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President Murmu arrives in Goa on three-day visit President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday arrived in Goa on her three-day visit to the coastal state. Goa Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho were present at Dabolim airport to receive the President. On the first day of her visit, she laid a floral wreath at Martyr’s Memorial at Azad Maidan at Panaji. In the evening, the President will attend a Civic Reception hosted by the state government in her honour. On August 23, the ...
President Murmu arrives in Goa on three-day visit
President Murmu arrives in Goa on three-day visit
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22/08/2023 6:21:55 PM
Manohar International Airport to handle cargo operations  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured that cargo operations would start soon at the Manohar International Airport at Mopa in the state. "We will soon start handling cargo operations at Manohar International Airport at Mopa. This will help the pharmaceutical area to transport their products," he said while addressing industrialists of the coastal state here. He said that every effort is made to encourage ease of doing business and providing facilities to indu...
Manohar International Airport to handle cargo operations
Manohar International Airport to handle cargo operations
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3/06/2023 9:07:39 AM
We may not require to take loans after two years: Goa CM Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday that his government will not require to take loans after two years, as there will be enough revenue collection by then. "We have done such a planning and financial management that after two years, we will not require to take loans. We will have mining revenues, GST collections, excise revenues, and 36 per cent share from the Manohar International Airport at Mopa," Sawant said during a programme in North Goa. "Goa will be on...
We may not require to take loans after two years: Goa CM
We may not require to take loans after two years: Goa CM
Source: IANS
26/04/2023 10:33:37 AM
Goa CM Pramod Sawant focuses on resumption of mining, boosting tourism in budget The Goa government has focused on resumption of mining and tourism for revenue collection in the Budget for 2023-24 presented in the Assembly on Wednesday. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant presented a budget with the gross expenditure at Rs 26,844.40 crore, a rise of 9.71 per cent over estimates of 2022-23. "Due to discontinuation of GST compensation, the State will see a revenue deficit of approximately Rs 800 crores through grants from the Central government. This void will be majorl...
Goa CM Pramod Sawant focuses on resumption of mining, boosting tourism in budget
Goa CM Pramod Sawant focuses on resumption of mining, boosting tourism in budget
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30/03/2023 10:02:24 AM
State budget will be realistic and futuristic: Goa Chief Minister Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that this year's budget will be realistic and futuristic, which will focus on areas like education, healthcare, sanitation, tribal welfare and other areas. Sawant was speaking to reporters after chairing pre-budget orientation meeting for financial year 2023-24. Secretaries of departments, HoDs and other officials were present in the meeting. "My government has set the target of availing maximum benefit out of Centrally-sponsor...
State budget will be realistic and futuristic: Goa Chief Minister
State budget will be realistic and futuristic: Goa Chief Minister
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8/03/2023 5:54:39 PM
Goa Government invites ideas to make Budget 'public-centric' Ahead of the Budget session, scheduled from March 27 to 31, Goa government has invited ideas and suggestions from industrialists, students, and the public for a "public centric" Budget. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has appealed to people to send their suggestions in this regard. "People from the area of industries, students and common man can send their ideas and suggestions by March 15 to make it Public-Centric Budget. This will help us come up with new ideas," he said...
Goa Government invites ideas to make Budget 'public-centric'
Goa Government invites ideas to make Budget 'public-centric'
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4/03/2023 11:22:44 AM
Goa Assembly`s five day Budget session from March 27 Goa Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday said that the budget session will be held from March 27 to 31. "It will be a five day session and will be held from March 27 to 31," he said. Last year, soon after the swearing in of his government for the second time Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had presented a budget focusing on revival of mining and fostering the economy with no new taxes. He had presented a budget (expenditure) worth Rs 24,467.40 crore of which Rs 17,097.50...
