PANJIM: Stating that Goa should not be seen as not just as a tourist destination but as a economic powerhouse waiting to be unleashed, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant pitched the state to be a preferred investment destination.
Speaking at the Invest Goa 2024 Summit, the Chief Minister said the coastal State will be a preferred destination for global investors across all the sectors.
“Come to Goa, invest in Goa and grow with Goa. Your success is our success and your journey is our journey. Goa is a canvas. Let your creativity and venture take a flight. Fuel your dream with support and mentorship to reach the world,” the Chief Minister said.
“Now is the right time to invest in Goa. We have reduced red-tapism and enhanced Ease of Doing Business. Do not view Goa merely as a tourist spot but as an economic powerhouse waiting to be unleashed. We are ready to be your gateway of India, your bridge for millions of dreams,” the CM added.
“Goa has benefited considerably due to the support of central government and State government and we will remain a success story in the country and a preferred destination for global investors across all the sectors,” he said.
Stating that no economic growth can be achieved without a skilled workforce, the Chief Minister said, “Our government has given maximum attention for the upgradation of skills of our young workforce through constant academia, industry dialogue and the newly launched apprentice scheme.”
He said the government is fostering a vibrant eco-system of innovation and entrepreneurship by partnering with various academic institutions to nurture new ideas.
