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NOTE
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(1) Extraordinary dated 19-11-2020 from pages 1537 to 1538, Notification No. 5-7-2020-Fin (DMU) regarding Market
Borrowing Programme from Department of Finance (Debt Managment).
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INDEX
Department
Notification/Corri.
Subject
Pages
1. Agriculture
Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/2/2020-21/
Amendment of Assured Price for
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Dir. & ex officio Jt. Secy.
/D.Agri/475
Agricultural Produce Scheme.
2. Industries
Not.-3/97/2011-IND(Vol.III)/561
Export Strategy of Goa.
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Under Secretary
3. Town & Country Planning
Corri.- 21/1/87-90/TCP-07-08/
—
1604
Chief Town Planner &
/2020(pt. File)/1833
ex officio Jt. Secy.
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Agriculture
Directorate of Agriculture
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Notification
3/3/Hort/SSS/2/2020-21/D.Agri/475
Sub: Assured Price for Agricultural Produce.
Ref.: Notification No. 3/3/Hort/SSS/2/2016-17/D.Agri/129 dated 26th July, 2016 published in
the Official Gazette Series I No. 19 dated 11-08-2016.
Amendment
The Notification referred above is amended as below:
Clause 3(g) is replaced and shall be read as “The farmers is free to sell his produce to any
trader of his choice however, the trader should be registered with the Directorate of Agriculture
for ‘Assured Price Scheme’ for cashewnut, coconut, alsando, paddy & arecanut. The farmer
sould sell sugarcane to Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd; or any sakhar karkhana
approved by Government and oil palm fruits to Godrej Agrovet Ltd; being the approved
companies which are allotted the factory zone for procurement”.
Clause 3 (f) is replaced and shall be read as “The receipts/bills towards the claim shall be
endorsed by Directorate of Agriculture for coconut, cashewnut, alsando, arecanut and paddy
and concerned processing factory for sugarcane and oil palm. However, agencies issuing
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Reg. No. G-2/RNP/GOA/32/2018-20
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computerized bill/online bills will be exempted from endorsement with due approval of Director
of Agriculture.
Other contents of the Notification remains the same. This amendment shall come into force
with effect from the financial year 2021-22 onwards.
This issues with the approval of the Government conveyed vide Note No. 3/3/Hort/SSS/
/2/D./Agri/2020-21/61 dated 11-11-2020.
By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.
Nevil Alphonso, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (Agriculture).
Tonca Caranzalem, 23rd November, 2020.
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Department of Industries
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Notification
3/97/2011-IND(Vol. III)/561
The “Export Strategy of Goa” as adopted by the Government is hereby published for
information of the public.
By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.
Premraj Shirodkar, Under Secretary (Industries).
Porvorim, 6th November, 2020.
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2018
EXPORT STRATEGY OF GOA
FEDERATION OF INDIAN EXPORTS ORGANIZATION
&
DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES, TRADE AND COMMERCE
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Table of Contents
1.
OVERVIEW
1.1 State Profile of Goa
1.2
Export profile of Goa
2.
FACILITATING TRADE ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE
2.1
Developing Industrial areas of the State
2.2
Developing Logistics Infrastructure
2.2.1 Facilitating exports from Seaport
2.2.2 Facilitating exports by Airport
2.2.3 Facilitating exports from Inland Container Depots
2.2.4
Multi Modal Logistics park
2.2.5
Enhancing road connectivity
3.
FACILITATING AND BOOSTING SECTORAL EXPORTS
3.1
Pharmaceutical products
3.2
Agri & Allied products
3.3
Marine products
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3.4
Services
3.5
Handicraft
3.6
Engineering
4.
KEY ATTENTION AREAS FOR CENTRE AND STATE
5.
ENCOURAGING MARKET DIVERSIFICATION
6.
ADOPTING PROMOTIONAL MEASURES
Table of Annexure
I. Industrial estates of Goa
II. Logistics mapping of the State
III. Top 20 commodities, exported from Goa at 8-digit, disaggregated
GLOSSARY
KEY DELIVERABLES OF THE STRATEGY
The Strategy overall aims towards facilitating exporters in the State through various
measures which could related to policy, infrastructure, common facility, ease of doing
business, promotion etc.
Strategy aims to identify the potential sectors as new focus areas where exports are
presently not encouraging, however, the same holds export potential.
