socialmedia@vigyataniti.com With a significantly enhanced health insurance coverage under the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY) scheme, the Goa government nearly doubles the medical coverage aiming to provide better medical facilities for all Goan residents. At a Glance Bringing major relief to Goan residents facing rising medical costs, the state government expands the benefits covered under … Read more
The proposed Goa Water Metro Project aims to transform Goa’s transport infrastructure through a 111-kilometre network of modern electric ferries connecting towns, islands and tourism hubs. If implemented, it could reshape urban mobility in Goa while offering a cleaner solution to the state’s growing traffic challenges. At a Glance Goa’s Rivers Once Built the State. … Read more
Goa tourism growth continues in 2026, with railway tourist arrivals rising 6.8% in the first five months, highlighting the growing role of domestic travel and rail connectivity in driving visitor numbers. At a Glance Every Train Into Goa Carries More Than Passengers. It Carries Confidence. Long before the first beach shack opens for breakfast and … Read more
More than four centuries after the original Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple on Divar Island disappeared from Goa’s landscape, the state has approved a ₹50-crore heritage corridor that seeks to preserve one of Goa’s oldest sacred sites. The project is not about rebuilding a temple. It is about reconnecting Goans with a forgotten chapter of their own … Read more
With a 100% tuition fee waiver for girls enrolling in Government Industrial Training Institutes, the Goa Government is seeking to expand women’s participation in technical education, bridge the gender gap in vocational training and strengthen the state’s future workforce. At a Glance When Skill Becomes Affordable, More Dreams Become Possible For decades, vocational education has … Read more
From nurseries and dairy businesses to technology startups, government-backed MSME schemes are helping Goan entrepreneurs access finance, modernise operations and create employment. Here’s how the ecosystem is evolving and what it means for the state’s economy. At a Glance From Financial Assistance to Business Growth, Goa’s MSME Ecosystem Is Expanding Every successful business has an … Read more
A home is more than four walls. It is security, identity and peace of mind. Goa’s new Mhajo Flat initiative seeks to resolve one of the state’s oldest housing challenges by helping thousands of apartment owners finally secure legal ownership of the homes they have lived in for years. At a Glance A Home You … Read more
Goa’s first-time job seekers are finding a new reason to choose formal employment as the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana expands across the state, bringing financial incentives, social security and stronger career prospects. At a Glance A Stronger First Step Into Working Life For thousands of students graduating from Goa’s colleges, engineering institutes, ITIs … Read more
The Goa Government has revised standard tractor hire charges under its Modified Scheme for Custom Hiring Services in Agriculture. While the increase may appear modest, it reflects a broader effort to keep farm mechanisation viable, support service providers, and ensure that farmers continue to have access to essential machinery during critical agricultural seasons. At a … Read more
A record-setting auction has once again brought Goa-born artist Francis Newton Souza into the global spotlight. More than six decades after he transformed Indian modern art, collectors continue to place extraordinary value on his work, reaffirming the enduring influence of one of Goa’s most celebrated cultural icons. A record-setting auction has once again brought Goa-born … Read more
