3rd State Finance Commission submits report to Government

The state government has established the 3rd State Finance Commission after almost 12 years since the previous commission, which ended in 2010 headed by Alban Couto an IAS officer.... Read more »

Goa Government Launches Initiatives to Boost MSMEs

The State Government of Goa recently initiated three programs aimed at fostering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These initiatives include Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP), the Business... Read more »

Goa’s Chief Minister Unveils Sweeping Reforms for Development

Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, recently announced plans to amend land laws in the upcoming assembly session to crack down on land grabbing. The amendments, based on recommendations from... Read more »

Goa’s Chief Minister and Union Minister Collaborate on Environmental Challenges

Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, has pledged to address concerns regarding sand mining and iron ore transportation in Goa. Recently, Chief Minister Dr Pramod... Read more »

Opening of Six-Lane Link Road to Mopa Airport Imminent; Inauguration Plans Underway

The 6.6-km-long, six-lane link road connecting National Highway 66 (NH 66) to Mopa’s Manohar International Airport is expected to open for public transportation within the next 15 days. Recently,... Read more »

Focus on fiscal stability and inclusive growth

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant’s vision towards a more holistic approach to fiscal stability and inclusive growth can be traced through the State Budget Goa’s Chief Minister, Dr Pramod... Read more »

State trying to get additional funds for Goa University

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that the state government is trying to get additional funds of Rs 200 crore for Goa University (GU). The Union Education Ministry had... Read more »

GCCI’s pre-budget memorandum suggestions considered in State Budget

The Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant presented the budget for 2024-25. This is a growth-oriented and forward-looking budget in line with the national agenda of Viksit Bharat. The projected... Read more »

Goa’s hinterlands to take the stage through Homestay and Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Policy 2023

The Goa government launched a Homestay and Bed and Breakfast (B&B) policy in October with the aim of promoting the State beyond its popular sand and sea Along with... Read more »

GCCI presents Goa Budget Memorandum to Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant

GCCI Team led by President Ralph De Sousa presented the GCCI Goa Budget Memorandum to Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant. GCCI has proposed the following Reduction in excise duty... Read more »