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 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 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’s Net Positive Panchayat initiative integrates climate action, scientific data, and local governance across three pilot villages.Carbon assessments, energy audits, community participation, and government coordination are helping panchayats develop measurable sustainability plans. The initiative could establish a statewide roadmap for climate-smart development across all 191 village panchayats. At a Glance Goa Net Positive Panchayat Initiative: … 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
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
Goa has taken another step towards strengthening its position as a hub for creative technology with the launch of CogniFilm and Comiqly, two AI-powered storytelling platforms developed by TAWAI STUDIO. The platforms were unveiled by the Goa government, marking another development in Goa’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, startups and digital creativity. Designed for filmmakers, … Read more
Goa is placing greater emphasis on innovation, scientific thinking and hands-on learning among school students, with Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) providing dedicated spaces where young minds can experiment, build and develop solutions to real-world problems. The Atal Tinkering Lab programme, implemented under the Atal Innovation Mission of NITI Aayog, is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity … Read more
