PANAJI
Tourism Minister Manohar "Babu" Ajgaonkar on Wednesday attempted to lay to rest the worry among tourists following an advisory by British Foreign Office about security threats in Goa.
Ajgaonkar has asked the tourists not to panic and has insisted that Goa is a safe destination for tourists both foreign and domestic and the law of the land is strong enough to protect and safeguard tourists in Goa.
"While certain countries may have concerns over safety and security of their nationals visiting Goa, Goa has taken every measure to ensure that tourists who visit the State are safe," the Tourism Minister stated. Ajgaonkar further said that he appreciates the travel tips enlisted by the UK foreign office to its nationals. "It virtually directs them to follow certain guidelines which every tourist should anyway follow," he said.
The tourism minister has urged all tourists to refrain from getting involved in illegalities. "We are taking stock of safety and security measures for tourists at regular intervals be in on and off the coast considering the fact that tourist footfalls to Goa are increasing every year," he said.
From a figure of two million tourist arrivals in 2006, Goa now receives over six million tourists, both domestic and foreign.
Tourism Minister Manohar "Babu" Ajgaonkar on Wednesday attempted to lay to rest the worry among tourists following an advisory by British Foreign Office about security threats in Goa.
Ajgaonkar has asked the tourists not to panic and has insisted that Goa is a safe destination for tourists both foreign and domestic and the law of the land is strong enough to protect and safeguard tourists in Goa.
"While certain countries may have concerns over safety and security of their nationals visiting Goa, Goa has taken every measure to ensure that tourists who visit the State are safe," the Tourism Minister stated. Ajgaonkar further said that he appreciates the travel tips enlisted by the UK foreign office to its nationals. "It virtually directs them to follow certain guidelines which every tourist should anyway follow," he said.
The tourism minister has urged all tourists to refrain from getting involved in illegalities. "We are taking stock of safety and security measures for tourists at regular intervals be in on and off the coast considering the fact that tourist footfalls to Goa are increasing every year," he said.
From a figure of two million tourist arrivals in 2006, Goa now receives over six million tourists, both domestic and foreign.
