Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Commits to Inclusive and Growth-Oriented Budget for 2026-27
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also oversees the finance portfolio, has pledged to deliver an inclusive and growth-oriented budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. In a series of pre-budget consultation meetings, Sawant engaged with a diverse range of stakeholders and industry bodies to gather crucial inputs for budgetary allocations, emphasizing a participative approach to governance.
Extensive Stakeholder Consultations Underway
Sawant held detailed discussions with representatives from various sectors, including the solar energy industry, barge owners, chartered accountants, the Goa Union of Journalists, and key industry bodies. Additionally, he sought feedback from the pharmaceutical sector, IT industries, real estate developers, the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa, liquor traders, the food and beverage industry, and mining companies. These consultations aimed to incorporate sector-specific suggestions into the budget planning process.
Focus on Economic Development and Inclusive Progress
"Our government remains committed to a participative, growth-oriented, and people-centric budget that accelerates Goa’s economic development while ensuring inclusive progress," stated Chief Minister Sawant. He highlighted that the valuable inputs received could significantly enhance ease of doing business, boost tourism, support industrial units and manufacturing, promote green energy initiatives, and generate employment opportunities for Goans.
Preparation for Forthcoming Assembly Budget Session
With the budget session scheduled to commence in a week, Sawant announced that he will be unavailable for public meetings from Sunday onwards to dedicate time to finalize the budget preparations. This move underscores the administration's focus on delivering a well-crafted financial plan that addresses the needs of all stakeholders and drives sustainable growth in Goa.
