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

  • Size
    1,429 sq. miles
  • Population
    1.5 million
  • State GDP
    $7.56 billion (USD)
  • Legislative Assembly Seats
    40
  • Rajya Sabha Seats
    1
  • Lok Sabha Seats
    2
  • Party Affiliation
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
The submarine ‘INS Shalki’ leaves port during the ongoing joint Indo-US naval excercise September 28, 2005. (SEBASTIAN D’SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)
Tourists relax on sunbeds at Baga beach in Goa. (SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images)
Left: The submarine ‘INS Shalki’ leaves port during the ongoing joint Indo-US naval excercise September 28, 2005. (SEBASTIAN D’SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)
Right: Tourists relax on sunbeds at Baga beach in Goa. (SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images)
Climate Change

Climate Change

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Goa amends the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996

Goa 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.


Source: Hindustan Times Go to
In Detail: Assembly Session Video Go to

Goa and Uttarakhand sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve bilateral cooperation on enhancing tourism

Goa and Uttarakhand sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve bilateral cooperation on enhancing the tourism landscape of both the states.


Source: Current Affairs Go to
In Detail: CM’s Twitter Go to

Goa releases the Goa State Action Plan for Climate Change (GSAPCC) 2023-2033

Goa 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.


Source: Times of India Go to
In Detail: Goa State Action Plan for Climate Change (GSAPCC) 2023-2033 Go to

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


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy 2021 Go to
Energy

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.

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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

Goa 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.


Source: Herald Go to
In Detail: Goa State Energy Vision 2050 Go to

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


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy 2021 Go to

Related National Goals

U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project TrackerThere 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

Finance

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Goa passes the Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023

Goa passes the Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, allowing casino operators and online gaming companies to pay tax in instalments.


Source: Nav Hind Times Go to
In Detail: Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 Go to
Health

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

Goa 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.


Source: Herald Goa Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to

Motorcycle-paramedic fleet to be launched

Goa’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.


Source: Times of India Go to
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

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Goa releases the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer and Sub-Lease) Regulations, 2023

Goa 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”.


Source: Digital Goa Go to
In Detail: Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer and Sub-Lease) Regulations, 2023 Go to

Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) notifies the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer, and Sub-Lease Regulations), 2023

Goa 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.


Source: Goemkarponn Go to
In Detail: Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer, and Sub-Lease Regulations), 2023 Go to

Goa notifies the Homestay and Bed and Breakfast Policy

Goa 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.


Source: Prudent Media Go to
In Detail: Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Policy Go to

Goa reduces road tax for high end vehicles in the state

Goa 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.


Source: Digital Goa Go to
Infrastructure and Governance

Infrastructure and Governance

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Goa notifies the Goa Credit Guarantee Scheme (GCGS)

Goa 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).


Source: Financial Express Go to
In Detail: Circular Go to

Goa approves the new Dump Handling Policy 2023

Goa 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.


Source: Herald Goa Go to
In Detail: Gazette Notification Go to

Goa announces a hike in the state-levied infrastructure tax

Goa 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.


Source: Free Press Journal Go to
In Detail: Gazette Notification Go to
Land & Labor Laws

Land & Labor Laws

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Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) notified simplified regulations for allotment, sub-lease, and transfer of industrial plots

Goa 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.


Source: Digital Goa Go to
In Detail: Goa Industrial Development Corporation - Notification Go to

Goa Governor gives assent to the Goa Restriction on Transfer of Agricultural Land Bill, 2023

Goa 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.


Source: Herald Goa Go to
In Detail: Gazette notification Go to
Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

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Recent Articles

Goa approves the new Dump Handling Policy 2023

Goa 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.


Source: Herald Goa Go to
In Detail: Gazette Notification Go to
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