Goa's beaches should be restored to their past glory: Tourism Minister
FirstpostRohan Khaunte said the coastal state needs to fight the challenges on its shoreline, including the environmental degradation, and the tourism sector should not meet the same fate as the mining industry Panaji: Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Friday said the beaches in the state should be restored to their past glory with the active participation of all stakeholders. The minister said the coastal state needs to fight the challenges on its shoreline, including the environmental degradation, and the tourism sector should not meet the same fate as the mining industry. The state needs to also give a sense of security to tourists while creating the infrastructure required for the growth of the sector, he said. Speaking about basic amenities on beaches, Khaunte said that the tourism department plans to have two model beach stretches by September, where all amenities would be provided.