Two weeks after Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced that the Goa Government would create 6,000–8,000 jobs within six months, the government issued its first recruitment notifications. A total of 100 vacancies have been announced across the education and transport sectors, marking an early step in the government’s employment push. At a Glance Goa’s employment … Read more
The Goa Government has notified an exit scheme for entrepreneurs whose businesses failed after taking loans under the Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (CMRY). The scheme allows eligible borrowers to settle their loan accounts by repaying only the outstanding principal amount, while the interest will be waived if the repayment is completed within two months. The … Read more
Goa’s Department of Drinking Water is strengthening digital access to public water services through the ‘PWD GOA’ mobile application, offering citizens a single platform to apply for services, report water-related problems, and track complaints. At a Glance One App for Goa’s Water Services The ‘PWD GOA’ app has been highlighted by Goa’s Department of Drinking … 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
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
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 approach to rural development is increasingly placing women and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at the centre of local economic growth. Through the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM), Swayampurna Goa and a range of women-focused initiatives, the State is working to create opportunities for women to become entrepreneurs, generate sustainable incomes and contribute to self-reliant … Read more
The Goa government has introduced the Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Promotion Scheme to encourage more people and organisations to install rooftop solar systems. The scheme provides State Financial Assistance (SFA) in addition to the Central Financial Assistance available under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme came into effect from April 1, 2026, and … Read more
