The renovated Helipad at Old Goa was inaugurated by Mr. G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, and Development of the Northeastern region and Chief minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant.
The inaugural event was also attended by Mr. Shripad Naik Union Minister of State, Tourism, and Mr. Manohar Azgaonkar Dy CM Of Goa, Legislators and senior officers from the government of Goa and the Government of India.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Mr. G Kishan Reddy said that Goa is not only renowned as a national tourist destination, but also an important international destination. Minister quoted his experiences with the Israel Military, that how after the mandatory military training, the soldiers of the Israel military choose Goa as their favorite destination owing to its natural beauty and affordability. The minister affirmed that in this sixtieth year of Goa liberation, the Ministry of Tourism and culture will extend substantiate funding to Goa and make Goa the top tourist destination on the international map. The Minister also gave the message from Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi that the Union government is always with the citizens of Goa.
Dr. Pramod Sawant Chief Minister of Goa said that the Helipad is renovated at an expense of Rs 5 cr and the focus is on increasing tourism in the state.
The Helipad is developed as part of the Swadesh Darshan Coastal circuit theme. Swadesh Darshan Scheme which aims for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in the country launched by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. This scheme is envisioned to synergise with other Government of India schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill India, Make in India, etc. with the idea of positioning the tourism sector as a major engine for job creation, the driving force for economic growth, building synergy with various sectors to enable tourism to realise its potential.
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