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Goa First
Our priorities & goals

A stronger Goa through responsible progress.

Twelve priorities guide how Goa 1st considers long-term development, local opportunity and quality of life.

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Priority 01

Jobs for Goans

Opportunity begins with access.

Employment information, apprenticeships, skill matching, local hiring awareness, career guidance and future industries. Goans should have the skills and visibility required to compete successfully for opportunities created in Goa.

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Priority 02

Skills & Education

Preparing Goa for tomorrow’s economy.

Digital and technical skills, tourism, hospitality, healthcare, logistics, the green economy, emerging technology and entrepreneurship.

Our focus

Digital and technical skills, tourism, hospitality, healthcare, logistics, the green economy, emerging technology and entrepreneurship.

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Priority 03

Entrepreneurship & MSMEs

Help local enterprise grow with Goa.

Market access, procurement awareness, digitalisation, mentorship, financing awareness and business networks for startups, MSMEs and family businesses.

Our focus

Market access, procurement awareness, digitalisation, mentorship, financing awareness and business networks for startups, MSMEs and family businesses.

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Priority 04

Responsible Development

Build what Goa needs. Build it responsibly.

Evaluate infrastructure through public benefit, carrying capacity, local opportunity, environmental impact and long-term value.

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Priority 05

Land & Housing

Goa’s land is finite.

Planned land use, housing affordability, responsible development, transparency and community interests should guide policy and planning.

Our focus

Planned land use, housing affordability, responsible development, transparency and community interests should guide policy and planning.

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Priority 06

Environment

Growth cannot come at the cost of Goa itself.

Water, forests, coastline, waste, biodiversity and carrying capacity belong at the centre of environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Our focus

Water, forests, coastline, waste, biodiversity and carrying capacity belong at the centre of environmentally responsible infrastructure.

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Priority 07

Tourism

More value. Better tourism. Stronger local participation.

Quality tourism, local enterprise, heritage, village experiences and responsible travel can create stronger livelihoods within communities.

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Priority 08

Agriculture & Fisheries

Protect livelihoods that are part of Goa’s identity.

Market access, technology, value addition and better infrastructure can support farmers and fishing communities and encourage younger participation.

Our focus

Market access, technology, value addition and better infrastructure can support farmers and fishing communities and encourage younger participation.

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Priority 09

Identity & Heritage

Progress without losing who we are.

Language, architecture, traditions, festivals, villages, music, heritage and community spaces are part of Goa’s living identity.

Our focus

Language, architecture, traditions, festivals, villages, music, heritage and community spaces are part of Goa’s living identity.

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Priority 10

Youth

Give young Goans a reason to build their future here.

Skills, entrepreneurship, sports, technology, creative industries and leadership create pathways for a new generation.

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Priority 11

Women

Opportunity should be accessible to everyone.

Enterprise, skills, safety, leadership and access to information should expand meaningful participation.

Our focus

Enterprise, skills, safety, leadership and access to information should expand meaningful participation.

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Priority 12

Governance

Government should be easier to understand and access.

Transparency, digital services, grievance systems, accessible public information and accountability strengthen citizen participation.

Our focus

Transparency, digital services, grievance systems, accessible public information and accountability strengthen citizen participation.

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Everyone has a part to play

Goa’s future belongs to everyone who cares about it.

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