Strategy covers in-depth scenario of potential sectors within the State and enlists
bottlenecks and possible suggestions pertaining to them.
Besides, strategy also covers various ease of doing business measures and issues where
State is required to coordinate with Centre.
Logistics plays an important role in connecting State to the World. Hence, the report
also highlights scenario of logistics in state and issues & possible suggestion for various
modes of transport that trade utilize.
Strategy also aims to flag various infrastructure requirements which could benefit trade.
For market diversification, strategy covers major world imports for the potential items,
and also provides comparative analysis of imports of the identified markets from Goa
vis-à-vis India.
For sensitising entrepreneurship in the field of exports and also to encourage existing
exporters as well as to impart knowledge, several promotional measures are also
suggested in the strategy.
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 STATE PROFILE OF GOA
Goa is the smallest state in India by area and the fourth smallest by population. It is
bordered by Karnataka to the east and south, Maharashtra to the North and the Arabian
Sea all along its coast. Goa comprises of 2 districts, each of which has 6 talukas. Of the
12 talukas, 7 talukas have been designated as backward talukas viz. Pernem, Sattari,
Sanguem, Quepem, Canacona, Bicholim and Dharbandora.
The Gross State Domestic Product of Goa at current prices increased at a Compound
Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.14 per cent from 2011-12 to 2016-17. Goa’s Net State
Domestic Product (NSDP) rose to Rs. 51847 crores in 2016-17 from INR 42367 crores in
2011-121. Goa’s economic growth is driven by the strong performance of industrial
sectors like tourism and pharmaceuticals.
1 Source: CSO, Ministry of statistics and programme implementation
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In April 2017, 6 rivers o
have been notified by th
Waterways Act, 2016.
The state has high pote
and airport for efficien
lifestyle and availability
Pepper, Nutmeg and Ko
turmeric and chillies are
Goa is an established
destination for knowled
State also has inflow of i
Goa-IDC has establishe
working on the expans
ones. District wise Indu
1.2 EXPORT PROFILE OF GOA
Goa stood as the 16th lar
share of 0.69 per cent in Ind
Rank
1
2
3
16
Source: DGCI&S
EX
During 2013-14 to 2017-18, exp
reach US$ 2.10 billion against a
1.54
314.42
2013-14
Values in US$ Billion
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of Goa – Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal, Map
he union government as national waterway
ential due to the availability of a combinat
nt logistics, plentiful water resources alon
y of social infrastructure.
okum are important spices grown in the s
e also grown in the state of Goa.
base for the pharmaceuticals industry
ge-based industries such as biotechnology
international tourists driving tourism reven
ed 20 industrial estates, spread across the
sion of existing industrial estates as well
strial estates are placed in Annexure I.
A
gest exporting State from the Country in
dia’s overall exports.
(in US$ Mn)
States
2017-18
Maharashtra
69731.48
Gujarat
66818.03
Tamil Nadu
29754.22
Goa
2103.17
S
XPORTS FROM GOA vis-à-vis INDIA
ports from Goa witnessed a positive CAG
a negative CAGR of -0.89 per cent in India’s
1.60
1.60
2.28
310.35
262.29
275.85
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
Exports from Goa
Exports from India
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pusa & Cumbharjua –
ys under the National
tion of port, rail, road
ng with an excellent
state of Goa. Ginger,
and is an emerging
and IT.
nue.
e State & is currently
as establishing new
2017-18, occupying a
GR of 8.09 per cent to
global exports.
2.10
303.38
2017-18
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COMPOSITION
E
In terms of export value, Morm
present, exports from ICD is n
Goa as well as surrounding sta
IDENTI
Based on the DGCI & S data
(2-digit HSN Code), out of 99.
following parameters were take
Have revealed competitive
Recorded a positive CAGR
Marin
Agro
I
Electric Machinery
and Equipment
2%
Ship,
Floati
Exports from Mo
Exports from Dab
Exports from
Total Expo
V
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EXPORTS FROM STATE OF GOA
mugao seaport is the major port, followed b
egligible. The exports from Goan ports com
ates.