Goa Assembly`s five day Budget session from March 27
Goa Assembly`s five day Budget session from March 27
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14/02/2023 11:30:09 AM
Himachal, Goa to join hands to promote tourism Himachal Pradesh and Goa will work together to promote special packages designed for foreign and domestic tourism, and investment through mutual cooperation. This was discussed at a meeting held between Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and his Goa counterpart Pramod Sawant. Stressing on a joint strategy, Sukhu said Himachal and Goa are the best tourism states in India and have tremendous potential to become a combined unique destination for the world, thereby boosting the ...
Himachal, Goa to join hands to promote tourism
Himachal, Goa to join hands to promote tourism
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14/02/2023 10:20:18 AM
With 280 films from 79 countries, IFFI off to a dazzling start in Goa The 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off here on Sunday with the participation of filmmakers and cinema lovers from across the globe. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, MoS I&B L. Murugan, MoS Tourism Shripad Naik, Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Actors Ajay Devgn, Suniel Shetty, Manoj Bajpayee, Paresh Rawal and 'RRR' writer V. V...
With 280 films from 79 countries, IFFI off to a dazzling start in Goa
With 280 films from 79 countries, IFFI off to a dazzling start in Goa
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21/11/2022 10:43:46 AM
As Goa seeks to raise fish production, sea cage farming is the new hope With the Central and state government fostering cage fishing in the sea, Goan fishermen have started to opt for the scheme to save the coastal state from fish famine. Sheldon Fernandes, an MBA from Candolim in North Goa, has become the first entrepreneur in the state to start an open sea cage farm under Goa State Mariculture Policy. Talking to IANS, Fernandes said that he ventured into this new format to get experience and grow into it. "This is the first time that I am doing fish ...
As Goa seeks to raise fish production, sea cage farming is the new hope
As Goa seeks to raise fish production, sea cage farming is the new hope
Source: IANS
6/11/2022 10:39:05 AM
Dabolim airport will not shut, Goa to get more connectivity: V.K Singh Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation V.K Singh on Wednesday clarified that Dabolim airport in Goa will not be shut down, but will run simultaneously with the new Mopa airport for economic growth. After the opposition parties targetted the Goa government alleging that it is secretly trying to close the Dabolim airport, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had clarified that even after Mopa airport is operational, it will not be shut down. On Wednesday, the Civil Aviation Minister also ...
Dabolim airport will not shut, Goa to get more connectivity: V.K Singh
Dabolim airport will not shut, Goa to get more connectivity: V.K Singh
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2/11/2022 3:11:39 PM
Goa CM Pramod Sawant urges to promote `Kunbi` saree Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday urged the weavers and people to bring 'Kunbi' saree in fashion to increase its value. Sawant was speaking after inaugurating Kunbi Handloom by Off Farm Producers Organisation (OFPO). It is believed that 'Kunbi' saree, a traditional dressing style of 'Kunbi' tribe, existed even before Portuguese captured Goa. Kunbi saree got a lease of life when eminent Goan fashion designer late Wendell Rodricks promoted it on the fashio...
Goa CM Pramod Sawant urges to promote `Kunbi` saree
Goa CM Pramod Sawant urges to promote `Kunbi` saree
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17/10/2022 4:11:56 PM
We have to develop India into the world`s most attractive destination: Sarbananda Sonowal Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that by creating the best possible facilities for users, "we have to develop our country into one of the most attractive destinations of the world". Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, made the remarks here after inaugurating a floating jetty and first passenger solar ferryboat. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shripad Naik were also presen...
We have to develop India into the world`s most attractive destination: Sarbananda Sonowal
We have to develop India into the world`s most attractive destination: Sarbananda Sonowal
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13/10/2022 2:20:08 PM
Invest in Goa and be partners in industrial growth: CM Stating that Goa prefers to encourage eco-friendly industries, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday called upon the investors to invest in the state and be partners in industrial growth. Sawant was speaking after inaugurating the 'Invest-Goa 2022' summit. Former Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, state Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho, and state IT Minister Rohan Khaunte were present on the occasion, among others. Sawant said that Goa has the required logistics to set up ventur...
