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STATE INDUSTRIAL PROFILE – GOA

(2014-15)

Prepared by:

EI Division,
MSME- DI, Goa.

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 CONTENTS
Sl. Page

No. Topic No.

1 Goa State at a Glance 3

2 Geographical Features. 4 - 5

3 Administrative Set up 5

4 Demographic features 5 - 11

5 Gross State Domestic Product 11 - 12

6 Important Economic Activities 13 - 16

7 Industrial Scenario 16 - 19

8 Infrastructural Facilities 20 - 24

9 Financial Institutions and their performance 25 - 26

10 Prospects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 26 - 33

based on Material Resources
11 Illustrative List of Potential Activities 34 - 36

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Goa State at a Glance:

Sl.No. Item Unit 2012-13 2013-14

1. Administrative structure
• Geographical area Sq.Kms 3,702 3,702
• Districts No. 2 2
• Taluks No. 12 12
• Towns No. 70 70
• Muncipal Towns No. 14 14
• Census Towns No. 56 56
• Villages No. 334 334
• Inhabited revenue No. 320 320
villages
• Villages included in No. 7 7
Urban Agglomeration
• Village Panchayats No. 189 189
Blocks No. 12 12
II. Population
• Total Lakhs 14.59 14.59
• Males Lakhs 7.39 7.39
• Females Lakhs 7.2 7.2
• Sex Ratio Females/Thousand 973 973
Males
• Total workers Lakh 5.77 5.77
• Density Persons/Sq.km 394 394
• Literacy rate Percentage 88.7 88.7
• Male Literacy Rate Percentage 92.65 92.65
• Female Literacy Rate Percentage 84.66 84.66
III. State Income
• Net State Domestic Rupees in Crore 26951.91 29377.59
Product (Q)Quick (A)Advance
At constant prices estimate figures
IV. Electricity
Towns electrified No. Fully Fully
Electrified Electrified
Villages electrified No. Fully Fully
Electrified Electrified

Source: Goa Economy in Figures 2014

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Introduction:

The State of Goa, located in the West Coast, with an area of 3702 sq. Kms. is a well known
tourist destination due to its scenic beauty, abundant greenery, attractive beaches, temples,
churches, the architectural splendour, wild life sanctuaries, colourful and lively feasts and
festivals. The State of Goa was ruled by Portuguese for nearly 450 years until it was
liberated in 1961.

As per 2011 Census, Goa has a population of 14,58,545 which accounts for 0.12% of the
country’s population. Goa has impressive socioeconomic indicators in terms of literacy rate
of 88.70% (4th rank) and per capita income (I rank) compared to other states of the Country.

I. Geographical Features:

1.1. Location:
The state is located geographically between 15º 48' N 14º 53' N latitude and 74 º 20" E and
73 º 40" E longitude. It lies along the Western (Konkan) Coast 600 kms South of Mumbai
and 300 kms North of Mangalore and is bounded by the river Teracola, in the North, which
separates it from Sindhudurg District of Maharastra State; in the East & South by Belgaum
& Uttar Kannada Districts of Karnataka State respectively; and in the West by Arabian Sea.

I.2. Climate:

Goa has tropical and monsoon type of climate. The climate is humid throughout the year.
The South-west monsoon brings rainfall to the State. The period from June to September
contributes to 89% of annual rainfall with average rainfall ranging from 2500 mm to 4000
mm. Maximum rainfall is received during the month of July. According to a study by
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa there is wide variation in rainfall within the
state with Valpoi receiving the maximum rainfall of 4162 mm and Panaji receiving the
minimum of 2841 mm. During summer months from March to May, the temperature ranges
from 17 ºC to 37 º C.

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I.3. Soil:

Coastal Alluvial soil, mixed red and black soil, laterite soil and red sandy soil are the main
types of soil found in Goa. Soil pH ranges from 4.5 - 6.5.

II. Administrative Set up:

For administrative convenience, the State is divided into two districts, namely, South Goa
and North Goa. The districts are divided into Sub divisions and Talukas. Talukas are
subdivided into revenue circles and revenue circles into Sazas consisting of a group of
revenue villages. Sazas are under the charge of Talathi. Group of Sazas of a revenue circle
is headed by a Circle Inspector. Taluka revenue office is headed by Mamladar. Sub
divisions are headed by Dy. Collector. District Administration is under the control of the
Collector.

North Goa has its administrative headquarters at Panaji. To facilitate revenue

administration, North Goa is divided into four Sub-Divisions namely Panaji, Bicholim,
Mapusa and Ponda and six Talukas namely Bardez, Tiswadi, Bicholim, Pernem, Ponda and
Sattari .

South Goa has its administrative headquarters at Margao. The district is divided into five
Sub-Divisions namely Margao, Quepem and Sanguem, Mormugao, Canacona and
Dharbandora and six Talukas namely Salcete, Mormugao, Quepem, Sanguem, Canacona
and Dharbandora.

III. Demographic features:

III.1. Population:
The population of Goa as per 2011 census is 14,58,545 persons with 7,39,140 males and
7,19,405 females. The taluka wise distribution of population of the State as per 2011 Census
is given in the table below.

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Table 1: Taluka wise distribution of Population in the State as per 2011 census:

Percentage to
State/District
Males Females Total total
/Taluka
population
GOA 7,39,140 7,19,405 14,58,545 100.00
North Goa 4,16,677 4,01,331 8,18,008 56.08
Pernem 38,652 37,095 75,747 5.19
Bardez 1,19,892 1,17,548 2,37,440 16.28
Bicholim 49,931 48,024 97,955 6.72
Sattari 32,574 31,243 63,817 4.38
Tiswadi 90,136 87,083 1,77,219 12.15
Ponda 85,492 80,338 1,65,830 11.37
South Goa 3,22,463 3,18,074 6,40,537 43.92
Mormugao 81,138 73,423 1,54,561 10.60
Salcete 1,45,448 1,49,016 2,94,464 20.19
Quepem 40,722 40,471 81,193 5.57
Sanguem 32,623 32,524 65,147 4.47
Canacona 22,532 22,640 45,172 3.10
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

From the Table it is evident that there are 8,18,008 persons in North Goa district which
constitute 56.08 percent of the total population, whereas there are 6,40,537 persons in South
Goa district (43.92 percent). Most populated taluka of the state is Salcete with 20.19 percent
of the total population (2,94,464 persons). It is followed by Bardez with 2,37,440 persons
(16.28%) and Tiswadi with 1,77,219 persons (12.15%). Canacona is the least populated
taluka accounting for 3.10 percent of the total population (45,172 persons).

III. 2. Density of Population:

The density of population has increased from 364 persons per sq km. in 2001 to 394 persons
per sq. km in 2011. The Taluk wise density of population as per 2011 Census is given in the
table below.

