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Mining almost clean-shaves the area, transforming it into a lifeless desert," he said.Kehimkar added that the problem is particularly profound for endemic butterfly species. This was organised to commemorate the life of educationist, Ranjana Kakodkar.His recent book on butterflies covers 1,025 of the 1,500 species of butterflies found in India. Panaji: Although the mining sector is a major contributor to the state's economy, it could have devastating effects on the butterfly species of Goa, Isaac Kehimkar said.Widely recognised as the 'butterfly man of India', Kehimkar, who was in the state on Saturday, spoke to STOI about butterfly biodiversity and the pressing need for its conservation. Vehicles criss-crossing in mining areas, which are usually located in rich, forested regions, cause much of the collateral damage, as land-based creatures get run over constantly. ""It's high time that NGOs and corporates (through CSR) lend a helping hand," Kehimkar said..