Goa Travel
Goa
which was liberated on 19th December, 1961 alongwhh Daman and Diu from 451 years
Portuguese Colonial Rule, became the 25th State of the Indian Union when it was
conferred Statehood on 30th May, 1987.
The State of Goa has a Legislative
Assembly with a strength of 40 elected members. Besides, Goa has three elected
representatives in the Central Parliament. The Governor is the Head of the State
and is advised by a Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister. Panaji, a small
picturesque town on the left bank of river Mandovi, is the seat of the State Administration.
However, for administrative purposes, the State has been divided into two districts:
North Goa and South Goa with headquarters at Panaji and Margao respectively, and
six divisions comprising 11 Talukas.
Ensconced on the slopes of the
Western ghats (Sahyadri ranges) Goa is bounded on the North by Sindhudurg district
of Maharashtra, on the East by Belgaum, on the South by Karwar district of Kamataka
and on the West by Arabian Sea. Its rivers, Tiracol,Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal
and Talpona, which are navigable throughout the year, have their origin in the
Sahyadri ranges and flow westward into the Arabian Sea, 60 kms. away, breaking
the long coast line covering a length of 105 kms. into enchanting estuaries and
bays which mark off idyllic palm-fringed beaches like Arambol, Vagator,Atijuna,
Baga and Calangute in the North and Colva. Betui and Palolem in the South.
Goa, a tiny emerald land on the West Coast of India, with its natural scenic
beauty, attractive beaches and temples famous for its architecture, feasts and
festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural milieu, has an
ideal tourist profile.
Although, Goa joined national mainstream only
after 14-years of the country's independence, tourist traffic to Goa registered
such phenomenal growth that from 2.00 lakhs tourists in 1975 the figure has shot
up to 11.26 lakhs in 1996 of which domestic tourists comprise 8.88 lakhs and foreigners
account for 2.37 lakhs including almost 73,000 through charter flights from U.K.
Germany. Switzerland, Finland. As on today, the total bed capacity stands at 21,000
beds, of which the public sector account for 10% with the rest in the private
sector. With the projected rise in tourist traffic to 14 lakhs by the turn of
century, the bed capacity would require further augmentation of at least 20 thousand.
Goa's
income from Tourism in terms of foreign exchange earned, the figures have gone
up from Rs.32.64 crores in 1986-87 to Rs.194 60 crores in 1994-95 which represents
a steady rise of about 25% every year In the State 20% of its population earn
their livelihood directly and indirectly, form tourism activities.
Conscious
of preservation and conservation of environment, ecology and arrchitecture, the
State Government had decided that no construction or development shall be permitted
on the sandy stretches with 200 meters of High Tide Line in general. Further,
such development is subject to the restrictions laid down by the Government of
India under the Environment Protection Act and Regulations.
Transport
and Communication in Goa By Air: Goa is connected by Indian Airlines
& Alliance Air from Mumbai, Bangalore, Cochin, Delhi and Agatti (Lakshadweep)
By Rail: Goa is connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Secunderabad, Tirupati
via Londa junction on the Mirage-Bangalore sector of south central railway, and
to Mumbai, and Mangalore on the Konkan Railway Corporation section. Convenient
stations are Margao/Vasco and Karmali.
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