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Table 2: Taluka wise Density of Population

Name of
Sl. No. Density of Population
Taluka
GOA 394
NORTH GOA 471
1 Pernem 301
2 Bardez 899
3 Tiswadi 830
4 Bicholim 410
5 Satari 130
6 Ponda 566
SOUTH GOA 326
7 Mormugao 1416
8 Salcete 1005
9 Quepem 255
10 Sanguem 78
11 Canacona 128
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

The density of population is above the State average of 394 in the talukas of Mormugao,
Salcete, Tiswadi, Bardez and Ponda. Mormugao has the highest density of population of
1,416 per sq km, followed by Salcete with 1,005. Bardez, Tiswadi and Ponda have density
of population of 899, 830 and 566 per sq km respectively. The density of population is
lowest in Sanguem taluka with 78 persons per sq Km.

III.3. Sex Ratio:

Goa has 10th rank in the country in respect of sex ratio with 973 females per thousand males
which is much higher than the national average of 940. The district wise sex ratio in the
State since 1900 is given in the table below.

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Table 3. District-wise Sex Ratio 1900 – 2011

Sex Ratio (Number of

Sr. No. Census Year
Females per thousand males)
North Goa South Goa Goa
1 1900 1,102 1,074 1,091
2 1910 1,118 1,091 1,108
3 1921 1,154 1,069 1,120
4 1931 1,111 1,052 1,088
5 1940 1,100 1,058 1,084
6 1950 1,142 1,107 1,128
7 1960 1,083 1,041 1,066
8 1971 998 959 981
9 1981 979 971 975
10 1991 963 971 967
11 2001 953 972 960
12 2011 963 986 973
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

Figures from the table tells that the State which had a high sex ratio during the pre-liberation
era started declining after 1971 onwards. The sex ratio which stood at 981 females per
thousand males in 1971 declined to 975 in 1981 and further to 960 in 2001. Government has
taken efforts to arrest the declining trend in the States’ sex ratio the result of which shows
improvement in the sex ratio to 973 as per 2011 census.

Taluka-wise Sex Ratio as per 2011 Census is given in the Table below.

Table 4: Taluka-wise Sex Ratio -2011 Census

Sl. No. Taluka Sex Ratio

1 Pernem 960
2 Bardez 980
3 Tiswadi 966
4 Bicholim 962
5 Satari 959
6 Ponda 940
7 Mormugao 905
8 Salcete 1,025
9 Quepem 994
10 Sanguem 997
11 Canacona 1,005
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

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The taluk-wise sex ratio shows that Salcete has the highest sex ratio of 1,025 females per
thousand males followed by Canacona (1,005). Six talukas of the State Mormugao, Ponda,
Sattari, Pernem, Bicholim and Tiswadi have sex ratio below that of the State average.

III.4. Literacy:
There are 1165487 literate persons in Goa comprising of 615823 males and 549664 females
as per 2011 Census. The total literacy rate in the State is 88.70 percent, with literacy rate of
92.65 percent among males and 84.66 percent among females.
Taluka wise Literacy Rates as per 2011 Census is depicted in the Table below.

Table 5: Taluka wise Literacy Rates -2011 Census

State/District Total Literate

Literacy Rate
/Taluka Population
Goa 1165487 88.70
North Goa 663060 89.57
Pernem 60615 88.05
Bardez 196015 90.98
Tiswadi 145014 90.37
Bicholim 78628 89.24
Satari 48929 85.24
Ponda 133859 89.21
South Goa 502427 87.59
Mormugao 123188 89.30
Salcete 236082 89.34
Quepem 60364 82.93
Sanguem 48468 83.43
Canacona 34325 84.68
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

The literacy rate is highest in Bardez taluka (90.98%), followed by Tiswadi Taluka
(90.37%). Nine talukas namely Pernem, Bardez, Bicholim, Tiswadi, Satari, Ponda,
Mormugao, Salcete and Quepem have literacy rate of more than 85 percent. The literacy
rates in Sanguem and Canacona talukas are 83.43 and 84.68 percent respectively. The male
– female literacy gap in the State as per 2011 Census stood at 7.99 percent.

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III. 5. Workers and Non Workers:

The total workforce of the state as per 2011 Census stood at 5,77,248 persons which
comprised of 4,76,053 main workers and 1,01,195 marginal workers. The taluka wise
distribution of workers by category of occupation is given in the table below.

Table 6 : Taluk wise distribution of workers into four categories

Other
State/District Household
Agricultural Workers/ Total Workers
/Taluka Cultivators Industries
Labourers Workers in
Service Sector
Pernem 2655 1876 918 22989 28438
Bardez 3054 1821 3199 86588 94662
Tiswadi 2091 1072 1680 68643 73486
Bicholim 2272 1864 993 32474 37603
Satari 2564 4654 529 16605 24352
Ponda 2766 2833 1543 61975 69117
NORTH GOA 15402 14120 8862 289274 327658
Mormugao 1332 732 877 59221 62162
Salcete 3269 2169 2926 99845 108209
Quepem 3684 4289 708 24209 32890
Sanguem 2658 3530 568 20525 27281
Canacona 5009 1920 767 11352 19048
SOUTH GOA 15952 12640 5846 215152 249590
GOA 31354 26760 14708 504426 577248
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

The table shows that out of 5,77,248 workers in the State, 3, 27,658 workers (56.76%) are
from North Goa district and the remaining 2,49,590 workers (43.24%) from South Goa
district. Taluk wise distribution of workers shows that, Salcete accounts for 18.75 percent of
the total workers in the State followed by Bardez (16.40%). Out of the total work force,
504,426 persons (87.38%) are employed in service sector. Cultivators account for 5.43
percent of the total work force followed by agricultural labourers (4.64%) and workers in
household industries (2.55%).

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There are 8,81,297 persons (3,19,604 males and 5,61,693 females) reported as non–workers
in the State including students, persons engaged in household duties, dependents,
pensioners, rentiers, beggars and others.

IV. Gross State Domestic Product at Constant (2004-05) Prices:

The growth rate of GSDP at constant prices which was almost stable at around 10 percent in
the years 2008-09 and 2009-10 registered an upward trend of 16.89 percent in 2010-11 and
20.20 percent in 2011-12. But it has shown a declining trend in 2012-13 to 4.17 percent
which was mainly due to the slowdown in the growth of mining sector in the State. As per
the provisional estimates there is slight improvement in the growth rate to 7.71 percent
during 2013-14.

Table 7: GSDP at Constant (2004-05) Prices - 2006-07 to 2013-14

GSDP at constant (2004-

Annual Growth
Sl.No Year 05) prices
Rate
(`in crore)
1 2006-07 15,042 10.02

2 2007-08 15,875 5.54

3 2008-09 17,466 10.02

4 2009-10 19,248 10.20

5 2010-11 22,499 16.89

6 2011-12 27,045 20.20

7 2012-13 28,173 4.17

8 2013-14 30,345 7.71

(P)

Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

Sector wise Growth Rate of GSDP at Constant Prices (2004-05) over the previous year is
shown in the table below.

