GTDC plans devpt of S Goa hinterland

| Nov 10, 2017, 03:48 IST
Panaji: Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has decided to prepare a master plan for development of hinterland of Sanguem, Quepem and Dharbandora. A GTDC official said that Rs 25 crore has been proposed for these works, and administrative and financial approvals will be obtained at the earliest.

The development of these areas is required to be carried out inorder to tap a certain segment of tourists to the hinterland, he said.

The Selaulim dam, Netravali Wildlife Santuary, Savari and Mainapi waterfalls, the Shree Damodar Temple at Zambaulim and natural lakes are located in the three talukas, the GTDC official explained.


There is also a proposal to carry out development and beautification of beaches of Morjim, Keri and Arambol in Pernem taluka. This would involve construction of a illuminated pathway from Dhargalim to Aroba bridge.


A jogging path from Malpe junction to Viscount High School in Pernem has also been proposed.


Other projects include illumination work and a jogging park from Nagzar to Shree Shantadurga temple in Varkhand.



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