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MAHARASHTRA

Smitha Wardhan
Vinita Karani
Farha Yasmeen
Mridula Shivkumar

GOA
JANAKI AKKALA
MEGHA CHEBOLI
SRI VIDYA
SUCHANDA SOM
WELCOME TO
GOA
LOCATION & NATURAL RESOURCES

Location:
Western Coast Of The Peninsula Of
India
South - Karnataka
North - Maharashtra
West - Arabian Sea
East - Western Ghats

Natural Resources:
Rivers
Minerals
Forests
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Goa was under Portuguese colonial rule till 19th December
1961

On 30th May 1987 Goa was granted full-fledged Statehood

State Capital Panaji


Area 3,700 Sq Km
Population 1,343,998
Altitude Sea Level
Literacy 82.3%
Language Marathi, Konkani, Hindi And English

Religion Hinduism , Christianity And Islam

Best Time To Visit October To May


CULTURE AND SOCIAL

 Goa in West India, called Golden Goa


by the Portuguese

Goa is deeply influenced by Portuguese


culture

Cuisine of Goa 

Fairs and Festivals of Goa 


Jatra
Carnival
Shigmotsav
All Saints Procession
ETHINCITY OF GOA

Multi Ethnic State

Goa comprises a medley of Maharashtrians, Gujratis, Portuguese and


various other people

Religion Percentage

Hindu 65%

Christianity 35%

Muslim and Others 5%


OVERVIEW POLITICS
December 19th is celebrated as Goa Liberation Day.

Goa comprises of two districts – North Goa and South Goa

Goa has been under political instability for past 15 years

The Congress party and the BJP are the two largest parties in the state

Other parties include the


United Goans Democratic Party
 Nationalist Congress Party
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party

The present government is led by the Congress Party headed by


Chief Minister Shri Pratapsingh Raoji Rane.
AGRICULTURE OF GOA

Agriculture in Goa is one of the important


economic activities in the state.

Cashew is an important crop in Goa

 The important crops, apart from paddy, ragi


maize, jowar, bajra and pulses

The forest produce too makes up a significant


part of the agriculture in Goa
INDUSTRY IN GOA
The Industry in Goa is ranked 4th in country

Goa has one of the highest per capita income


ratios in the country

Several Central and state organizations have


been set up over the years 

Fishing also constitutes a major industry in


Goa

It is a major iron ore exporting Port of India


MININING IN GOA

Started in Portuguese period

Mining in Goa focuses on ores of iron, bauxite,


manganese, clays, limestone and silica. 

The main iron ore bearing zone is divided into four


separate areas by major faults.
Bicholim - Pale area
Sancordem area
Shigao - Kalay area
Sanguem - Quepem area
TOURISM IN GOA

The boom of Goa tourism caught up from the Hippy era onwards. 

In the 60’s the virgin beaches and beckoning palms of Goa allured the ecstasy and
cheap dope seeking Hippies to its coast

Goa as a tourist destination goes beyond its beaches

Its Gothic churches, ruined and flourishing temples, pristine beaches,


cultural festivals and not to forget its unique and mouth-watering cuisine,
all make tourism in Goa a thriving industry
HANDLOOMS OF GOA
 Handicrafts of Goa are the most valuable assets of the beach state

The Goa Rural Handicrafts and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation.

The major art forms of the state include


Pottery & Terracotta
Bamboo craft 
Woodcarving
Brass metal ware 
Crochet and embroidery
Seashell craft
Papier-Mache
Wooden lacquer ware
Fiber Craft
Jute Macrame Craft 
EDUCATION IN GOA
Goan residents take their education quite seriously.

Management studies, law colleges and a catering institute too


form a vital part in the list of educational institutions in Goa. 

The Goa University is the premier centre of learning. 


INRASTRUCTURE OF GOA
State of Goa is well knitted to rest of the country
Road Ways
Rail Ways
Air Ways

The state of Goa has a good aviation network.

The airport at Dabolim links most of the major sates


of India.

Mormugao is the major port, handling cargo vessels

 There are minor ports at Panaji and Tiracol

South western Railway and Konkan Railway links Goa to the rest of the country
LAW AND ORDER OF GOA

The crime rate of Goa has increased in the recent past.


FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Main FDI’s come from Mining and Tourism

At present Real Estate seems to be the state’s top draw

The main investors are –


NRI’s
PIO
OCB
FTC

Highest investment state in India

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