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Table 8: Sector wise Growth Rate of GSDP at Constant Prices (2004-05)

Sector in crore
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 (P)

Primary 2265 1361 1496

Percentage growth over the (-1.22) (-39.89) 9.86

previous year

Secondary 8767 9155 9668

Percentage growth over the 4.45 4.43 5.60

previous year

Tertiary 16014 17657 19182

Percentage growth over the 35.56 10.26 8.64

previous year

Total 27045 28173 30345

20.20 4.17 7.71

Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

The table reveals that the growth rate under Primary Sector declined drastically from -1.22
percent in 2011-12 to -39.89 percent in 2012-13. During 2013-14 the growth rate improved
and stood at 9.86 percent. This was mainly attributed by the improvement in agriculture,
forestry and fishing wherein the growth rate improved from 4.53 percent in 2012-13 to
13.50 percent in 2013-14 as a result of the steps taken by the Government to revamp the
agriculture sector. Though the growth rate under Secondary sector, which was 12.75 percent
in 2010-11 slowed down in the subsequent years to around 4 percent in 2011-12 and 2012-
13, improved slightly to 5.60 percent by 2013-14. The growth rate under Tertiary Sector
which was 35.56 percent in 2011-12 slowed down to 10.26 percent in 2012-13 and 8.64
percent in 2013-14. This was due to the slowdown in transport, storage and communication
sub-sectors.

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V. Important Economic Activities of the State:
V.1. Agriculture:
At the time of liberation of Goa, about 70% of the population was engaged in Agriculture.
Share of workers in Agriculture sector has come down since past few years. Paddy, Cashew
and Coconut are the major crops grown in the state. The cultivation of horticultural crops
are gaining importance because of better returns and low risk.

Various schemes have been implemented by Government of Goa to encourage rural youth
to take up agriculture and allied activities. Government has appointed, 25 Kissan Mitras, to
work at the grass root level and assist the farmers in works related to schemes under
Agriculture and allied activities. 25 villages across the State have been selected under
Village Level Agricultural Development Plan. To provide prompt services to the farming
community, two District level Offices, one in Margao, South Goa and the other at Tonca,
Caranzalem, North Goa has been set up.

V.2. Mining & Quarrying:

Goa is blessed with rich mineral resources. Major minerals include Iron ore, Manganese ore,
Bauxite. Minor minerals available in the State are Basalt, Laterite stones and rubbles, River
sand, Murrum etc., which are of great demand in construction sector.

Exploration for Iron ore in Goa started at the beginning of the 20th Century. Present day
mining and export of iron ore resumed in 1947. The Iron ore deposits are distributed over
the Northern, Southern and Central Blocks of Goa. The Northern Block deposits are richer
both in terms of quality and quantity of the ore, as compared to the Southern and Central
Blocks.

The contribution of Mining & Quarrying to the State’s Gross GDP at Factor cost is
estimated at Rs. 203482 lakhs (at current prices) for 2013-14.

The Supreme Court had banned iron ore mining in all 90 mines in Goa from October 2012
based on the findings of the Justice MB Shah Commission report, a major loss to the
exchequer due to illegal mining over 12 years. According to Goa's Grant of Mining Leases
Policy, 2014, stoppage of mining had a cascading impact on other sectors. Not only those

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who are directly involved in mining such as the mining companies, truck operators, barge
transporters, mining machinery owners, but small time business / industry such as tea stalls,
automobile workshop, petrol pump, consumer goods vendors, tyre service providers etc.
were all affected by ban. The policy estimates loss of Rs 3,000 crore due to the 2012 ban on
iron ore mining in the state. The ban was lifted on April 2014 , with the condition that the
iron ore mining will be restricted to 20 million tonnes annually and the mining leases for
which renewals were not sought post 2007 have expired and mining there is illegal. Though
the ban was lifted, miners and exporters are pessimistic, as the international market
conditions are now occupied by Australian and Brazilian suppliers

V.3. Fishing sector:

Fishing industry forms the second largest industry both in terms of employment and income
in the state. Numerous ancillary and subsidiary activities around fish harvesting, is also
contributing to Goa’s economy. Goa experiences favourable Climate for fishing activity.
From September to March climate is ideal for fishing activities.

Two types of fish catching are adopted in Goa namely Inland Fisheries and Marine
Fisheries. Inland Fisheries of Goa is spread over 250 kms. Inland fisheries are of two types,
Brackish and Fresh water fisheries. Brackish water fisheries include extensive estuaries or
river mouth, lagoons, back waters and brackish water lakes. Fresh water fisheries include
river system, fresh water lakes, irrigation canals, tanks, reservoirs and ponds.

Marine Fishery Resources comprises of coastline of maximum 104 kilometers. Flexible

network of transport in Goa enables quick and safe disposal of fish and fish products. Goa
has well established fish marketing centres. There are many major and minor fish landing
centres such as Betim (malim) Chapora, Khariwado, Cutbona and Betal from where large
quantity and variety of fish is caught. Infrastructure facilities are well established. Cold
storage facilities as well as IRS Digital Visual systems are developed at important locations,
which help in increasing fish catch.

The quantity of fish exported and foreign exchange earned is depicted in the table below:

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Table 9: Export of Marine Products 2004 – 2013 from the state

Sl .
Year Qty (in Tonnes) Value (In Lakh)
No.
1 2004 8855 3907
2 2005 11002 6178
3 2006 14117 7299
4 2007 18268 9339
5 2008 21533 19783
6 2009 27009 19563
7 2010 37212 28891
8 2011 37829 33125
9 2012 42675 37918
10 2013 33939 41181

Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

From the table it is clear that export of fish which was showing an increasing trend from
2004 to 2012 has shown a reverse trend from 2012. Though the quantity of export has
declined from 42675 Tonnes in 2012 to 33939 Tonnes in 2013, the value has increased from
37918 Lakhs to 41181 Lakhs.

Various measures are taken by Government of Goa to promote fishing sector. A project
through Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) named ‘Open sea cage culture’ is set up in
South Goa for culturing high valued fish viz. Cobia and Lates Under this scheme the
fishermen have formed self help groups and undergone special training by Central Marine
Fisheries Research Institute(CMFRI), Karwar.

Fish Festival “Aqua Goa” for three days is being conducted in the State to create awareness
about fisheries and sea food. The event provides a platform to
entrepreneurs/Fishermen/farmers from all over the State to exhibit their products.

V.4. Tourism Sector:

Goa is blessed with beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage and the architectural splendours
of its Temples, Churches and ancient houses which attracts tourist from all over the world

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Government has taken measures in diversification of tourism activities and providing
necessary infrastructure to boost tourism sector. Several key tourism infrastructure projects
like beautification of areas around major tourist’s spots, completion of Panaji jetty, mega
tourism circuit development at Calangute, Candolim, Sangolda and Anjuna were undertaken
to improve the facilities for the tourists. A policy for regulating water sports in the State has
been finalised. The Department of Tourism is participating in National and International
events for promoting tourism and are giving widespread publicity campaigns by releasing
advertisements through Print and Electronic media.

VI. Industrial Scenario of the State:

Goa witnessed a boost in Industrial Sector during 1993 to 2002 as a result of special income
tax status from the Government of India and sales tax holiday from the Government of Goa.
The manufacturing sector continued to grow at a rate of 14% upto 2009-10. The sector have
been adversely affected since last few years due to the economic slowdown, lack of a robust
framework for industrial growth, closure of mining activities etc.

