PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired Pre-Budget Consultation Meetings yesterday, ahead of the Goa State Budget 2026-27, with a wide cross-section of stakeholders and industry bodies.
He interacted with representatives of the Solar Association, Barge Owners Association, CA and CS Associations, Goa Union of Journalists, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), LUB, Verna Industries, GSIA, BNI, Goa Pharma Association, GTA, ASSOCHAM, TTAG, and associations representing the liquor, restaurant, cashew, as well as event management sectors, and CREDAI, petrol pump, and mining associations.
Speaking after the meetings, he said valuable suggestions and sector-specific inputs were received to strengthen the ease of doing business, boost tourism, support MSMEs, promote green energy, and generate employment opportunities.
“The Government remains committed to a participative, growth-oriented and people-centric Budget,” Sawant said, adding that it would accelerate Goa’s economic development while ensuring inclusive progress.
