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The Goa Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2026, paving the way for the proposed legislation to be tabled in the Goa Legislative Assembly during its upcoming monsoon session. The proposed law seeks to prohibit religious conversions carried out through force, coercion, undue influence, allurement, misrepresentation, … Read more
Goa won the PMFME National Award for Small State performance, presented by Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan at the 2026 Conclave. Goa sanctioned 160 applications (target 134), released ₹5.76 crore in subsidies to 147 beneficiaries, and disbursed ₹8.32 crore in Seed Capital to 1,974 SHG enterprises (2,198 members). Officials Geeta Joshi and Yeshwant Tuyenkar also … Read more
A positive step towards strengthening early childhood education in Goa, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has assured pre-primary teachers that their long-standing demand for salary revision and other service benefits will be addressed by October. The assurance was given during a meeting with representatives of pre-primary teachers at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhalim. The meeting provided an … Read more
Goa Medical College (GMC) is set for a major infrastructure transformation, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announcing plans to develop the campus into a “five-star campus” with upgraded facilities, improved connectivity and a more modern environment for students, patients and medical professionals. The planned transformation will include underground cabling, improved lighting, landscaping, parking facilities and … Read more
The Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi is set to be inaugurated on August 26, 2026, by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at 10:30 a.m. The memorial, developed by the Government of Goa, will serve as a permanent tribute to the martyrs and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during Goa’s liberation movement. Located at Patradevi … Read more
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has suggested introducing an online OPD consultation facility at Goa Medical College (GMC), aimed at allowing patients to share their medical reports digitally and consult doctors remotely. Goa Medical College (GMC) sees a steady flow of patients every day, with many returning to the hospital for follow-up consultations, review … Read more
The Goa Government has declared cancer a “notified disease” under the Goa Public Health Act, 1985, making it mandatory for newly diagnosed cancer cases to be reported to the Directorate of Health Services (DHS). The move is aimed at strengthening cancer surveillance, improving data collection and supporting more effective planning of cancer prevention and treatment … Read more
The Goa government is finalising preparations for Mini Olympics Goa (MOG), an ambitious first-of-its-kind state-level sporting event aimed at identifying and nurturing sporting talent, with a long-term goal of preparing Goan athletes for the 2036 Olympics. The event has received in-principle approval from the state government and is planned for October 2026. The initiative forms … Read more
The Goa Government is set to launch a new Chief Minister’s Housing Scheme aimed at providing affordable homes to Goans who currently do not have a house of their own. The scheme is expected to be launched during Diwali 2026, with the Goa Housing Board working on the eligibility criteria and implementation framework. A New … Read more
Goa is set to take a structured step towards strengthening the quality of school education with the pilot implementation of the School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework (SQAAF) in select secondary schools from the current academic year. Under the initiative, participating schools will voluntarily conduct a self-assessment across 320 parameters, enabling them to identify gaps, … Read more