The infrastructural facilities in the state are conducive for industrial development due to the
availability of sea port, airport rail and road connectivity, educated population, reliable and
economical power supply and plentiful water resources in addition to the availability of
social infrastructure.

In order to rejuvenate investment under manufacturing sector, Government has approved the
Goa Investment Policy-2014, to create 50,000 jobs and facilitate 25,000 crores of new
investments in the next five years.

VI.1. Micro Small and Medium Enterprises:

As per the statistics from Directorate of Industries trade and commerce Goa, upto 2014-15,
874 units have registered under EM part II with an investment of 52620.28 lakhs in, Plant &
machinery generating Employment to the order of 18851 numbers

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Table 10: Year wise data on details of units registered under EM part II in Directorate
of Industries Trade and Commerce Goa.
INVT. In Plant & Machinery
UNITS EMPLOYMENT GENERATED
(In Lakhs)
Year Micro Small Medium Total Micro Small Medium Total Micro Small Medium Total
Oct. 06
To 9 3 0 12 151 81 0 232 60.47 600.67 0.00 661.14
Mar.07
2007-08 44 13 0 57 498 394 0 892 217.38 1065.18 0.00 1282.56

2008-09 54 20 2 76 590 707 78 1375 300.78 2355.35 686.00 3342.13

2009-10 74 35 3 112 577 1617 128 2322 530.30 4164.25 2225.25 6919.80

2010-11 62 25 1 88 437 1127 39 1603 436.89 3317.56 765.00 4519.45

2011-12 62 35 0 97 495 1634 0 2129 543.54 5458.89 0.00 6002.43

2012-13 58 43 2 103 385 2080 240 2705 370.01 6701.15 1266.00 8337.16

2013-14 115 46 8 169 1194 2117 667 3978 789.81 6129.73 4129.45 11048.99

2014-15 99 56 5 160 862 2412 341 3615 625.79 6722.23 3158.60 10506.62

TOTAL 577 276 21 874 5189 12169 1493 18851 3874.97 36515.01 12230.30 52620.28

Source: Directorate of Industries Trade and Commerce, Goa

Major share of units registered under EM part II are under Micro Enterprises (66.01%), followed by
Small Enterprises (31.57%). Share of Medium Enterprises is meagre (2.2%)

Product-wise Classification of MSMEs for two years 2012-13 and 2013-14 are pictured in
the Table below.

Table 11: Product-wise Classification of MSMEs

Sl.
Product Group No. of units Registered
No.
Up to 2012-13 up to 2013-14
1 Food Products 1323 1340
2 Beverages & Tobacco products 485 486
3 Jute, hemp & Mesta Textile 15 15
4 Textile Products & Garments 233 234
5 Wood Products & Wooden Furniture, Fixture 526 530
6 Paper Products including Printing/publishing 641 650

7 Leather & Leather Products 34 34

8 Rubber, Plastic, Petroleum and coal products 625 640

9 Chemical Products (except Petroleum 461 473
and coal products)
10 Non Metallic Minerals 481 485
11 Basic Metal & Alloys 222 222
12 Metal Products & parts (except M/c. & transport 979 992
eqpt.)
13 Machinery, Tools & Parts (except & electrical m/c.) 95 101
14 Electrical Machinery & Apparatus & Supplier Parts 482 489
15 Transport Equipment & Parts 122 123
16 Other Mfg. Industries 315 325
17 Repair/Services 496 499
Total 7535 7638
Source: Directorate of Industries Trade and Commerce, Goa

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Product wise classification reveals the fact that more number of units are registered in the
categories namely Food products(17), Rubber, Plastic, Petroleum and coal products(15),
Chemical Products(12), Metal Products & parts(13) during the year 2013-14.

VI.2. Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP):

Under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme, 30 proposals have been
sanctioned during 2014-15 with a total project cost of 123.76 lakh and involving subsidy of
42.86 lakh generating employment for 123 people.

VI. 3. Large Scale Industries:

As per the data received from Directorate of industries trade and Commerce, Goa there are
192 large scale industrial units working in the state with an Investments of Rs.8474.02
crores generating Employment of 33741 persons. The Government of Goa has enacted Goa
Investment Promotion Act 2014 for facilitating single window clearance of investors to
invest in Goa.

VI.4. Goa Industrial Development Corporation: (IDC)

Goa IDC has acquired land measuring 7330m2 at Tuem village of Pernem Taluka for
expansion of Tuem Industrial Estate Phase-III and the infrastructure development works are
in progress. The proposal for land acquisition for setting up of new industrial estate at
Latambarcem in Bicholim taluka is in progress.

VI.5. Agencies/schemes for promoting self employment in the state

a. Khadi & Village Industries Board

The Goa, Daman & Diu, Khadi and Village Industries Board is a statutory organization
engaged in the promotion of Village Industries and other activities under the purview of the
Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Mumbai.

b. The Goa Handicrafts, Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation
Ltd. (GHRSSIDC):

GHRSSIDC aims at generating self employment through various schemes/training

programmes. During the year 2014-15, under various schemes, eligible Mahilas are

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provided with sewing machines, necessary accessories, tools, etc. for undertaking
embroidery and tailoring jobs as self employment. Under “Goa Clay Idol maker’s scheme”
513 claims have been received and the Corporation is in process of finalizing the
beneficiaries.

c. Economic Development Corporation of Goa (EDC):

The EDC Limited, formerly known as the Economic Development Corporation of Goa,
Daman & Diu Limited (EDC) incorporated on 12th March 1975, as a development bank,
enjoying the twin status of a State Finance Corporation (SFC) & an Industrial Development
Institution. Over the last 35 years of its existence it has been a catalyst for industrial growth
in Goa.

EDC has so far financed more than 5,350 entrepreneurs for establishing various activities
like dental clinics, ayurvedic and homeopathic clinics, medical stores, photography units,
bakery units, beauty parlours, software development, Xerox centres, communication
centres, tailoring units, flour mill, repairs, sales and service/servicing centre / Mechanical
workshops, acquisition of fishing canoe, sound system, tourist taxi, goods carriers etc., thus
providing opportunities for self employment.

d. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM): The scheme “Swarnjayanti Gram

Swarozgar Yojana” (SGSY) is restructured and renamed as “National Rural Livelihood
Mission” (NRLM) which is a centrally sponsored scheme and the financing of the scheme is
shared between the Centre and the State in the ratio of 75:25. The aim of the scheme is to
uplift the rural families living below the poverty line, by covering them under all aspects of
self employment, such as organizing the poor to form Self Help Groups for starting any
economic activity and providing them training, credit, technology, infrastructure and
marketing support. 1,392 Self Help Groups have been formed since inception of the scheme
of SGSY. During the current year 2014-15, National Level Exhibition-cum-sale of
handicrafts and other products made by Self Help Groups was organized at Margao making
a sale of order 80.00 lakhs. These Self Help Groups were also sponsored to participate in
exhibitions held at Gujarat, Hyderabad, Punjab, New Delhi, etc.

