage trade. Despite challenges, some efforts are underway to revive and preserve this unique cultural landscape. Without government support and land protection, this traditional craft may soon vanish forever.