Source: DGCI&S
IFICATION OF STATE EXPORT BASKET
for the 2017, State has export presence in
. To identify the sectors of prime importa
en into consideration:
advantage (RCA) either w.r.t India or Worl
in the last 5 years, i.e., from 2013-14 to 2017
Form
Iron Ore
12%
ne Products
5%
Chemicals
4%
Iron and Steel
3%
Boat and
ing Struct
2%
Electronics
Components
2%
Optical Items
(Incl.Lens etc)
2%
Telecom
Instruments
2%
Other
16%
1660.4
58.51
0.55
ormugao Port
bolim Airport
m Margao CFS
orts from Goa
Values in US$ Million for 2017-18
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17-18
by Dabolim airport. At
mprise of exporters of
n 82 ITC HS chapters
ance of the State, the
ld or both.
7-18.
Drug
mulations, Biolo
gicals
51%
43
2103.17
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Accordingly, 7 export items emerged as “Champion Export Sectors” of the State, carrying an
export value worth US$ 1.16 billion with a share of 76 per cent in overall exports from Goa.
“Champion Export Sectors” of the State are as follows:
Sector
HS Code
Commodity
Exports from
Goa 2017
(US$ Mn)
CAGR
(2013-14 to
2017-18)
Goa's
Ranking in
the Country
Top 3
Exporting
States
Pharma
30
Pharmaceutical
Products
785.69
4.92%
4th
Maharashtra,
Gujarat,
Telangana
Mineral
26
Ores, Slag and
Ash
143.08
147.23%
2nd
Odisha,
Chhattisgarh
Marine
3
Fish and
Crustaceans,
Molluscs and
Other Aquatic
Invertebrates
86.14
5.55%
9th
Andhra
Pradesh,
Kerala,
Gujarat
Electronics
85
Electrical
Machinery &
Equipment &
Parts Thereof;
Sound &
76.52
1.90%
14th
Maharashtra,
Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka
Optical
Fiber
90
Optical,
Measuring,
Medical &
Similar
Instruments &
Parts
48.24
16.02%
11th
Maharashtra,
Karnataka,
Haryana
Chemical
28
Inorganic
Chemicals;
Compounds of
Precious
Metals, Or
Rare-E
12.93
24.11%
11th
Gujarat,
Odisha,
Maharashtra
32
Dyeing,
Tanning
Colouring
Matter
10.96
10.27%
11th
Gujarat,
Maharashtra,
Rajasthan
Certain sectors from the State have been categorized as “Focus Sectors”. As noted during
field visits, IT, shipbuilding, Tourism and agri & allied sectors are some of the key sectors
having export potential from the State.
Top 20 commodities from Goa at 8-digit HS code can be referred from Annexure II.
2. FACILITATING TRADE ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE
2.1 DEVELOPING INDUSTRIAL AREAS OF THE STATE
It is important that basic infrastructure like power, water, waste management etc. as well
as proper connectivity should be provided to all Industrial estates. All roads in industrial
estates should be of high quality with life expectancy of 20 years so that logistics cost is
reduced.
It is understood from trade that a common ETP are being set up for similar processing
unlike in other States where the concentration of sea food processing units are high. On the
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similar lines, the sea food processing units in various industrial estate in Goa have
requested for a common ETP, which could process the waste and such water could be used
by other industries present in the industrial estate.
Some industrial estates also feel that erratic power supply and insufficient water supply are
the main issues which need attention. Similarly, internal road/Approach rods in industrial
estates of Verna Industrial Estate are in a bad shape which needs attention of State
Government. Repair work has not been done for few years and patch work is done which
again gets damaged due to rains.
2.2 DEVELOPING LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructural support plays a crucial role in international trade as it enhances export
competitiveness and reduces cost and time of doing business. Export sector require quality
infrastructure in the complete supply chain and also at Port, Airport/ICD etc. The State may
pursue to facilitate export segment in this regard.
2.2.1 FACILITATING EXPORTS FROM SEAPORT
Mormugao port was accorded status of “Major Port” in 1963. The Port has completed a
state-of the art three storey new cruise terminal building having facility for customs,
immigration, and Cruise Berth in a total Area of 1300 sq. mtrs.
ISSUES AND SUGGESTIONS
There is only one feeder vessel that comes at MPT. It comes to Mundra port, then goes
by adopting Goa-Mangalore-Cochin-Colombo route. It takes around one week to
turnaround. Besides, the time, it also cost high for trade to export from MPT.