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VII. Infrastructural Facilities in the State:
VII.1. Transport & Communication: The state has well-developed transport and
communication facilities.
VII.1.1. Transportation by road:
Transportation by road in Goa is considered to be the dominant medium for both passenger
and freight. It has 224 Km of National highway, 232 Km of State Highway and 815 Km of
District Highway. Two National Highways namely NH-17 and NH-4A are passing through
Goa. NH-17 links Goa to Mumbai in the North and Mangalore to the South. NH-4A
connects capital city of Goa, Panaji to Belgaum in the east. The NH-17 A connects NH-17
to Mormugao Harbour from Cortalim and the new NH-17B, four lane highway connects
Momugao Harbour to NH-17 at another location, Verna via Dabolim airport.

To avoid traffic congestion near Panaji area, where the three National Highways meets,
Government has initiated construction of “New Mandovi Bridge” across river Mandovi at
Panaji at a cost of 403 crore, which will serve as a traffic link between North and South
Goa. There is also plan to construct a new six-lane bridge across river Zuari with assistance
from Government of India.

VII.1.1.a Vehicle Population

The number of vehicles registered during the period 2011-12 to 2014-15 (upto Dec. ’14) is
given in Table below.
Table 12: Distribution of Vehicles by type from 2011-12 to 2014-15 (till Dec. 2014)
Type of vehicles 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 (upto Dec. '14)
Motor Cycles for Hire 3798 1249 1399 1361
Goods Vehicles 5018 2403 1466 1094
Taxis 495 1089 1122 848
Buses , Mini Buses & KTC 606 443 969 232
Auto Rickshaws 81 102 129 64
Total 9998 5286 5085 3599
Non-Transport
Motor Cycles & Scooters 47443 50217 50732 38324
Private Cars & Jeeps 17675 17087 15016 12510
Tractors /Others 224 163 144 98
Government Vehicles 194 10 13 6
Total 65536 67477 65905 50938
Grand Total 75534 72763 70990 54537
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

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It is seen from the Table that the number of vehicles registered has shown a declining trend
from 2011-12 onwards. The number of vehicles registered during 2011-12 was 75,534. It
has declined to 72,763 in 2012-13 and further to 70,990 in 2013-14. The registered vehicle
population became 54537 numbers during 2014-15. Majority of vehicles registered comes
under the category of Motor Cycles.

VII.1.2. Rail Connectivity:

Two railway lines are running through Goa, the Konkan railway line from north to south
and the South Western railway line from west to east. They meet at the most important
junction of the state namely the Madgaon railway station. Vasco da Gama is the other
important railway station of Goa from where the South Western railway operates.

The South Western railway track was constructed in the 19th century by the Portuguese. It
links the port town of Vasco da Gama to Karnataka at Londa junction from where one can
have connectivity to other parts of India like Bangalore, Hospet, Hyderabad and Kolhapur.

On January 26, 1998, the Konkan Railway was thrown open to the public. Konkan Railway
connecting Mumbai to Mangalore which traverses the entire length of the state is considered
as a blessing to the state especially to the growth of trade & industry.

VII.1.3. Inland waterways:

The state of Goa has about 555 kms. of Inland Waterways out of which only 255 kms. are
navigable through the rivers Mandovi, Zuari and their tributaries. It is being used by the
mining and export Industry for transportation of Iron ore to the port of Mormugao and
Panaji outer anchorage, from the loading points in the hinterland.

VII.1.4. Sea Port:

Mormugao Port, Goa is one of the oldest ports in India with a fine natural harbour. The
Port was declared a Major Port in 1963. It is the premier iron ore exporting Port of India.
The Port has tremendous potential to cater to the needs of trade and industry.

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Major Facilities available in the Mormugao Port are Harbour data, Berths, Moorings and
Anchorage Facilities, Berths, Mooring Dolphins, Cargo handling and Cargo facilities,
Mechanical Ore Handling Plant , Stream loading , discharging facilities, Port Railway
facilities, Water supply, Bunkering .

During the financial year 2013-2014 the port handled a traffic of 11.74 million tonnes which
is 2% of the total traffic of 555.49 million tonnes handled by all the twelve major ports of
India. The traffic during the year consisted of 0.04 million tonnes of iron ore 7.87 million
tonnes of coal/coke and 0.87 million tonnes of petroleum products and other liquid cargo.
Other traffic included cargoes like Fertilizer, Bauxite, Containerized cargo, H.R.Steel Coil,
Steel Sabs, Raw Sugar, Granite, Wheat, Wood chips, Pig iron, etc.

Minor ports are located at Panaji, Tiracol, Chapora Betul and Talpona, out of which Panaji
is the main operative port.

VII.1.5. Airport:
Goa is well connected by airline services to most major cities in India. All flights, national
and international, to and from Goa, operate from the Goa Airport at Dabolim near the port
town of Vasco-da-Gama. The airport is about 30 kms from the capital city of Panaji and is
owned by the Indian Navy. Major airline operators such as Air India, Jet Airways, Spice
Jet, Kingfisher Airlines, Go Air, Jet Lite & Indigo have flights carrying passengers and
cargo in and out of Goa. Besides these, a number of chartered flights land in Goa from UK
and other European countries.

At present only domestic cargo flights operate at the Dabolim airport. Shortly it will be able
to handle international cargo operations. Work to convert the old airport terminal into a full
- fledged cargo terminal has already started.

The Greenfield International Airport at Mopa in Pernem is proposed to be constructed on

Public Private Partnership basis. 78,41,739 sq.mts. of land has been acquired in the villages
of Mopa, Chandel, Uguem, Casarvarnem and Varcand. In addition, 2,87,725 sq.mts. of
Government land has also been transferred for the project in Amberem village.

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VII.2. Power:

Only seven towns were electrified at the time of liberation of Goa in the year 1961. The
Electricity Department under the Government of Goa was formed in the year 1963 and
electrification drive was started in the year 1965.

The table below give clear picture of the status of electricity in Goa during 2013-14

Table 13: The status of electricity consumption in Goa during 2013-14

Sl.No. Item Unit 2013-14

1 Towns electrified Numbers Fully

Electrified

2 Villages electrified Numbers Fully

Electrified

3 Electricity consumed M. Kwh 3034

4 Domestic consumption M. Kwh 912

5 Commercial consumption M. Kwh 224

6 Industrial consumption M. Kwh 1411

7 Consumption for irrigation M. Kwh 21

Purposes

8 Other purposes M. Kwh 466

9 Per capita consumption Kwh 2041

Source: Goa Economy in figures-2014

As per the table, the towns and villages of Goa are fully electrified.

For meeting the present and future power requirements of the State, various measures are
being taken by Goa Government. The underground cabling works in the predominantly
tribal inhabited areas of Raia, Nuvem, Verna, Nagoa, Majorda, Utorda, Calata and Loutolim
taken up earlier are on the verge of completion.

Government has secured 20 MW additional allocation of power from the Central Sector
Generating Stations. The work of erection of 2x10 MVA, 33/11 KVA Sub-Station at IT

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Park, Dona Paula, replacement of 2x40 MVA by 2x50 MVA power transformers at 110/33
KV Sub-station at Tivim and providing additional 50 MVA power transformer at Tivim
Sub-Station is completed by 2014.