Invest in Goa and be partners in industrial growth: CM
Invest in Goa and be partners in industrial growth: CM
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8/10/2022 9:45:03 AM
Goa fast-tracks auctioning of mining leases Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said that the auction of four iron ore mining leases have started and processes for the remaining leases had been fast-tracked. "Auction of four leases has been started with help of SBI cap. Remaining leases will be uploaded step by step. Everything has been done on a fast track. I have a hope that it will happen fast," Sawant said. The Goa cabinet on September 21 had approved the appointment of MSTC Limited, a Centre owned e-commer...
Goa fast-tracks auctioning of mining leases
Goa fast-tracks auctioning of mining leases
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1/10/2022 1:41:09 PM
Goa to implement comprehensive mobility plan Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday held a meeting to discuss a comprehensive mobility plan for the State and Parking Master Plan for the capital city, Panaji. "Chaired a meeting on the Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the state. The plan is aimed at bringing better connectivity and environment friendly transport infrastructure in the state," Sawant tweeted. During the meeting, Chief Minister directed all the stakeholder departments such as Transport, River Navigation, C...
Goa to implement comprehensive mobility plan
Goa to implement comprehensive mobility plan
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24/09/2022 12:19:23 PM
Goa government to appoint MSTC for mining auction The Goa cabinet on Wednesday approved the appointment of MSTC e-commerce service, a Central government public sector undertaking, for e-auctioning of mining leases in the state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant addressing mediapersons after the cabinet meeting said that the cabinet has approved the appointment of the MSTC e-commerce service for e-auction of mining leases. MSTC e-commerce is a PSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel. The suspension of mining in Goa f...
Goa government to appoint MSTC for mining auction
Goa government to appoint MSTC for mining auction
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21/09/2022 4:27:07 PM
GST has transformed tax collection, taking country towards growth: Goa CM Pramod Sawant  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) has transformed tax collection and is taking India towards growth and development. "The GST has transformed the tax collection and business operation in the country. The revolutionary tax reform undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stabilised and is leading India towards growth and development," Sawant said. He was speaking after inaugurating a two-day capacity building progra...
GST has transformed tax collection, taking country towards growth: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
GST has transformed tax collection, taking country towards growth: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
21/09/2022 4:08:46 PM
`Democracy prog` will help strengthen India`s relations with other countries: Goa Chief Minister Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the "Gen Next Democracy Network" programme will help strengthen the "multi-faceted" relationship that India shares with other democratic countries. The chief minister made the observation while interacting with the fifth batch of the "Gen Next Democracy Network" programme, which includes 18 delegates from six democratic countries -- Australia, Costa Rica, Greece, South Korea, Romania and Austria. He said the &...
`Democracy prog` will help strengthen India`s relations with other countries: Goa Chief Minister
`Democracy prog` will help strengthen India`s relations with other countries: Goa Chief Minister
Source: IANS
13/09/2022 2:46:04 PM
Goa extends its shack policy for coming tourism season With a view to cater to the requirements of tourists before the tourism season gets underway in the coastal state, the Goa Cabinet on Wednesday extended the 'Tourism Shack Policy'. Addressing a press conference after a Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the Tourism Shack Policy 2019-2022 has been extended to help erect temporary structures, beach shacks, decks, umbrellas and huts for the 2022-23 tourist season. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that before...
Goa extends its shack policy for coming tourism season
Goa extends its shack policy for coming tourism season
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25/08/2022 9:11:32 AM
Goa Mining: Machine owners ready to spend Rs 300 cr, provided work assured With assurance from Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on resumption of the mining activities in the next five months, the machinery owners have a challenge before them to invest more than Rs 300 crore as 70 per cent of machineries are either sold or scrapped. Since mining was suspended in the state for the last many years, the machinery owners were forced to sell their machines at cheaper rates or opt for the 'One Time Settlement' to pay loans. Sandip Parab, President of All Goa ...
