PANAJI
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said he is hopeful that Goa will soon become a favoured destination for global investors.
He was speaking at the Invest Goa 2024 Summit organized by the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
"Goa will be a preferred destination for global investors across all sectors. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is now the fastest-growing economy in the world. Goa has benefitted considerably due to the support of Central Government and State Government and we will remain a success story in the country and a preferred destination for Global investors across all the sectors,” he said.
He further emphasized that economic growth is impossible without a skilled workforce and hence, the government has prioritized enhancing the skills of the young workforce through ongoing academia-industry dialogues and the recently introduced apprentice scheme.
The summit also saw the unveiling of the "Goa-IDC Regulations 2023 Manual" and the Goa-IPB website, aimed at felicitating the ease of doing business for investors.
Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho, also present at the event, stated that the strategic advantage of Goa's geographical position will make Goa a potential logistical hub.
"To harness this potential, the state has introduced a comprehensive policy to promote establishing additional warehousing facilities,” he said.
During the summit, the Managing Director of Goa-IDC, Pravimal Abhishek, outlined the objective of the event”to correct the narrative surrounding Goa and showcase it as an attractive investment destination.
He emphasized that Goa's strategic location and excellent infrastructure make it a compelling choice for investors.