VII.3. Irrigation Facilities:

VII.3. 1. Major and Medium Irrigation Projects:

The Salaulim Irrigation Project (SIP) in South Goa is a major irrigation project which caters
to the irrigation needs of Sanguem, Quepem and Salcete talukas. It also provides raw water
for domestic and industrial use to Mormugao, Sanguem, Quepem and Salcete talukas to the
extent of 160 MLD. The Anjunem Irrigation Project (AIP) is a medium irrigation project
which caters to the irrigation needs of Sattari and Bicholim talukas.

VII.3.2. Minor Irrigation

With a view to bring the maximum possible area under irrigation, various minor irrigation
schemes are undertaken. These include storage tanks, lift irrigation schemes, bandharas,
irrigation wells etc. Subsidy is given to farmers on a reimbursement basis for construction of
new open wells/bore wells under well subsidy scheme. Three minor irrigation tanks have
been constructed in the State to provide water for irrigation at Chapoli-Canacona,
Panchwadi-Ponda and Amthane-Bicholim.

VII.4. Water Supply facilities:

The present water supply demand in the State is catered through seven regional water
supply schemes installed at Opa, Assonora, Sanquelim, Salaulim, Canacona, Dabose and
Chandel. The Salaulim water supply scheme is the largest amongst all the regional water
supply schemes having capacity of 160 MLD covering most part of the South Goa district.
The total capacity of Water supplied is 528 MLD for the entire State of Goa. Most of the
villages are covered under the seven regional water supply schemes. Majority of rural
population in Goa are covered under treated water. At present the average supply level in
villages is 82 LPCD as against 40 LPCD as per the norms of Government of India for rural
areas.

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VIII. Financial Institutions in the State and their performance:
As on 31st March 2014, there were 42 commercial banks and 14 cooperative banks
functioning in the State. The 42 commercial banks together had 545 branch networks
accounting for 79 percent of the total bank branches in the State. State Bank of India, Lead
Bank for the State has the maximum number of branches (87), followed by HDFC Bank
(65), Corporation Bank and Bank of India with 47 branches each. Goa State Cooperative
Bank Ltd. has the maximum number of branches (58) among the cooperative banks,
followed by Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd. (24) and Goa Urban Co-operative Bank
Ltd. (16).As a whole there are the 694 bank branches in the State.

Year wise number of Bank Branches in the State is shown in the table below.

Table 14: Year wise number of Bank Branches in the State

Number of
Sl.No Year
Bank Branches
1 2009-2010 547
2 2010-2011 598
3 2011-2012 643
4 2012-2013 674
5 2013-2014 694
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

Bank Branches has shown an increasing trend from 2009-10 to 2013-14.

The deposit mobilisation has increased by 22.81 percent from 39,661 crores in March 2013
to 48,708 crores in March 2014. There is also an increase of 29.04 percent in the gross
credit advanced by the banking institutions in the State, from12,490 crores in March 2013 to
16,117 crores in March 2014.

The Credit Deposit Ratio of the State was 33 percent as on 30.06.2014. The C:D ratio in
respect of North Goa district was 38.74 percent and that of South Goa was 24.85 percent.
The lower C: D ratio was due to heavy influx of deposits, including NRI deposits

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Table 15: Performance under Annual Credit Plan as on 30.06.2014 (in crore)

Target for the quarter Achv. as on

Activity % Achv.
30.06.2014 30.06.2014
Agricultural Crop loans 108.02 26.35 24
Agricultural Term loans 106.10 51.68 49
Total Agriculture 214.12 78.03 36
Industries 132.98 474.67 357
Other Priority Services 529.56 467.63 88
Total 876.66 1020.33 116
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

Performance under Annual Credit Plan as on 30.06.2014 shows that the achievement under
agriculture sector was 78.03 crores as against the target of 214.12 crores. It was 102.28
crore during the corresponding period of last year. Under Industries sector, there was a
disbursement of 474.67 crores against the target of 132.98 croress. The disbursement of
467.63 crores has been made under other Priority Sector, which was less by 61.93 crores,
over the targeted disbursement of 529.56 crorse. In percentage terms it was 88 percent as
against 67 percent during corresponding period of previous year.

IX. Prospects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises based on

Material Resources:

Goa has rich treasures of material resources namely fertile agricultural land, agricultural
produces, Forest resources, Mineral resources, Marine resources. An idea of availability of
these resources will enable one to identify suitable activities to set up under MSME Sector
based on these resources.

IX.1. Agriculture:

Fertile agricultural land available in Goa is suitable for cultivation of paddy, pulses, sugar
cane, garden crops like coconut, cashew, areca nut, mangoes, jackfruits, bananas,
pineapples. As per the analysis of area under different crops since last three years it can be
seen that Cashew nut covers major area under cultivation followed by Paddy and coconut.
Cashew is cultivated in 55936 hectares (2013-14) followed by Paddy, which is cultivated in
42820 hectares (2013-14) and Coconut in 25750 Hectares. Pulses, Groundnut, Vegetables
and Sugarcane are other minor crops grown in the state

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Table 16: Area coverage and Production under different crops during last three years

Sr. 2013-14
Crops 2011-12 2012-13
No.
Area Prod Area Prod Area Prod
in ha tonnes in ha tonnes in ha tonnes
1 Paddy 47237 182945 45830 184282 42820 189760
2 Pulses 9949 8286 9949 8974 8100 8926
3 Groundnut 3194 8000 3108 7469 2591 6590
4 Vegetable 6498 78201 6645 80511 7004 79920
5 Sugarcane 915 46584 854 46006 872 47669
6 Cashew 55737 23240 55747 23804 55936 24332
7 Coconut 25730 129.28 25712 122.72 25750 128.15
(million (million (million
nuts) nuts) nuts)
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

The table reveals that area covered under most of the crops in the state is declining or
stagnating during the years from 2011-12 to 2013-14. The cropped area under vegetables
has increased from 6498 ha in 2011-12 to 7004 ha in 2013-14. Marginal increase in
production is visible in some crops namely Paddy and Sugarcane. Except Coconut and
Cashew, other crops are being produced only for domestic consumption and surplus is not
generated for Industrial activities.

Major activities that can be started based on Coconut are preservation and packing of tender
coconut water in pouches , Snow ball tender nut, Coconut water concentrate, Coconut jelly,
Coconut Vinegar, Desiccated Coconut, Coconut Chips, Bottled coconut milk, Coconut
cream, Coconut jam, Virgin Coconut Oil, Coconut Flour, Coconut bites, Coconut shell
powder, Coconut Shell Charcoal, Activated Carbon and Coconut shell based handicrafts.

Based on cashew apple, products that can be manufactured are Cashew Apple Juice, cashew
apple juice concentrate, cashew apple preserve and candy, cashew apple jam, cashew apple
pickle and chutney. Cashew Feni was being processed in Goa since olden days. Cashew
Feni of Goa has obtained GI registration (Geographical Indication) in February 2009. This
attracts benefits like higher revenue to local producers, control on spurious production of
Feni and a boost in sales.

