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Goa CM Pramod Sawant Holds Pre-Budget Talks with Industry for 2026-27

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired extensive pre-budget consultation meetings with a wide array of industry associations and stakeholders. The discussions aimed to gather sector-specific inputs to shape the upcoming 2026-27 state budget. Key focus areas included boosting tourism, supporting MSMEs, promoting green energy, and improving the ease of doing business. The CM affirmed the government's commitment to a participative and growth-oriented budget to accelerate Goa's inclusive economic development.

Key Points: Goa Pre-Budget 2026-27 Consultations with Industry Stakeholders

  • Pre-budget consultations for Goa 2026-27
  • Focus on tourism, MSMEs & green energy
  • Aim to strengthen ease of doing business
  • Commitment to a participative, growth-oriented budget
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Goa CM Pramod Sawant holds pre-budget consultations with industry, stakeholders

Goa CM Pramod Sawant meets industry bodies for pre-budget inputs on tourism, MSMEs, green energy, and ease of doing business ahead of the 2026-27 state budget.

"valuable suggestions and sector-specific inputs were received to strengthen ease of doing business, boost tourism, support MSMEs, promote green energy, and generate employment - Official Release"

Panaji, February 28

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired Pre-Budget Consultation Meetings on Friday ahead of the Goa State Budget 2026-27 with a wide cross-section of stakeholders and industry bodies.

According to the release, Chief Minister Sawant interacted with representatives of Solar Association, Barge Owners Association, CA & CS Associations, Goa Union of Journalists, GCCI, LUB, Verna Industries, GSIA, BNI, Goa Pharma Association, GTA & ASSOCHAM; TTAG, Liquor, Restaurant, Cashew & Event Management Associations; as well as CREDAI, Petrol Pump and Mining Associations.

Sawant informed that valuable suggestions and sector-specific inputs were received to strengthen ease of doing business, boost tourism, support MSMEs, promote green energy, and generate employment opportunities.

The Chief Minister further affirmed that the Government remains committed to a participative, growth-oriented, and people-centric Budget that accelerates Goa's economic development while ensuring inclusive progress.

Earlier, on February 21, the CM distributed appointment offer letters to the children of freedom fighters and to candidates selected for the posts of Assistant State Tax Officer and State Tax Inspector.

He also addressed the OHSSAI Global Conclave, 2026, organised by the OHSSAI Foundation.

The Chief Minister, on February 15, met and interacted with the Municipal Councillors of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, Kerala. CM congratulated them on creating history in Kerala and appreciated the trust reposed in the BJP by the people of Kerala to serve the Municipal bodies in the state. He said that this mandate is a testament to the fact that the message of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Antyodaya is reaching the last mile in Kerala.

He shared the Government of Goa's key initiatives in municipal governance, including our waste management practices and municipal area development works, and exchanged views on strengthening urban infrastructure and citizen-centric administration. He extended his best wishes for a successful, impactful and people-oriented tenure in the service of the residents of Thiruvananthapuram.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Including the Solar Association is a positive step! Goa has so much potential for green energy. A budget that promotes solar power for homes and businesses will reduce costs and help the environment. Win-win!
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Michael C
As someone in the event management industry, I'm relieved we were consulted. The monsoon season is brutal for business here. Hoping for some concrete support or incentives for off-season tourism and events.
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Aditya G
"Participative and people-centric" sounds great, but what about the common citizen? Will there be consultations with resident welfare associations? Budgets often feel disconnected from ground realities like garbage management and water supply.
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Sarah B
The part about distributing appointment letters is heartening. Job creation for the youth is the most critical issue. Hope the budget has a solid plan for skill development and employment generation beyond just the tourism sector.
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Karthik V
Interesting to see the Goa CM sharing waste management practices with Kerala. Our municipalities need all the help they can get! If the budget allocates real funds for modernizing waste processing plants, it will be a major achievement for public health.

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