Non-polluting industries are being planned for each panchayat for large scale employment to rural youth. A 105 km long coastline, four thousand hectares of marshy land 12,000 hectares of paddy land and 100 hectares of fresh water sources provide ideas setting for a flourishing trade. Anti-poverty programmes are being implemented for the benefit of weaker sections in the society. The State has rich forest cover, thus climate is warm and humid, with little variation in temperature. Goa determined to stand on its own by its rich iron ore and magnanees deposits.
Tourism is a major industry in Goa.
On an average a million people, including 1.25 lakh foreigners visit Goa. There are four communities to be notified as Sheduled Tribes in this State.