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Jack fruit trees are found abundantly in the Western Ghats area of Goa. Two types namely
firm fleshed (kappa) and soft fleshed (rassal) jack trees are available in Goa. Most of the
trees bear fruits in peak during June-July. These fruits are not being harvested properly.
Processing and value addition is negligible. The full potential of jack fruit has not been
utilized in Goa. and hence it is a commercially unexploited fruit. Hence there is scope for
value added products based on Jackfruit.

The immature Jackfruits can be sold in ready to use chopped form, packed in pouches. This
product will be in good demand even in Goan market. The mature bulbs can be blanched
and packed for sale as vegetable in the super markets. The pulp of ripe fruits can be
preserved in tins and sold in Indian as well as international markets. Half mature jack fruit
can be used for preparation of Pickle. From fully matured jackfruit, Pappad, pakoda, chips
can be made. Riped Jack fruit pulp can be the raw material for Halwa, Jam, Wine, and
Squash. Jack fruit seeds can be used for the preparation of flour.

Arecanut leaves are available in Goa out of which environmental friendly disposable cups
and plates can be made which are having great demand in catering field.

Horticulture is an important segment of the agriculture sector. Mangoes and pineapples are
the two important horticultural crops, which are available in Goa. From Mango, value
added products like frozen mango pulp, mango bar, dehydrated mango powder, dehydrated
ripe mango slices, unripe and fallen mango pickle, mango nectar and mango syrups can be
manufactured. From Pineapple value added products like Squash, Jam etc. can be prepared.

Goa State Horticultural Corporation Ltd. has launched Flower Point outlet in November,
2014. Prospective applicants are trained in bouquet making and supply them flowers at
cheaper rates for selling standardized bouquets at fixed prices. Making use of this facility,
Bouquet making activity can be taken up by prospective entrepreneurs.

Polyhouses are used in Goa for cultivation of premium flowers like orchids, gerbera,
chrysanthemum, anthurium, etc. and vegetables like capsicum, cucumber etc. There is scope
for starting such polyhouses in Goa availing benefits from Government.

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Assistance for all types of fruits and spices cultivated on an area of 0.2 ha and above is
provided to the extent of 75 percent of the cost of cultivation or maximum 30000/- per ha
for crops other than banana, papaya and pineapple. This scheme can be utilized by
prospective entrepreneurs in growing fruits and spices on commercial basis.

Farmers cultivating vegetables of suitable commercial variety are identified and selected by
the Goa State Horticultural Corporation Ltd. and their produce is procured at prefixed rates.
During the year 2014-15 (upto Dec’ 2014), 192 MT of vegetables and fruits worth 0.60
crore were procured from farmers. Farmers can take up this activity on commercial basis by
utilizing this scheme.

IX.2. Fisheries:

Varieties of fish namely Prawns, mackerels, sardines, etc. are available in plenty in Goa
coast. The annual fish catch has risen from 92,662 tonnes in 2013 to 1,31,825 tonnes in
2014 registering an increase of 42.26 percent over the previous year.

Table 17: Trend in Fish Catch 2004 -2014 (in Tonnes)

Sl. No. Year Marine Inland Total

1 2004 84394 4397 88791
2 2005 103087 4194 107281
3 2006 96326 4131 100457
4 2007 91185 2447 93632
5 2008 88771 3077 91848
6 2009 80687 3283 83970
7 2010 87062 3311 90373
8 2011 86185 3538 89723
9 2012 86628 3887 90515
10 2013 87984 4678 92662
11 2014 128107 3718 131825

Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

90% of total population of Goa consume fish on daily basis. Hence the availability of fish
for value addition is less and hence scope for activities based on fish are limited in Goa.

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Being a tourist place, there is great demand for processed fish items. Few units on value
added fish products are suggested.

There are a number of Fresh Water bodies and lakes like Anjunem reservoir, Selaulim
reservoir, Mayamlake, Carambolian and Churchodem, etc., facilitating the development of
Fresh water fish culture. Short and long seasonal tanks present in the villages are suitable
for cultivating fresh water fish and shrimps.

Goa has a large scope for fisheries production, particularly, through brackish water.
Brackish water prawns faming is considered to be the most lucrative enterprise due to high
local demand.

IX.3. Animal Husbandry:

The primary milk producing talukas are Sanguem Bicholim, Sattari, Pernem and Ponda. The
requirement of milk in Goa is around 4 to 4.50 lakh litres per day, to meet the growing
population and tourists who visit the state. The domestic production of milk is not sufficient
to meet the requirement which is fulfilled by purchasing from the neighbouring states.

In order to augment the production of milk, the Government is implementing many schemes
to encourage farmers. The Kamadhenu Scheme offers subsidy ranging from 40 % to 75% of
the cost of milch animal. The Govt gives subsidy of 25% restricted upto Rs. 3.00 lakh to any
individual for setting up of Modern Dairy Unit, expansion of existing dairy unit, purchase of
modern dairy equipment for existing dairy unit. A scheme called Pashupalan is also being
implemented to cover local breeding and special calf rearing.

There is a wide gap between demand for and supply of milk and milk products. Therefore,
there is a huge scope for dairy farming, calf rearing, modern dairy units etc.

IX.4. Tourism:

The State was visited by 4058226 tourists in 2014 (January to Dec.) compared to 3121473
tourists in the previous year, thereby reflecting a growth of over 30 percent. The number of

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tourists (both domestic and foreign) who visited the state in the last four years is given in the
Table below.

Table 18: Number of tourists visited the state

Percentage Percentage Total Percentage

Year Domestic Foreign
increase increase increase
2011 2225002 - 445935 - 2670937 -
2012 2337499 5.06 450530 1.03 2788029 4.38
2013 2629151 12.48 492322 9.28 3121473 11.96
2014 3544634 34.82 513592 (P) 4.32 4058226 30.01
(P) (P)
Source : Goa Economic Survey 2014-15

It can be seen from the above Table that the growth of domestic tourists which was 5.06
percent in 2012 went up to 12.48 percent in 2013 and further to 34.82 percent in 2014.
Similarly growth of foreign tourists which was 1.03 percent in 2012 went up to 9.28
percent in 2013. However in 2014, the percentage increase in foreign tourists dropped to
4.32 percent which was due to a decrease in the number of tourists coming from the
continents of North America, Africa and some parts of Europe.

Tourism related activities: The locals are encouraged to invest in the tourism sector, under
which interested people are issued NOC for erection of tents/huts in their private properties
to enhance accommodation to tourists. The Govt. of Goa has accorded the status of
"Industry' to the tourism sector for the purpose of availing loans from financial institutions.

