Hon’ble Tourism Minister & Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte Highlights Coastal Revival, Responsible Tourism and Goan Empowerment Through ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ at Calangute
Calangute, October 23, 2026: Hon’ble Tourism Minister and MLA of Porvorim, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, highlighted the importance of people-centric governance during the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ initiative organised by the Government of Goa in association with the Village Panchayat Calangute. The initiative aims to strengthen direct engagement between the government and citizens, bring government services closer to the people, facilitate access to welfare schemes and provide a platform for residents to raise their concerns directly with the concerned authorities.
Hon’ble Minister for Tourism & Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, said, ” “Our mission through ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ is to bring governance directly to the people, ensuring their grievances are addressed swiftly and transparently. As a key tourism constituency, Calangute’s coastal belt must balance sustainable growth with the restoration of the coastal charm and lost glory that once defined our shores. By curbing illegal touting, streamlining beach shack operations and water sports activities, and strengthening public infrastructure, we are committed to safeguarding Goa’s reputation as a premier tourism destination. True empowerment lies in enabling Goans to lead and own their enterprises rather than depend on subletting. Together with our local leadership and the support of our people, we will continue to work towards transparent administration, responsible coastal tourism and inclusive development for every citizen.”
The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries and officials, including Shri Michael Lobo, Hon’ble MLA of Calangute and Chairman of GSIDC; Shri Kedar A. Naik, Director of Tourism; Shri Kabir K. Shirgaonkar, Director of Information Technology; Shri Anant Rajaram Malik, Deputy Collector and SDO-I, Mapusa; Shri Prathamesh Shankardas, BDO-I, Bardez; and Shri Arjun Velip, Secretary. Also present were Shri Blaize Fernandes, Sarpanch of Village Panchayat Candolim; Smt. Filomena Fernandes, Deputy Sarpanch of Village Panchayat Calangute; alongside Panch members Shri Savio Gonsalves, Shri Paulo D’Souza, Shri Sapnesh Vaigankar, Shri Prasad Shirodkar, Shri Alex Coutinho, Shri Francisco Rodrigues, Smt. Anny Fernandes, Smt. Sunita Mayenkar, and Smt. Geeta Parab.
Through ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’, the Government of Goa continues to promote participatory governance, efficient public service delivery and stronger engagement with local communities. The initiative reinforces the commitment to ensuring that citizens have easier access to government services and that their concerns receive due attention. By bringing the administration closer to the people, the programme seeks to foster inclusive development and build a more responsive governance framework for Goa.
