Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that government was laying stress on responsible and eco-friendly tourism initiatives to protect Goa’s natural beauty and resources for the future generations.
“Government was laying stress on responsible and eco-friendly tourism initiatives to protect Goa’s natural beauty and resources for the future generations,” said Khaunte
He said that infrastructural development was the need of the hour and that the tourism sector in Goa has vastly improved in the recent years.
Khaunte said that said that when it comes to Tourism sector, Goa is moving ahead at the same time safeguarding our culture and traditional arts and craft and festivals, focusing rightly on regenerative tourism.
“Goa is increasing its footfalls by working on areas like eco and wellness, yoga and medical and hinterland tourism,” he added
This, he said was generating employment. He said the Government was laying stress on responsible and eco-friendly tourism initiatives to protect Goa’s natural beauty and resources for the future generations.
“Government is looking at Goa beyond beaches and quality over quantity. He said initiatives like the 1364 Goa tourism helpline number, Beach Vigil App, proposed Goa Tourism Promotion, Management and Regulation Bill, 2024, will improve tourism greatly,” he added
He further informed how infrastructure for tourism facilities for the Old Goa Exposition was coming up and how Goa is benefitting from schemes such as the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
“Goa is already beginning to witness the benefits of these measures he said and urged everyone to work together for Goa’s betterment,” Minister said
The Minister who also holds portfolio for Information Technology said that the Government was working on improving connectivity in rural areas with erection of towers and setting up wifi networks which would give an impetus to Goa’s tourism.