TRAFFIC HANDLED BY MORMUGAO PORT
The graph below depicts the cargo handled by MPT. It is noteworthy that Mormugao port
accounted an increase in cargo traffic by 59.7% in 2016-17 as compared to previous year.
However, as per provisional figures for 2017-18, the cargo traffic is expected to get declined
by 18.97% i.e (26.8 Mn tonnes)
Iron & Steel, Iron Ore, Marine products, Agro Chemicals and Inorganic Chemicals constitute
a share of over 90 per cent in total exports from Mormugao seaport.
Iron &
Steel
63%
Iron Ore
16%
Marine
Products
7%
Agro
Chemicals
4%
Inorganic
Chemicals
2%
Major Composition of Exports from Mormugao
Seaport
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In the past feeder vessel were deployed on MPT to JNPT rout but has been stopped due
low volume of containers. The trade feels that that there should be one more feeder
vessel particularly to JNPT.
It is understood from the trade that around 150 containers of Pharma are being sent to
Mumbai on daily basis for export from JNPT. The option of feeder vessel could be once
again explored provided it has backing from industry in a consolidated manner and such
vessel should get priority berthing at JNPT. However, in view of limited resources
available with Port to financially support such movement, such initiative may require
support of trade and State Govt initially. Further, MPT find exporters in Northern
Karnataka and Southern Maharashtra, who are willing to use its facilities.
Sea food exporters represented the issue of lack of reefer plug points in MPT. However,
the MPT due to ban on iron ore, doesn’t have sufficient funds for building new reefer
plug points. State may co-ordinate with MPT to examine the possibility of putting
proposal under the TIES scheme for creating such facility.
MPT may examine the possibility of putting proposal under TIES scheme for
creating such facility
•
Due to space constraints explained above, MPT have only two berths, due to which
foreign vessels have to often wait which incur demurrage. This causes reluctance for
foreign ships to revisit. There is a need for a separate berth for container/feeder which
could only be possible once encroachment of land is removed.
Hazardous cargos when imported through MPT are directly loaded on the trailers and
till the time custom clearance is done, trailers are held up for 2-3 days adding to
additional cost. This issue may be taken up by the Export Promotion Committee of the
State with appropriate authority.
This issue may be taken up by the Export Promotion Committee of the State with the
appropriate authority.
While imports under Concessional rate of duty (ICCID) under Notification No 10,
importer can clear the shipment on intimation and custom can seek justification if
needed. Clearance of such shipment at Mumbai goes smoothly. However, on imports at
MPT, it was informed that importers have to clear the licenses within 15 days while
Notification No 10 doesn’t specify anything regarding it. It causes hurdle to exporters.
It was suggested that vessel Customs clearance should be possible during anytime.
Night Pilotage should be available for movement of vessels and draft at port should also
be improved.
The berth today that MPT have is for 300-metre boats, whereas the minimum need for
cruise ships is 450 metres.
2.2.2 FACILITATING EXPORTS BY AIRPORT
Dabolim Airport
Goa has one airport at Dabolim, which functions as a domestic as well as an international
airport. The state ranks among the top 10 in all-India air traffic, most of which is tourism
Government may constitute a task force committee of MPT and exporters to
examine this issue.
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related. Being a small airport, it has limited facilities of air cargo. With respect to the scope
of exporting perishable commodities, Goa at present is net importer of vegetables as they
are being procured from nearby states like Maharashtra & Karnataka. Flowers like orchids
are exported from Dabolim airport. Air cargo facility for small shipments was started just
one year before. In general cargo, export of ophthalmic products is taking place.
At present, there are three International flights viz Oman Air, Qatar airways & Air Arabia
are operating A330/A320 & B&37 aircrafts.
ISSUES & SUGGESTIONS
Lack of space: Due to lack of space availability at Dabolim airport, the customs are not
able to expand the warehouse and the goods
are required to be factory stuffed. Packing
facility is also not there at the warehouse.
Absence of plant quarantine officer: Plant
quarantine office is there in Dabolim airport
but officer is located at the harbor. He should
permanently sit in Dabolim airport and should
be on call at the harbor.
Absence of Palletisation facility for pharma: There is a lot of scope of the export of
pharma products but dabolim airport does not have the capacity to carry the palletized
cargo as Pharma products move in pallets. Only 2-3 wide body cargo is coming
(chartered flights). Pharma companies in Verna industrial area mentioned that they have
1 tonne of load every day, but still pharma products are not getting exported from
Dabolim airport as facilities are not available.
