Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Goa Announces Town Square Project, President Calls for Cultural Preservation
Goa is building a new Town Square in Porvorim, costing about 120 crore rupees!
It will have cool features like markets and fountains, designed to attract more tourists and give local artists a place to shine.
Most of the money comes from the central government.
This project is part of a bigger plan to make Goa even better for visitors, encouraging them to enjoy local culture.
The President also wants everyone, visitors and locals, to help keep Goa's culture and heritage safe while using sustainable tourism practices.
Goa is launching a ₹120.97 crore Town Square project in Porvorim.
The project includes amenities like a market court, fountain court, and a clock tower, and aims to boost cultural tourism.
Funding includes ₹90.74 crore from the Central Government and ₹35.32 crore from the State Government.
The project is scheduled to be completed by March 2026 and will enhance Porvorim as a tourist destination.
President Murmu called for the preservation of Goa's culture through sustainable tourism.
- Who
- The Goa state government and President Droupadi Murmu are involved in the initiative.
- What
- A ₹120.97 crore Town Square project including a market court, fountain court, and clock tower.
- When
- The project is scheduled to be completed by March 2026.
- Where
- Porvorim, Goa.
- Why
- To boost cultural tourism and provide new avenues for artists and entrepreneurs.
- Project Cost
- ₹120.97 crore
- Location
- Porvorim, Goa
- Funding (Central Govt)
- ₹90.74 crore
- Funding (State Govt)
- ₹35.32 crore
- Completion Date
- March 2026
- Project Type
- Town Square