Neola Pereira

[4] In that same year, Pereira, alongside Meera Roka, led the Hayes House to secure victory in the Inter-house championship for the third consecutive time during the annual sports event.

[8] On 21 November 2020, the Chicalim Youth Farmers Club (CYFC) expressed their opposition to three infrastructure projects in Mollem: the expansion of railway tracks, the widening of National Highway NH4A, and the construction of a high-tension power line.

[11] On January 22, 2021, a cohort of young individuals called upon the Central Empowered Committee (CEC), an entity established by the Supreme Court of India, to recommend the rescission of clearances granted to three linear projects located within the Mollem forests.

Among the representatives who advocated for this cause were Pereira, Shirly Fernandes, Gabriella D'Cruz, Prifa Xavier, Hyacinths Aguiar, Myron Lucas, Romeo Dias, Mathson Miranda, and Darina Lobo.

The group sought to capture the attention of the CEC and draw its focus towards the potential ramifications of these projects, which they believed would cause significant environmental and ecological damage.

This endeavor was part of a larger movement driven by the youth of India, who were increasingly taking the lead in advocating for environmental concerns, much to the consternation of the country's authorities.

She undertook an extended campaign opposing a governmental initiative that involved the expansion of railway tracks, the widening of a highway, and the construction of an electricity transmission line that would traverse Mollem National Park.

The accusation against Ravi entailed her alleged involvement in creating a "toolkit" aimed at aiding the coordination of protests, which was subsequently shared on social media platforms, including with Greta Thunberg, a Swedish activist.

Pereira recounted an incident of detainment that occurred in December 2020, where law enforcement officials boarded a privately-owned bus carrying protestors and instructed the driver to transport them to a police station.

[13] The #SaveMollem campaign garnered widespread backing from various demographics, including retirees, church attendees, and particularly the younger generation, owing to its adept utilization of internet-based strategies.

[3] Pereira draws profound inspiration from the words of Robert Swan, a British adventurer, who highlighted the significant risk posed to the planet when individuals rely on the belief that someone else will take responsibility for its preservation.

Engaging in collaborative efforts with intellectuals and fellow nature enthusiasts, Pereira's initial motivation evolved into a passion to safeguard the environment and secure a sustainable future for generations to come.

[14] On 19 December 2020, Pereira, accompanied by a group of 35 individuals, including minors, embarked on a private bus journey from Vasco to Panjim with the objective of attending a peaceful function during the occasion of Goa Liberation Day.

Pereira had expressed the importance of reaching the location by 2:00 pm to ensure the successful conclusion of the entire program prior to the commencement of the then President of India Ram Nath Kovind's event.

[7] In numerous accounts, individuals expressed their inquiries to the law enforcement authorities regarding the grounds for their apprehension and the specific legal provisions from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) under which they were being held.

[7] In anticipation of increased security measures during the President's visit, prior notification was given to the organizers, requesting them not to hold protests in Panjim and suggesting alternative locations within Goa.

The primary aim of this charitable endeavor was to provide assistance to families experiencing financial hardships during the festive Christmas season by presenting gifts to underprivileged children.

Skyline view from the NH748 of the Mollem forests in 2021
Pereira (extreme left) along with a group of environmentalists, including notable individuals Claude Alvares and Norma Alvares in 2021.
Pereira during a performance at the Creative Canvas 2017 in Pilar, Goa .
Façade of Agaçaim Police Station
St. Francis Xavier Church in 2014