Goa is often described as the “Pearl of the Orient”, considering the landscape tucked away on the western slopes of the majestic Western Ghats, lapping the Arabian Sea with its surf-washed beaches and endless palm groves. Beauty of Goa lies in its miles of golden hued beaches dotted with palms stretching out into the horizon of the sun-kissed waves. Along the way to the coast the rivers form estua
ries, creeks and bays breaking the sandy, palm-fringed coastline behind which lie the fishing villages among the coconut groves. Fervently described as "Venice of the East", for the picturesque landscapes and architectural magnificence of its heritage homes and churches, have attracted tourists from across the world. Goa was under Portuguese rule for over four centuries until liberation in 1961 as a result of which it is a wonderful blend of the East and the West with a distinct fusion of European influences with the traditional ethnic Indian yet retaining a unique charm and ethos of its own…. In its true sense of being “a Goan”
Goa has been ranked No.1 amongst all the States and Union Territories in terms of 12 key indicators determining the quality of life, with the highest per capita income state in the country, ensuring human development and improvement in the quality of life of our people.