Goa Mining: Machine owners ready to spend Rs 300 cr, provided work assured
Goa Mining: Machine owners ready to spend Rs 300 cr, provided work assured
Source: IANS
24/08/2022 2:17:14 PM
Switch back to organic farming: Goa Chief Minister Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that organic farming is the need of the hour and there is a requirement to switch back to it so as to produce pure and healthy food. "In the earlier days, people never used fertilisers in farming, but made good use of organic manure. There is a need to switch back to natural farming so as to produce pure and healthy food," Sawant said during an event at Mapusa in North Goa. He said that the government will help farmers in all a...
Switch back to organic farming: Goa Chief Minister
Switch back to organic farming: Goa Chief Minister
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18/08/2022 12:12:56 PM
Work of Mopa Airport to get completed in October: Goa chief minister  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that the work of Mopa International Airport will be completed by October 23 and later will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Inauguration of Mopa International Airport may have been delayed. But we are completing the work by October 23 and will inaugurate it at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Sawant said here. He said that to provide employment to local youths at Mopa International Airport, severa...
Work of Mopa Airport to get completed in October: Goa chief minister
Work of Mopa Airport to get completed in October: Goa chief minister
Source: IANS
16/08/2022 9:07:22 AM
Film culture developing in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that the state is trying to develop film culture and film industry. In his address at the inauguration of Marathi Film Festival here, he said: "Last 18 years, we have been celebrating the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) festival in Goa. Nature of Goa is beautiful, hence many shootings of Hindi and Marathi films take place here. We could develop film culture in Goa because of IFFI. Our endeavours are there to develop the film ...
Film culture developing in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant
Film culture developing in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
6/08/2022 10:09:57 AM
Goa Chief Minister discusses development issues with top educational institutions Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday chaired a meeting with the heads of top educational institutions of the state to discuss economic and social development of the coastal state. Sawant discussed various issues pertaining to the state with the Vice Chancellor of Goa University, Deans of IIT Goa, and Directors of NIT, Goa Institute of Management, and BITS Goa. "We desire to partner with top academicians from these institutions to work on state-specific problems such as human...
Goa Chief Minister discusses development issues with top educational institutions
Goa Chief Minister discusses development issues with top educational institutions
Source: IANS
6/07/2022 12:17:13 PM
Goa on track to becoming knowledge, tech education hub While the Goa government is fast tracking the completion of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) campus at Cuncolim in South Goa, it has also identified 7.50 lakh square metres of land in Sanguem constituency of South Goa for setting up an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). With this the government is trying to achieve the goal of making Goa the knowledge and technology hub of the country. Goa will also start a National Forensic Science University, the campus of which would com...
Goa on track to becoming knowledge, tech education hub
Goa on track to becoming knowledge, tech education hub
Source: IANS
3/07/2022 9:44:49 AM
Goa needs skill development institutions: CM Pramod Sawant Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that the state needs skill development institutions in various fields. He said that the government is contemplating upgrading engineering colleges and also the Directorate of Technical Education not just in terms of infrastructure but also skill development. The Goa Chief Minister said this while speaking at the inauguration of FSAI's Skill Development Centre (FSDC) started by the Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI) at Pond...
Goa needs skill development institutions: CM Pramod Sawant
Goa needs skill development institutions: CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
1/07/2022 9:17:34 AM
Government land will be utilised under PPP to make Goa educational hub: CM Sawant Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that so far the government lands were encroached and slums mushroomed there, but now such land can be brought under utilisation to make Goa educational hub and innovation center under PPP. Sawant, speaking in Panaji, said that if such lands are used under Public Private Partnership mode, then it would help the state. "So far government lands were encroached and slums were seen mushrooming there. But the government is very serious. If such...
