PANAJI
Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte met Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, and Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Union Minister for Civil Aviation in Delhi on Wednesday. The discussions revolved around developing collaborative strategies to enhance Goa’s tourism landscape - with a strong focus on experiential infrastructure, cultural promotion, and aviation connectivity. There was also mutual interest in leveraging Goa’s heritage, festivals, and spiritual assets to position the state as a hub for authentic and high-value tourism. The importance of developing iconic and sustainable tourism infrastructure that reflects Goa’s identity was also underlined as a shared priority. The meeting with the Union Minister for Civil Aviation addressed the critical need for expanding international direct connectivity to Goa and improving the viability of domestic routes. Both Union Ministers acknowledged Goa’s proactive tourism initiatives and assured continued support.
