The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has decided to renovate four of its existing residencies across the State -- Mapusa,
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Margao, Vasco and Calangute -- in a bid to meet the increasing demand for clean and affordable accommodation facilities for tourists visiting Goa.
In a decision taken by the GTDC Board, which met recently, the residencies will get a facelift and better facilities.
Some of the other decisions taken by the GTDC
Board include the construction of a Convention Centre in South Goa which will have large halls for events, weddings, banquets, offices and adequate parking.
The GTDC Board has also agreed to float fresh tenders for appointing agencies for the maintenance and
upkeep of the Multi Level Car Parking (MLCP) project and Santa Monica Jetty.
The GTDC has also proposed to buy new buses
which would be later designed as “Caminhoes” (Portuguese era wooden-bodied buses)
for conducting sightseeing tours.
The GTDC Board also agreed to lease out office space to the FRRO and India Tourism at the Paryatan Bhavan, Patto.
During the meeting, various proposals pertaining to tourism infrastructure were taken up and proposals with regards to pathways, utility services, signages, sewage treatment plants, and
lighting were also approved by the board.
“The board has also agreed to a proposal for development of jetties for tourism purpose and a proposal to obtain `500 crore from the central ministry under the Sagar Mala scheme has been agreed upon.
This proposal will be sent to the Captain of Ports who will thereafter forward it
to the Govt of India,” the GTDC said in a statement.