There is scope for erection of shacks, tents, huts to entertain tourists. There is also scope for
cruise tourism, medical tourism, Cultural tourism, and Adventure tourism in Goa. With an
extensive coast line, water sports are having much scope. The rivers in Goa are suitable for
rafting, canoeing and kayaking. The land area of Goa is suitable for trekking, rappelling,
biking, bird watching, jeep safaris or wild life safaris. Other adventure activities that are
having scope in Goa include dolphin cruises and crocodile spotting, island trips, paragliding
and para sailing.
IX.5. Forest Resources:
The state of Goa is endowed with rich forests. More than 33% of its geographical area is
covered by forest occupying 1224.46 sq. kms of which, reserved forests constitute 20.67
percent and about 65 percent has been declared as Protected Area (PA) encompassing one

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National Park at Mollem (107 sq. kms.) and six Wildlife Sanctuaries (755 sq. kms.) In
terms of density, the State has 543 sq. kms. of very dense forests, 585 sq. kms. of
moderately dense forests and 11 sq. kms. of open forests.

An area of 338.75 Ha of arid forest land has been brought under plantation in the State with
4.77 lakh seedlings of a variety of species including commercial species like Teak, Madat,
Nano, Gothing, Assan, Terminalia, Mahagony,Bamboo and Cashew.

The State Government has banned cutting of trees as a measure to conserve forests. Hence
there is not much scope for wood based industries.

To promote eco-tourism in the State, infrastructure has been upgraded in terms of

improvement of forest roads, construction of wooden bridges and embarkments to facilitate
better movement of the eco-tourists, maintenance and better accommodation facilities at the
eco-tourism complex and eco-villages etc. There is scope for various activities related to
ecotourism.

IX.6. Human Resource:

The state has achieved universalization of elementary education. Several steps have been
taken by the Government to improve the quality of education at all levels by introducing
modern e-learning and teaching aids in its educational Institutions. To create Smart
classrooms, schools are being provided with internet connectivity and online access. 10
smart class rooms utilizing ICT are being set up in Engineering, Pharmacy colleges and
Polytechnics in the State on a pilot basis. The Government is in the process of setting up
NIT-Goa, IIT-Goa and create an educational hub in the State.

Details of education Institutions and enrollement in Goa until 2013 is shown in the Table
below.

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Table 19: Details of education Institutions and enrollement in Goa until 2013

Sl.No. Educational Institutions No. Enrolment

1 Primary level 1234 98,724
2 Middle level 441 72,529
3 Secondary level 395 73,529
4 Higher secondary level 92 30,465
5 Vocational and professional 31 8,641
6 University & Colleges for 25 18,931
general education
7 University & Colleges for 27 10183
professional education
Source: Goa Economy in Figures 2014

During 2014-15, 2403 students enrolled as trainees in 52 trades in 10 Government ITIs

under Apprenticeship Training scheme.

In the year 2014, Employment Exchanges in the State had registered 21,945 persons,
notified 4,308 vacancies, gave vocational guidance to 1,500 persons and made 1,753
placements.

Goa has the pre-requisites like highest literacy rates in the country and enough educated
people conducive for setting up of IT Industry, Call Centre and other IT enabling service
operations. The Government of Goa has taken the following steps to enable Promotion of
Information Technology Industry in Goa namely setting up of Electronic Manufacturing
Cluster (EMC) for the Electronic System Design Manufacturing (ESDM) at Tuem, Pernem,
Goa over an area of around 5,00,000 sq. mts. under the EMC scheme of the Department of
Electronics and Information Technology, setting up of IT Park at the Kadamba Plateau,
Tiswadi, Goa over an area of around 4,50,000 sq.mts. The proposed IT Park / EMC will
include all types of businesses from IT and ITES sector. Viz. Software Development, BPO,
KPO, Hardware Manufacturing, IT Training Institutes etc.

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X. Illustrative List of Potential Activities:
The below mentioned products/ activities are given taking into consideration the factors
such as availability of material resources and demand for the products/activities. The
activities are both in the Manufacturing and Servicing Sectors. The list is illustrative and
suggestive only.

X.1. Agricultural Resource based Activities:

• Based on Coconut

1. Preservation and packing of tender coconut water in pouches and aluminium cans
2. Snow ball tender nut
3. Coconut water concentrates
5. Coconut jelly
6. Coconut vinegar
7. Desiccated coconut
8. Coconut chips
9. Bottled coconut milk
10. Coconut cream
11. Virgin coconut Oil
12. Coconut shell powder
13. Coconut shell charcoal
14. Activated carbon
15. Coconut shell based handicrafts.

• Based on cashew apple

1. Cashew apple Juice

2. Cashew apple juice concentrates
3. Cashew apple preserve and candy
4. Cashew apple jam
5. Cashew apple pickle
6. Cashew feni

• Based on Jackfruit

1. Ready to use chopped Jackfruit, packed in LDPE pouches.

2. Jackfruit Pickle.
3. Jackfruit Pappad, pakoda, chips
4 . Jackfruit Halwa, Jam, Wine, Squash.

• Based on Arecanut leaves

Disposable cups and plates

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 • Based on Mangoes
1. Frozen mango pulp
2. Mango bar
3. Dehydrated mango powder
4. Dehydrated ripe mango slices
5 . Mango pickle

X.2. Activities under Horticulture

1. Flower bouquets making
2. Polyhouses for
a. flowers like orchids, gerbera, chrysanthemum, anthurium,
b. vegetables like capsicum, cucumber
3. Fruits and spices cultivation
4. Vegetable cultivation
5. Mushroom Cultivation

X.3. Fisheries related activities

1. Value added fish products
2. Brackish water prawns faming
3. Fresh water fish culture

X.4. Animal Husbandary related

1. Dairy farming
2. Calf rearing
3. Modern dairy units

X.5. Tourism related activities:

1. Erection of shacks, tents, huts to entertain tourists
2. Cruise tourism
3. Medical tourism
4. Cultural tourism
5. Adventure tourism
a. .in water like water sports
b. in land area like trekking, biking, wild life safaris.
6. Dolphin cruises and crocodile spotting, island trips, paragliding and parasailing.
8. Ecotourism

X.6. Based on Human Resource:

1. Call Centre and other IT enabling service operations.
2. Software Development
3. BPO
4. Hardware Manufacturing
5. IT Training Institutes etc.

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X.7. Demand based activities:

1. Bread & Bakery products

2. Masala Powder
3. Packaged Drinking Water
4. Cold Drink and Aerated Water
5. Paper Bags
6. Paper disposable cups/plates
6. Uniforms for Hotels & Restaurants and Industry
7. Consumer Chemical Products like Phenyl, liquid soap, floor cleaner, Air fresheners,
naphthalene Balls,
8. Decorative Candles
9. Handicrafts including terracotta, sea-shell products.
10. Cotton & Jute Bags
11. Artificial/imitation jewellery
12. Herbal Products
13. Modular Kitchen

X.8. Service units:

1. Photography units
2. Beauty parlours
3. Xerox centres
4. Tailoring units
5. Mechanical workshops
6. Hiring of sound system
7. Tourist taxi.
8. Cleaning activities.
9. Power laundry
10. Vehicle Service Station
11 .Event Management Services
12. Fast Food Kiosks
11. Tourist information and support services
12. Interior Design Services
13. AC Servicing & Repair Workshop
14. Fitness Centres/Gyms
15. Paying Guest Services
16. Packet Meals Services
17. Aquarium
18. Crèches

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