Goa

Goa is the most urbanized state in India with 62.17% urban population It is also among the top three states with highest Per Capita Net State Domestic Product in India.

Snapshot Infographics Presentation

Last updated: Aug, 2023

FACTFILE

Capital

Panaji

Geographical Area (sq km)

3,702

State Language

Konkani, Marathi, Portuguese, Hindi and English

Literacy Rate

88.7 per cent

Key Industries:

Tourism

Food processing

IT and ITeS

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Fishing

RELATED SITES

Goa Economic Development Corporation Limited, Goa Consumer Affairs in Goa

News

20 Sep 21

PM interacts with healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the COVID vaccination programme in Goa

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi interacted with healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the COVID vaccination programme in Goa.

19 May 21

16 States/UTs lift 100% food grains for May 2021 under PMGKAY Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT free food grains to a States/ UTs under PMGKA

Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT free food grains to a States/ UTs under PMGKAY scheme.

27 Jan 21

Months after lockdown, tourism sector witnesses slow hiring: Report

Tourism sector witnesses a slow and gradual hiring trend with a hope of surge in domestic travel on the back of opening of the economy.

6 Nov 18

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to commence in Goa from 20th-28th Nov

The 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018 will be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November, 2018. 49th edition of the festival will showcase 212 films from over 68 countries which reflects diversity of taste. International Competition section has 15 films out of which 3 are Indian. Competition section itself represents films produced and co-produced by 22 countries.

22 Oct 18

World class food testing lab to be set up in Goa: Prabhu

Panaji: The Government of India's Export Inspection Agency (EIA) and Quality Council of India (QCI) are planning to set up a world-class laboratory in Goa to test the food quality, according to Mr Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Government of India.