Scenario of change in the life of Goan people's

Abstract

Goa also known as Gomantak, surrounded by the Sahyadri mountain ranges, is a very small land area in India. Despite being small, Goa remained under the rule of many rulers. During these different reigns, its seeds got mixed in the society and culture of Goa and a unique culture flourished. The seeds of this changing culture are still present in the social life of Goa. Goa is today world famous as a tourist destination for its natural beauty and wealth. There is a charm in every particle of Goa which is surrounded by the many beaches. In this era of technological development, many development plans are coming up in Goa, due to which the changes taking place in the entire environment are not only bringing about external but also internal changes in the life of the people of Gomantak. The parameters of social life are changing, the forms of this change can be seen in the lifestyle, food habits and even in the language of Goa. Along with the life of the people, the cultural context of Goa is also changing. In this research article, an attempt is made to introduce the impact of this changing environment on public life and the changes that have taken place in the social and cultural life of Goa.