Deviya Rane Says Protocol Must Be Followed Before Commenting on Tiger Reserve Proposal

Goa Forest Development Corporation Chairperson and Poriem MLA Deviya Rane on Wednesday declined to comment extensively on the Central Empowered Committee’s (CEC) recommendation to declare a tiger reserve in Goa.

Rane said that a clear hierarchy and protocol must be observed before she can share her opinion on the matter. “The Chief Minister will speak first, followed by the Forest Minister and the state’s Advocate General. Only after that will I place my views,” she stated.

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Her remarks come even as the proposed tiger reserve continues to generate significant public and political interest across the state.

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Frazer Andrade completed his schooling at Loyola High School, Margão, and pursued higher secondary education at Rosary Higher Secondary School, Navelim. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Pharmacy from Goa College of Pharmacy, Panjim. After a year in the pharmaceutical industry, he transitioned to the field of art by interning at the Museum of Christian Art in Old Goa. This led him to Mumbai, where he worked with a private art conservation firm and later studied conservation at the Prince of Wales Museum. Currently, he works as a journalist with a local Goan newspaper. Passionate about Goa’s art, culture, and heritage, Frazer has been actively involved in preserving Goan Christian art since 2014, and antiques since 2012. He founded and manages the Facebook and Instagram pages Indo-Portuguese & Goan Christian Art. Through his ‘Green God’ initiative, he promotes eco-friendly religious sculptures. His interests also include gardening, cycling, and writing. An enthusiastic ambassador for Goa, he takes pride in sharing its rich heritage. Frazer has published two pharmaceutical research papers in international journals and co-authored a research article on art conservation.