Government land will be utilised under PPP to make Goa educational hub: CM Sawant
Government land will be utilised under PPP to make Goa educational hub: CM Sawant
Source: IANS
26/06/2022 3:04:37 PM
Goa mining auctions could start after 3 months: CM Pramod Sawant Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that mining auctions are possible after two or three months, but only after disposing of matters of chartered accountants, SIT, and the violations. Sawant held a review meeting with the Chief Secretary and Director of Mines and Geology on the issue. Earlier, the government had constituted a team of CAs to recover money lost to illegal mining, and they had calculated that recovery to the tune of Rs 1,000 crore was needed to be done. &qu...
Goa mining auctions could start after 3 months: CM Pramod Sawant
Goa mining auctions could start after 3 months: CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
22/06/2022 9:25:13 AM
Yoga Day celebrated in Goa, Union ministers attend While celebrating World Yoga Day on Tuesday, yoga performances were conducted across Goa with Union Ministers participating in central government's programme and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other cabinet ministers engaging in state level events. Union minister of state for tourism Shripad Naik presided over the programme held at Se Cathedral, Old Goa, and Union minister for state for food processing industries and Jal Shakti Prahlad Singh Patel was present as chief guest at Fort A...
Yoga Day celebrated in Goa, Union ministers attend
Yoga Day celebrated in Goa, Union ministers attend
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21/06/2022 9:55:25 AM
Include UK, Canada in e-visa for tourism growth: Goa tourism association Expressing concern over the low footfall of foreign tourists due to Covid pandemic and other issues, the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to convince the Centre to issue e-visas to the citizens of the UK, Canada, Kyrgyzstan and other nations. TTAG President Nilesh Shah told IANS that they have also raised the issue of harassment done to tourists by the Goa Police. "They should not be treated like criminals. If they violate the traffic...
Include UK, Canada in e-visa for tourism growth: Goa tourism association
Include UK, Canada in e-visa for tourism growth: Goa tourism association
Source: IANS
15/06/2022 11:25:30 AM
Goa set to contribute to nation's startup success story: CM Pramod Sawant Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that startups were creating wealth and value, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that the coastal state was all set to contribute to India's success story in the sector. "With the Goa Start Up Policy and World Class Infrastructure like Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Tuem, Goa is set to contribute in India's success story in Start Up sector," Sawant said in his tweet. He said that it was a fruitful ...
Goa set to contribute to nation's startup success story: CM Pramod Sawant
Goa set to contribute to nation's startup success story: CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
29/05/2022 2:43:49 PM
Goa CM Pramod Sawant for old tariff over mining export Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that he has requested the Union Finance Ministry to give respite in export tariffs on new iron ore and consider retaining the erstwhile tariff. The central government on Saturday had announced that export tariffs on new iron ores and concentrates would be raised to 50 per cent from 30 per cent. Also duties on pellets would be hiked to 45 per cent from zero. "I met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi. We discussed the mi...
Goa CM Pramod Sawant for old tariff over mining export
Goa CM Pramod Sawant for old tariff over mining export
Source: IANS
24/05/2022 8:39:41 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi first Indian to be recognised as world leader: Goa CM Pramod Sawant Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first politician from Independent India to be recognised as a world leader, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's drive to carve out a new India has given him the identity of a world leader," Sawant said at a state government function here. "In the 75 years of country's Independence, this is the first time that such an honour has been associated with India. This is very important from ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi first Indian to be recognised as world leader: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi first Indian to be recognised as world leader: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
21/12/2021 4:38:19 PM
Taking cue from Narendra modi, Goa government further reduces fuel prices Taking cue from the central government's move to reduce fuel prices on the eve of Diwali, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant late on Wednesday evening announced a further reduction of petrol and diesel prices, cumulatively reducing prices by Rs 12 and Rs 17 respectively. "The Modi Government has given a great Diwali gift to all Indians, by announcing reduction in Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel. I thank the Hon'ble PM @narendramodi Ji as this decision shall give great relief to...
