In a courageous late-night operation on September 27, 2025, Drishti lifesavers and local fishermen successfully rescued 27 fishermen from a drifting trawler near Mobor beach. Despite challenging conditions, their swift action and teamwork averted a major tragedy. The Department of Tourism, Goa, honoured the heroes for their bravery and service.
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Goa Launches Startup Policy 2025 to Boost Innovation, Jobs, and Entrepreneurship
The Goa Government has unveiled its ambitious Startup Policy 2025, aiming to transform the state into India’s Creative Capital. With a target of creating 1,000 startups and 10,000 jobs by 2028, the policy focuses on venture funding, skill development, student innovation, and women entrepreneurship.
First International Charter Flight Lands at Mopa Airport, Marking Start of Goa’s Peak Tourist Season
The 2025–26 charter season in Goa took off with the arrival of the first flight from Novosibirsk, Russia, at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, on October 2. The event signals a strong international travel resurgence and sets the tone for a high-demand year-end tourism season.
Goa Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 with Grand Stakeholders’ Meet and Felicitations
On September 27, Goa Tourism hosted its largest-ever Stakeholders’ Meet at Grand Hyatt Goa to mark World Tourism Day 2025, celebrating achievements, recognising contributions, and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and regenerative tourism under the theme “Goa Beyond Beaches.”
Goa to Sign MoU with Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya to Boost Wellness Tourism
Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte announced a strategic MoU between the Goa government and B.S.P’s Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, aimed at advancing Ayurveda and positioning Goa as a leading wellness tourism destination.
