Hon’ble Tourism Minister & Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte Continues His Efforts to Strengthen Kisan Shakti Through Mechanised Paddy Harvesting Support for Farmers of Quitla, Salvador do Mundo of Porvorim
Porvorim, October 14, 2026: Hon’ble Tourism Minister and Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte strengthens his 16-year commitment to agricultural development by extending mechanised paddy harvesting support to farmers of Quitla and Salvador do Mundo of Porvorim, reaffirming his resolve towards Kisan Shakti. The initiative reflects his continued focus on making farming more efficient, reducing the physical burden on farmers and encouraging the next generation to remain connected with agriculture.
Shri Khaunte has consistently championed development that responds to the needs of the people. This initiative underscores the importance of integrating mechanisation into traditional farming practices to improve operational efficiency and ease labour-intensive agricultural processes. By extending such support to local farmers, the focus remains on strengthening agricultural livelihoods, sustaining cultivation and advancing the vision of Kisan Shakti at the grassroots.
Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa & MLA, Porvorim, said, “Our farmers are an integral part of Porvorim’s identity, and supporting them is essential to preserving our agricultural traditions. Through mechanised paddy harvesting, we aim to ease the demands of farming and make the process more efficient for our farming community. Over the years, my commitment has been to ensure that development reaches every section of society, and supporting our farmers remains an important part of that journey.”
Shri Khaunte further stated that the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of Viksit Bharat places strong emphasis on empowering farmers, women and youth as key drivers of the nation’s progress. Aligned with this vision, our efforts in Porvorim are focused on strengthening Kisan Shakti, creating opportunities for women and enabling the youth to contribute meaningfully to the state’s growth. Building the capacity of our farming community through mechanisation is a step towards building a more resilient agricultural sector while preserving our traditional roots and advancing the vision of Viksit Goa.
