Goa, Oct. 23 -- Janet Mascarenhas

In a digital age when fewer people turn to books or visit libraries, how can the knowledge passed down through generations remain accessible? Young Goans are finding their own ways to keep it alive, using social media, writing and digital archives. They hope to ensure that Goa's everyday heritage is remembered, understood and passed on by documenting traditional remedies, ecological wisdom and local customs.

A wild plant growing along a roadside may appear to be just another weed, until one discovers the ecological, cultural or medicinal significance it holds. For Ann Dsouza Angell, from Pilerne, documenting overlooked plants has become a mission to preserve the traditional forest remedies before they d...