Panaji, May 18, 2026 : Tourism
Minister - Rohan A. Khaunte visited south Goa’s Cavelossim & Benaulim
Beaches to inspect places identified for proposed infrastructure and
beautification works, aimed at enhancing facilities for tourists visiting South
Goa.
The Minister was accompanied by Director Of Tourism, Kedar
Naik along with Cavelossim Sarpanch Dickson Vaz, Shack Owner Association
President Cruz Cardozo, along with other officials from the Department of
Tourism.
During the visit, the Minister inspected the beach pathway,
sites for beautification initiatives and locations identified for Public washroom
facilities and other tourism-related infrastructure works. The inspection was
undertaken as part of the Government’s efforts to further strengthen amenities
and improve the overall visitor experience in South Goa, which continues to
witness a large influx of domestic and international tourists.
During the visit, the Minister also inspected Benaulim Beach
where he interacted with fishermen, members associated with water sports
activities and representatives of the Shack Owners Association. Various issues
concerning the tourism operations, beach cleanliness, livelihood concerns,
issues faced by local community and facilities for stakeholders were discussed
during the interaction. The Minister deliberated with stakeholders on measures
that could help address these concerns and ensure smoother operations during
the upcoming tourism season.
Recently, Tourism Minister - Rohan A. Khaunte has
interacted with different stakeholders of the industry. During the meeting
different issues were brought to Ministers notice. After receiving inputs
Minister Khaunte personally visited on site to understand issues raised during
meeting.
While interacting with media Tourism Minister - Rohan A.
Khaunte said, Goa continues to remain a premier tourism destination and
therefore it is important for the Government to personally assess the condition
of tourism infrastructure and address concerns on priority.
South Goa attracts a large number of tourists every year. As Goa
is a premier tourism destination, I personally visited Cavelossim beach to
inspect the about the improvement of infrastructure facilities, beautification
works, pathways, and proposed washroom facilities, Khaunte said.
“Recently, we held stakeholder meetings to understand the issues
being faced by the tourism industry. After receiving preliminary inputs and
feedback, we have now started on-ground inspections to assess the situation
directly and work towards resolving the issues faced by stakeholders and
tourists,” Khaunte said.
He further assured that the Department of Tourism remains
committed to improving infrastructure, maintaining cleanliness, enhancing
visitor amenities, and ensuring sustainable tourism development across Goa’s
coastal destinations.
The visit reflects the Department’s continued focus on strengthening
tourism infrastructure through stakeholder engagement and field-level
inspections to deliver a better tourism experience for visitors while
supporting local communities and tourism stakeholders.