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The Goa government has developed a proposal for introducing a metro train system within the state, with discussions ongoing with Indian Railways and other central authorities. This was shared by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant earlier this month during his speech at the Young Leaders Conclave in Dona Paula. Sawant confirmed that the metro project is currently in the planning phase, and although the discussions are still underway, the metro is expected to be a part of Goa’s future infrastructure.

In addition, the Chief Minister mentioned that the state is home to 50 to 60 IT companies already, and there are ongoing efforts to create a dedicated IT hub. With the growth of the IT sector, the state is looking forward to fostering even more technological development.

Sawant also provided an update on the much-needed reconstruction of the Panaji and Mapusa bus stands, saying that the project is in the planning stage, though it has faced some delays. However, he assured that the work would be taken up soon.

Another key announcement involved the creation of a new educational complex on a 2 lakh square meter plot near Goa University. This complex will house the state’s architecture, music, and pharmacy colleges, offering modern facilities for students. Sawant specifically addressed the deteriorating condition of the pharmacy college building, stressing the need for new infrastructure for all three institutions. He confirmed that despite ongoing litigation, the foundation stone for the new pharmacy college will be laid within six months.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister mentioned the ongoing CM apprenticeship scheme for nursing students. This initiative will ensure that nursing students are supported with a small stipend while pursuing their post-graduate education, aiming to encourage them to specialize in superspecialty nursing, an area currently in high demand.