Our ancient Siolim Oxel Natural Spring, a legacy cherished over centuries, is under dire threat. This natural spring has infinitely benefited our village by providing constant sustenance and a strong link to our heritage. Now, the imminent threat of looming construction is endangering its very existence and may lead to the spring going dry. We cannot allow our revered natural resource, the lifeblood of our community, to vanish due to unregulated construction.

This spring is a potent symbol of our village’s historic heritage, contributing significantly to our identity and wellbeing. It has provided generations of villagers not just with water, but also with a sense of connection and continuity. responsibility to ensure that our next generations also benefit from and appreciate this beloved natural source.

Based on global reports, such uncontrolled development can unfortunately cause an irreversible destruction to the environment, extinguishing an entire ecosystem in its wake (source: World Bank). Spring water, as a crucial part of the hydrological cycle, its depletion would undoubtedly lead to a chain reaction of ecological imbalance.

We, therefore, urgently request all relevant stakeholders and authorities to take necessary, immediate steps to shield the Siolim Oxel Natural Spring from damaging constructional encroachments. Let us not stand by and watch this precious piece of our common heritage—from which we have drawn a lifetime of sustenance—dry up and our children be robbed of their rightful inheritance.

Please lend your signature to this urgent appeal to preserve our village's precious spring, and ensure a sustainable future for the generations to come.