Government should ensure that adequate cargo carrying capacity is available at the
upcoming MOPA airport
Absence of RA3 certification: Since July 2014, the European Union (EU) has made it
mandatory for airports in countries from where cargo is being imported in EU to have
RA3 (regulated agents) certification. Due to the absence of RA3 certification at Dabolim
airport, perishables export can’t happen directly from Goa to the EU. This affects the
movement of EU destined cargo during winters when there is arrival of charters which
could carry such cargo.
EDI facility is not present at the Dabolim airport, as a result, the same is being done at
the harbor.
Currently there is no direct connectivity viz USA, UK, France, etc
Till Mopa Airport comes, following facilities to be provided at Dabolim airport:
Stacking facility inside the warehouse.
As per norms for dealing with pharma products, there is a need to have SGS
certification ensuring cleanliness.
Mopa Airport
Apart from Dabolim airport, Mopa Airport is an under-construction greenfield airport
being built at Mopa in Pernem taluka, North Goa district in the State of Goa, India. The
phase I of Mopa airport is expected to be commissioned in September 2020
Exploring possibility of connecting Mopa airport by rail to Konkan railways: Konkan
railways or south western railways can connect Mopa airport by rail to the nearest
Initiatives
requiring
large
investment
to
facilitate
trade
through Dabolim seems unviable in
view
of
development
of
Mopa
airport, the first phase of which is
likely to be completed in 2020.
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railway route (approximately 11 kms), then seamless rail connectivity from Mopa airport
to Karnataka and Maharashtra will be possible. Within Goa it will open the possibility of
broad gauze metro on the existing konkan railway and south western railway lines which
needs to be taken up by Government of India. This will provide seamless connectivity
with road, port and airport within a radius of 80 kms catapulting Goa into a major
logistics hub. This will become major boost for exports and will also boost tourism by
providing connectivity to airports and cruise terminals to entire Goa
2.2.3 FACILITATING EXPORTS THROUGH INLAND CONTAINER DEPOTS
There is one Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Goa operating at Verna industrial estate
and being managed by Central Warehousing Corporation. Presently export/import
containers are being handled in limited numbers. EDI facilities are present.
Major import item is white goods particularly Modems which are imported by D-link through
JNPT port using Van Hai shipping lines (Chinese). Export consignments are not regular in
nature with limited volumes of alcohol, paper box etc. Nearly 90% of the total volumes are
related to imports. The total number of TEUs for the last three years are as below:
Import
Export
2015-16
661
144
2016-17
334
94
2017-18
316
57
2018-19 (till July)
160
16
JNPT
ICD
Container de-stuffing
Customs clearance
IMPORT
Cargo moves to
factory
EXPORT
Container movement via Road
(reach within 48 hours from
dispatch)
Empty Container
(within 14 days the
container has to
move back to JNPT
by road)
Factory
Empty container via
ICD
JNPT
Container movement
via Road
Custom clearance
and move by Road
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Containers sometimes stay back at port for longer duration, in case of storage constraints at
importers premises, and based on the instruction from the importer, the container is moved to
ICD and reaches within 48 hrs. Once the container is arrived, the clearance and de-stuffing
process is done the same day.
All import containers are going as empty container to Mumbai.
There is only limited number of companies using ICD.
Exporters are not using the ICD due to the fact as only feeder vessel comes at Mormugao
port. Hence exporters who are exporting to different destinations or wants to get their
custom formalities done locally send their consignments through ICD.
SUGGESTION
Shift from Road to rail: There is a need to shift the movement of containers from road to
rail. During rainy season, the container are stopped mid-way leading to detention
charges. Shifting the container movement to rail will ease out the road burden and could
also be cost effective adding to competitiveness, ensure timeliness and would also
ensure the safety of the cargo.
ICD set up at Balli will be advantageous: CONCOR has set up a multi modal logistics
park at Balli which is around 50 kms from Verna. The facility has a rail siding and
operations has been started for Punjab. It is well connected to Nhava Sheva (Dronagiri).
The facility is proposed to be made ICD in future. Once it is established with customs,
then the facility shall be beneficial for exporters/importers and it will attract sufficient
volumes. Hence, State may pursue for its notification and ICD Verna can be used for
warehousing purpose.