Taking cue from Narendra modi, Goa government further reduces fuel prices
Taking cue from Narendra modi, Goa government further reduces fuel prices
Source: IANS
4/11/2021 10:23:25 AM
Goa electronic city to be ready by March 22: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Despite being delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Goa government's ambitious electronic city cluster at Tuem village in North Goa will be ready for setting up of industries by March 2022, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday. The foundation stone for the electronic city cluster was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016 and is spread over an area of 5.90 sq mts. "All infrastructure, including road, electricity, internet connectivity and water supply requirement w...
Goa electronic city to be ready by March 22: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
Goa electronic city to be ready by March 22: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
24/09/2021 3:11:37 PM
Goa accounts for 12% of drug manufacturing in India: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant The pharmaceutical industry in Goa accounts for 12 per cent of all medicines manufactured in the country, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday, while also rooting for development of Goa as a model hub for export in the country. "Pharmaceutical industry in Goa produces 12 per cent of the total medicine manufactured in India. Around 70 per cent of the product is exported to the most developed countries in the world," Sawant told a government function in Panaji organised to ...
Goa accounts for 12% of drug manufacturing in India: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
Goa accounts for 12% of drug manufacturing in India: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
21/09/2021 5:33:00 PM
Goa to form mining corporation, to auction mining leases: CM Pramod Sawant The Goa government will pass a legislation to float a state mining corporation during the upcoming session of the state legislative Assembly, and auction mining leases at the earliest, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday. Sawant said that his government had already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mineral Exploration Corporation of India -- a Central government agency -- on Monday, which would help explore ore deposits and mining leases in the state, after which...
Goa to form mining corporation, to auction mining leases: CM Pramod Sawant
Goa to form mining corporation, to auction mining leases: CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
21/07/2021 12:15:59 PM
Amid low vax turnout, Goa CM launches Tika Utsav2.0 Amid reluctance among people in the age group above 45 years to vaccinate themselves, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced another outreach programme. It will involve government officials fanning out across villages and municipal areas to reach out to nearly 40 per cent of the population of 45-plus who have eluded the Covid shot. Sawant's Tika Utsav 2.0 will be launched on Wednesday, even as top officials claim that the ongoing Covid curfew and the aftermath of cyclone Tauktae...
Amid low vax turnout, Goa CM launches Tika Utsav2.0
Amid low vax turnout, Goa CM launches Tika Utsav2.0
Source: IANS
25/05/2021 10:02:14 AM
Goa to announce new feni policy: CM Pramod Sawant Feni, an indigenous alcoholic drink synonymous with Goa, will now get a government policy of its own, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday. "Th new Feni policy would be notified soon to provide long-term vision and due recognition to Goa's heritage drink 'feni'. Efforts would be made to promote this heritage spirit!" Sawant said in his budget speech during the ongoing budget session of the state legislative assembly. Sawant, in his budget speech, also sai...
Goa to announce new feni policy: CM Pramod Sawant
Goa to announce new feni policy: CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
25/03/2021 10:35:39 AM
Locals enough to look after biodiversity interests: Goa CM Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the people of Goa are enough to look after the interests of Mollem, a forest village which is home to the proposed road, rail and power projects and which has faced severe protests from green activists and legislators, both from the opposition and treasury benches. Speaking at the inauguration of a bird festival in Mollem, located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary, Sawant also said it was important to open up protected forest areas for t...
Locals enough to look after biodiversity interests: Goa CM
Locals enough to look after biodiversity interests: Goa CM
Source: IANS
5/02/2021 5:09:13 PM
Panaji restaurants to use biogas: CM Pramod Sawant Select restaurants in Panaji will soon be hooked into a biogas supply network being set up by the city municipal corporation, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday. A network of a dozen biodigester plants has been created in the city by the muncipal corporation. Sawant said that biogas would be provided free of cost to the city's restaurants for some time, as part of the initiative taken by the Corporation of the City of Panaji, which he said was in sync with the Goa governmen...
Panaji restaurants to use biogas: CM Pramod Sawant
Panaji restaurants to use biogas: CM Pramod Sawant
Source: IANS
22/01/2021 1:59:56 PM