Valuable inputs will certainly be considered: CM
PANAJI
The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) successfully hosted a conclave on ‘Inclusive & sustainable growth for Goa @ 2037’ on Wednesday in Panaji attended by policymakers, industry leaders, global experts, and civil society stakeholders. Inaugurated by Minister for Industries & Transport Mauvin Godinho in presence of the Chief Secretary Dr V Candavelou, the day-long conclave concluded with the release of the Vision Report Goa@2037 at the hands of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Vision Report Goa@2037 has been placed before the Goa government with a forward looking vision – Heritage-to-Horizon, Green & Inclusive. The event marked a key milestone in Goa’s journey toward becoming a high-value, innovation-led, and environmentally sustainable State by 2037.
The inaugural session, titled ‘Goa 2037: The roadmap to inclusive and sustainable growth,’ was presided over by Shrinivas Dempo, president, GCCI. In his address, Dempo emphasised that Goa now stands at an inflection point—transitioning from its traditional reliance on tourism and minerals to a future-ready economic model powered by innovation, sustainability, and inclusion. “We must build a Goa that is globally competitive, ecologically responsible, socially harmonious, and economically vibrant for all Goans. This conclave is not the culmination, but the beginning of a transformative journey,” said Dempo.
Dempo reiterated GCCI’s commitment to collaborative governance, urging public-private partnerships to move from consultation to joint execution. “Growth and sustainability are not opposite choices. In Goa, they must become each other’s greatest strength,” he emphasised.
Complimenting GCCI on this vision report Sawant assured that it will be analysed in detail. The government of Goa is also coming up with a vision document by December 25 and GCCI’s inputs will certainly be considered, Sawant added. He welcomed the proposal for a Goa Vision 2037 Steering Council, to be chaired by the Chief Minister, involving stakeholders from all sectors. Mauvin Godinho agreed to incorporate the recommendations of the vision report as a blueprint for model good governance.
Pratima Dhond, president-elect, GCCI; Jyotin Kutty, VP and chief sustainability officer, Tata Motors; and Dr V Candavelou, Chief Secretary also addressed the occasion. Lalit Saraswat, GCCI managing committee member, set the event’s theme, while Rohan Bhandare delivered the vote of thanks. Sandeep Dharkar GM NABARD & B S Pai Angle MD of EDC, were present as support partners.
A vision report developed in partnership with the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) was unveiled during the event. Based on inputs from 12 sectoral taskforces, the report identifies six strategic pillars – Infrastructure, tourism, innovation, skilling, sustainability, and governance. The report is designed to unlock Rs 15,000 Cr in new private investment by 2030, generate 100,000 skilled jobs. It emphasises focus on ecosystem sustainability, public private partnership for growth, community engagement and scaling up hospitality and tourism sectors.
