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
Goa celebrated the 34th ‘Rashtramanytai Dis’ on August 20, marking 34 years since Konkani was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 1992, giving it Constitutional recognition. The Goa Konkani Akademi organised the celebrations at Goa University, Taleigao, with Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant calling for greater efforts to promote, strengthen … Read more
Goa is making steady strides towards agricultural self-reliance, with the State Government strengthening farmer support and boosting local vegetable production. Production has increased by 1,797 tonnes over five years, with 8,938 hectares under cultivation and output reaching 1.126 lakh tonnes, reflecting continued progress towards a Swayampurna Goa. The Goa Government is also working to provide … Read more
The Goa Government, through the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC), is stepping up infrastructure development across industrial estates in the state, with major works focused on roads, drainage, water supply, waste management and other essential facilities. Strengthening Industrial Infrastructure The infrastructure push covers several industrial estates, including Verna, Tuem, Kundaim, Madkai, Pilerne, Sancoale, Bicholim, Bethora, … Read more
Under the visionary leadership of CM Dr. Pramod Sawant, Goa has radically reduced the public’s medical financial burden, achieving hospitalization costs that are 76% lower than the national average. Backed by a rapidly expanding medical infrastructure and the powerful financial shield of the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY), Goa proves that high-quality healthcare can be an … Read more
Goa’s tourism sector has maintained steady momentum in 2026, with the state recording 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July, according to the latest data from the Department of Tourism. At a Glance: The latest figures come as the Goa government continues to diversify the state’s tourism offerings and promote experiences beyond its beaches. … Read more
Goa hosted the 84th Annual Convention of the Sugar Technologists’ Association of India (STAI) and the International Sugar Expo 2026, bringing together leading sugar technologists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers and industry leaders from across the country. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the three-day event, organised from August 18 to 20 at the Dr. Shyama Prasad … Read more
