Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (October 23, 2021) interacted with the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa' programme. During his interaction, PM Modi said that Goa means nature and tourism, but today it also means a new model of development and a reflection of collective efforts.He stated that in the last 1.5-2 years, Goa has faced not just the COVID-19 pandemic but also several cyclones and floods.

"Goa's tourism sector faced several difficulties, but the state and Central governments continued the relief work incessantly," PM Modi said.He also noted that Goa is a key centre of India's tourism and thus, in India's economy.

The Prime Minister said that Goa has both rural culture as well as attractive urban life and that the coastal state has both agricultural land and opportunities in a blue economy. "Goa has everything needed for the development of 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat'," PM Modi added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (October 23, 2021) interacted with the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa' programme. During his interaction, PM Modi said that Goa means nature and tourism, but today it also means a new model of development and a reflection of collective efforts.He stated that in the last 1.5-2 years, Goa has faced not just the COVID-19 pandemic but also several cyclones and floods.

"Goa's tourism sector faced several difficulties, but the state and Central governments continued the relief work incessantly," PM Modi said.He also noted that Goa is a key centre of India's tourism and thus, in India's economy.

The Prime Minister said that Goa has both rural culture as well as attractive urban life and that the coastal state has both agricultural land and opportunities in a blue economy. "Goa has everything needed for the development of 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat'," PM Modi added.