The Goa government has increased the tourism sector outlay from Rs 95.43 crore last year to Rs 261.30 crore this year. A world-class consulting agency will be employed to formulate a tourism policy, which will provide a master plan for the sector.
"This will result in employment opportunities for local youth and also lead to increased incomes to the people. I have a firm belief that the new tourism policy and comprehensive master plan document will go a long way in placing 'Brand Goa' on the international tourism map," chief minister Manohar Parrikar said.
The government has proposed creation of a conducive environment to attract private sector investments in projects such as theme parks, water kingdoms, aquariums, proposed oceanarium at Miramar and other tourist attractions.
The government plans to diversify in tourism sector with development of adventure tourism, health, medical/wellness tourism, religious tourism, eco-tourism, cultural and heritage tourism, hinterland tourism, backwater tourism and other forms of innovative tourism for sustainable tourism development in Goa.
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