Goa
The tiny coastal state of Goa has a reputation as one of India’s most relaxed states, thanks to its beaches and to the lifestyle that comes with the highest per capita GDP of any state in India. Wealth from tourism, mining, and the pharmaceutical industry, together with good governance, have brought high levels of development: almost every home in Goa is electrified. Perhaps resting on its laurels, the state has not fully entered the competition for foreign investment and ranked a surprisingly low 21 on the center’s ease of doing business index.
State Summary
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Size
1,429 sq. miles -
Population
1.5 million -
State GDP
$7.56 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
40
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Rajya Sabha Seats
1 -
Lok Sabha Seats
2 -
Party Affiliation
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Climate Change
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Goa amends the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996
Posted on August 16, 2023Goa amends the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996, to enable manufacturers of single or reusable plastic to collect a deposit on the sale of items that are sold in plastic packaging which is refundable on return.
Goa and Uttarakhand sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve bilateral cooperation on enhancing tourism
Posted on May 31, 2023Goa and Uttarakhand sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve bilateral cooperation on enhancing the tourism landscape of both the states.
Goa releases the Goa State Action Plan for Climate Change (GSAPCC) 2023-2033
Posted on May 3, 2023Goa releases the Goa State Action Plan for Climate Change (GSAPCC) 2023-2033 in the public domain. It addresses necessary developments for various sectors, including energy, agriculture, water, tourism, and health, to mitigate the impact of climate change.
The Department of New & Renewable Energy, Government of Goa, has issued a notice announcing that it will stop offering subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) in the state, with effect from July 31, 2022
Posted on August 3, 2022
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
Subsectors
Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Goa releases the draft Goa State Energy Vision 2050
Posted on April 12, 2023Goa releases the draft Goa State Energy Vision 2050 with an aim to make Goa the first 100% renewable energy state in the country. The government aims to ensure that 50% of all ferries by 2025 are electric and 30% of all the new vehicles are electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. The policy also aims to create 10,000 additional jobs.
Goa releases the draft Goa State Energy Vision 2050 with an aim to make Goa the first 100% renewable energy state in the country
Posted on April 5, 2023
Goa launches an online portal for consumers to submit applications to install solar rooftop panels
Posted on April 5, 2023
The Department of New & Renewable Energy, Government of Goa, has issued a notice announcing that it will stop offering subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) in the state, with effect from July 31, 2022
Posted on August 3, 2022
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Goa. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Goa reaches 26.40MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Goa achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Goa passes the Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023
Posted on October 4, 2023Goa passes the Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, allowing casino operators and online gaming companies to pay tax in instalments.
Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Goa launches the integrated AYUSH Health Services Scheme
Posted on July 19, 2023Goa launches the integrated AYUSH Health Services Scheme. The integrated AYUSH Health Services in the state encompass various research councils including facilities dedicated to mineral and marine medicinal resources, Unani research, Siddha clinical research, and Ayurveda.
Goa: Government doctors serving private clinics to face penal action
Posted on August 14, 2019The state legislative assembly passed the Goa Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Bill 2019, repealing the previous Goa Medical Practitioners’ Act of 2004.
Motorcycle-paramedic fleet to be launched
Posted on May 8, 2017Goa’s health ministry is set to introduce 20 motorcycle-borne paramedics to ensure fast response times despite traffic. The motorcycle paramedics will be stationed along the coast and in accident-prone locations throughout the state.
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Goa releases the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer and Sub-Lease) Regulations, 2023
Posted on January 10, 2024Goa releases the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer and Sub-Lease) Regulations, 2023 aimed at attracting more investment in the industrial sector and enhance revenue and job opportunities in the state. The regulations include the introduction of single-window clearance for land allotment and construction of industries, liberalization of transfer and sublease processes, and “ease of business exit”.
Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) notifies the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer, and Sub-Lease Regulations), 2023
Posted on December 27, 2023Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) notifies the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer, and Sub-Lease Regulations), 2023 initiating the comprehensive reforms of the laws and regulations governing the functioning of Goa-IDC to align with the Goa Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023 and Goa Industrial and Investment Policy 2022.
Goa notifies the Homestay and Bed and Breakfast Policy
Posted on December 20, 2023Goa notifies the Homestay and Bed and Breakfast Policy aimed to standardize services to the tourists through homestays and Bed & Breakfast (B&Bs) and also to supplement the availability of accommodation options of the state.
Goa reduces road tax for high end vehicles in the state
Posted on December 6, 2023Goa reduces road tax for high end vehicles in the state. According to the new reduced slabs, vehicles below $7,203 will pay 6 percent road tax, vehicles below $18,008 will pay 11 percent tax, vehicles below $42,018 will pay 13 percent tax and vehicles costing above $42,018 will pay road tax of 14 percent.
Infrastructure and Governance
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Goa notifies the Goa Credit Guarantee Scheme (GCGS)
Posted on January 24, 2024Goa notifies the Goa Credit Guarantee Scheme (GCGS) in convergence with the existing credit guarantee scheme CGTMSE by the centre for guarantee to loans up to $ 601,540 provided by lenders to micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
Goa approves the new Dump Handling Policy 2023
Posted on October 18, 2023Goa approves the new Dump Handling Policy 2023, aiming to regulate the iron ore dump handling in the state. The policy aims to provide for better handling of dumped iron ore in non-lease sites to ensure that the impact on the ecosystem is reduced.
Goa launches the “Gramin Mitra” scheme
Posted on August 23, 2023Goa launches the “Gramin Mitra” scheme, aiming to provide doorstep delivery of government services across the state and promote digital empowerment in rural areas.
Goa announces a hike in the state-levied infrastructure tax
Posted on April 12, 2023Goa announces a hike in the state-levied infrastructure tax. As per the announcement, all constructions higher than 101 square meters will need to pay a revised tax of $4.2/ sq. meter of built-up area from $2.4 in in coastal panchayat regions and five towns namely Panaji, Mapusa, Ponda, Margao and Mormugao.
Land & Labor Laws
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) notified simplified regulations for allotment, sub-lease, and transfer of industrial plots
Posted on December 13, 2023Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) notified simplified regulations for allotment, sub-lease, and transfer of industrial plots in all the industrial estates in Goa, allowing commercial and retail outlets to set up within industrial estates in the state.
Goa Governor gives assent to the Goa Restriction on Transfer of Agricultural Land Bill, 2023
Posted on April 26, 2023Goa Governor gives assent to the Goa Restriction on Transfer of Agricultural Land Bill, 2023. The bill prohibits the sale of agricultural land for non-agriculture purposes without the Collector’s nod. The Act will come into force from April 18.
Goa amends the Goa Land Revenue (Record of Rights and Register of Cultivators) Rules, 1969
Posted on March 15, 2023
Water & Sanitation
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Goa approves the new Dump Handling Policy 2023
Posted on October 18, 2023Goa approves the new Dump Handling Policy 2023, aiming to regulate the iron ore dump handling in the state. The policy aims to provide for better handling of dumped iron ore in non-lease sites to ensure that the impact on the ecosystem is reduced.
Goa becomes first state to get certified under ‘Har Ghar Jal’ with 100% coverage to provide potable water supply to every rural household
Posted on August 24, 2022
Goa becomes the first state in the country to provide 100 percent tap water connections to rural areas
Posted on October 14, 2020