Goa Chief Minister

After inviting Oppn wrath, Goa govt says free LPG only for the poor

The BJP government in Goa is under attack from the opposition and has also invited the public's wrath for not fulfilling its poll promise of '3 free LPG cylinders'

'Goa ki Baat' programme on 3rd Saturday of every month: CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that his government will start 'Goa Ki Baat' on the lines of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'

Three departments taking measures to reduce road accidents: Goa CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that three departments of his government are taking measures to reduce road accidents, which are on the rise since last one month

There will not be compromise on Mahadayi issue: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said there will no be compromise on the Mahadayi issue and that his government was working to protect the river water from being diverted. Goa and neighbouring Karnataka have been engaged in a tussle over sharing of the river water for several years. Goa has often accused Karnataka of proceeding unilaterally in the matter by ignoring pacts. Opposition parties in Goa on Saturday sought the resignation of CM Sawant over the comment of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Mahadayi river water dispute between Karnataka and Goa had been resolved. Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Sawant said Goa has a strong legal standing in the Supreme Court on the issue. "There will be no compromise on it and the government has been working to protect the Mahadayi river water from being diverted," he said. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Jana Sankalp Yatre' in Belagavi in Karnataka on Saturday, Union minister Amit Shah had said, "I want to te

Goa to implement NEP in graduation, technical courses from next academic yr

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said his government will introduce a foundation course and a graduation level course as per the National Education Policy (NEP) in educational institutes from the next academic year. Addressing a state-level workshop on the NEP at Sankhali, Sawant said there is confusion over the implementation of the policy in technical education. The confusion would be cleared within two-three months, he said. The chief minister said, "Goa is one step ahead of other states in implementing the NEP in its educational institutes. From the next academic year onwards, we will introduce a foundation course and the syllabus at the graduation level." Sawant said the Goa Directorate of Technical Education and directors of the skill development and higher education departments have been asked to address the "confusion prevailing over implementation of the NEP in technical education. All the stakeholders including managements and teachers of educational institu

Will fight legally and politically for Mahadayi water: Goa CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said the coastal state will win the battle for the Mahadayi river water as his government is making efforts on legal, technical and political fronts and leaving no stone unturned. Goa and Karnataka are at loggerheads over diversion of the Mahadayi water through the construction of dams by Karnataka on the river's tributaries Kalasa and Banduri. The Central Water Commission recently approved a detailed project report (DPR) submitted by Karnataka for the construction of the two dams, to which the Goa government has objected. The Goa government has contended that Karnataka cannot divert water from the Mahadayi river, as it passes through the Mahadayi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is located downstream in North Goa. Whoever may say anything, we are firm on our decision. Whatever we have to do for Mahadayi, we are doing it legally, technically and politically. We will do whatever is required and we are confident that we will win the battle," Sawant said

First flight arrives at Goa's Mopa airport; CM says 'big achievement'

The first passenger flight arrived at the Manohar International Airport in Goa from Hyderabad on Thursday, marking the commencement of operations at the new facility in the coastal state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said this was a "big achievement" for the state and the Centre. The IndiGo flight from Hyderabad carrying 179 passengers landed at 9 am at the new airport located at Mopa in North Goa district, airport officials said. Union Minister Shripad Naik, the parliamentarian from North Goa, CM Sawant and state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte welcomed the passengers at the terminal building of the airport. There was also a live band performance outside the airport to welcome the passengers. With the Mopa facility, Goa has got another international airport which is located 50 km apart from the south Goa-based Dabolim facility, operated as a civil enclave in the Indian Navy's air station INS Hansa. This is a big achievement for the state and central governments. Goa has two airpo

International Film Festival of India kicks off today, Goa CM inspects venue

The 53rd edition of the International Film Festival India will begin in Goa on Sunday

Goa CM welcomes decision to abolish export duty on low grade iron ore

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday welcomed the Centre's decision to abolish export duty on low grade iron ore, citing that the move will give a boost to the mining sector and fetch higher revenue for the state government. Taking to Twitter, Sawant thanked the Union government for considering the state's request to levy nil export duty on low grade iron ore. I thank the Union Govt led by Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for considering our request for levying nil export duty on below 58 Fe Iron Ore. My gratitude to the FM @nsitharaman Ji for the withdrawal of export duty that will give a boost to the mining sector and Goa's economy," the chief minister tweeted. In another tweet, Sawant thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah stating that the move will fetch higher revenues for the state government during auctioning of mining leases. This will also propel the export of low grade iron ore from Goa, giving relief to various segments in the iron ore business and allied activiti

'Democracy Network' programme will boost India's foreign relations: Goa CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the "Gen Next Democracy Network" programme will help strengthen the "multi-faceted" relationship that India shares with other democratic countries

Chargesheet to be filed soon in Sonali Phogat murder case, says Goa CM

In a response to the murder of BJP leader Sonali Phogat, Goa CM Pramod Sawant said that a confidential report had been sent to the CM of Haryana and the chargesheet would be filed soon

Ports ministry to recast Mormugao monetisation tender to attract more bids

The project is part of the national monetisation pipeline, which is expected to yield Rs 6 trillion by 2024-25

Goa CM Sawant meets Tata Sons Group Chairman, discusses investment

According to a statement issued by Goa CMO, opportunities in all the sectors like IT, Aviation manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and training centres for hospitality and soft skills were discussed

Goa govt spent Rs 5.5 cr on brief swearing-in ceremony, reveals RTI query

Goa CM Pramod Sawant's swearing-in ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top BJP bigwigs lasted for less than 20 minutes and cost the state exchequer nearly Rs 5.5 crore

Pramod Sawant meets Amit Shah on his first Delhi visit after govt formation

The meeting lasted for more than half an hour, he informed the Home Minister about the development works of the state by the Goa government and took his guidance to move forward

Swearing in date will be finalised after PM, Shah's confirmation: Sawant

On Monday evening, Sawant was appointed Chief Minister after the BJP formally staked claim to form a government in Goa

Pramod Sawant to continue as Goa CM; swearing-in date not yet decided

Sawant said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President J P Nadda will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government

Goa CM's name to be announced today post BJP's Legislative party meet

Meanwhile, caretaker Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, also the frontrunner candidate for the CM post, said that he will accept whatever responsibility the party decides to give him

Pramod Sawant will head Goa government once again: Party MLAs

The government would be in place in 'four to five days', the MLAs also said

BJP likely to retain Pramod Sawant and Biren Singh as Goa, Manipur CMs

The BJP is all set to retain N. Biren Singh and Pramod Sawant as chief minister of Manipur and Goa respectively, sources in the party said.