Panaji, (Goa) [India] 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.
