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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Illustrative view · Goa First 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.
Illustrative view · Goa First 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.
Share an idea on this priority → 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.
Share an idea on this priority → 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.
Illustrative view · Goa First 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.
Share an idea on this priority → 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.
Share an idea on this priority → 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.
Illustrative view · Goa First 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.
Share an idea on this priority → 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.
Share an idea on this priority → 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.
Illustrative view · Goa First Priority 11 Women Opportunity should be accessible to everyone. Enterprise, skills, safety, leadership and access to information should expand meaningful participation.
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.
Share an idea on this priority → Everyone has a part to play Goa’s future belongs to everyone who cares about it. Share an idea, discover an initiative or help identify opportunities that can create value for Goa and Goans.
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