As an interim measure export can get customs clearance at ICD Verna and can
move to JNPT by rail from Balli. Similarly, import container can move from
JNPT to Balli. This arrangement can be done for a line being till Balli facility is
notified as ICD.
2.2.4 PRESENCE OF MULTIMODAL LOGISTICS PARK
Multi Modal Logistics Park at Balli Station near Madgaon in Goa was recently
inaugurated in early 2018. The park is located on Konkan Railway route. It has been set as
per MoU entered between Konkan Railway & Container Corporation of India Ltd
(CONCOR). It will benefit trade and industry from economic transport solutions and state
of art facilities.
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The facility is initially spread over 81,300 square meters with scope for expansion with traffic
growth in future. It can handle both domestic and exim container traffic. In addition, it can also
handle commodities transported by both open and covered wagons. It has 5000 square meters
of Custom Bonded Warehousing space. It will also provide host of value-added services like
stuffing, repackaging etc. The container depot at multimodal logistics park will reduce time
required to cover distance between JNPT port (Mumbai) and Goa from 30-40 hrs (by road) to 16
to 18 hrs. Thus, it will save time, along with cost of transportation and relieve congestion on
road and fuel.
State may actively pursue for notification of MMLP Balli as Inland Container Depot.
The industry is also in favour of the same and it was also vetted during the Export
Committee meeting held on 9th October 2018
2.2.5 ENHANCING ROAD CONNECTIVITY
As of February 2018, Goa had 293 km of national highways, 232 km of State highways and
815 km of district highways. NH-17 runs along India's West Coast & links Goa to Mumbai
in the north & Mangalore to the south. NH-4A running across the state connects Panaji to
Belgaum (Karnataka) in the east.
Following national highways pass through Goa
a.
NH17 (New NH66)
-Patradevi border to Pallem border
-length 137 kms.
b.
NH4A (New NH748)
-Anmod Border to Panaji
-length 70 kms.
c.
NH17A
-Cortalim Circle to Mormugao Port
-length 17 kms.
d.
NH17B
Farmagudi to Vasco
-length 38.50 kms.
A lot of development work is currently going on the State which will connect North to south
Goa as well provide seamless connectivity for movement of cargo and timely completion of the
same would indeed facilitate the trade
NH
Requirement
Road stretch
17
4 laning
• Patradevi Border to Karaswada -25 Kms.
• Karaswada to Bambolim - 18 kms
• Zuari Bridge and its approaches on Panaji side and Margao side – 14 kms.
• Margao bypass – length 12 kms.
• Canacona bypass –length 8 kms.
4A
4 laning
• Khandepar bridge –length 7 kms. – work in progress.
17B
• Dhavli bypass –length 4 kms- in process.
• Missing link at Verna – length 4 kms- in process.
• Varunapuri to Mormugao Port – length 5.50 kms. – work in process.
Source: Inputs from PWD, Governmemt of Goa
Logistics mapping of Goa can be referred from annexure III
3. FACILITATING SECTORAL EXPORTS
3.1 PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
Regulatory compliance adherence of Goa based pharmaceutical companies is very high and
most of the companies are exporting to regulated markets like US where the business is very
competitive. This is a USP of Goa based companies from quality point of view. Big companies
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are exporting to regulated markets. Medium level companies are exporting to emerging
markets like Asia, Middle East or Africa. The business in markets like US is available but
companies are often hesitant to expand on account of the various issues below which pose
challenge to Management while deciding on their future investment/expansion plans.
Providing a conducive environment would facilitate the existing units as well as strengthen the
pharmaceutical sector in Goa.
ISSUES & SUGGESTIONS
Uninterrupted supply of Power
Power is a critical input for any continuous process industry. For the last four years, the
Power disruptions are very high and. In pharma, there are many equipment’s which are
required to be run continuously and industry is required to keep full back up for which
they use DG sets. In addition to disruption, availability of power is also an issue. Cost of
power from diesel in three times the cost of state electricity.
Industry feels that electricity is a key burning issue and if they are able to get
continuous and quality power supply most of their issues will be resolved. Efforts may
also be made to shift to enhancing the solar power which could also help the industry
barring a couple of monsoon months during which sun light will be a concern.
Uninterrupted supply of water
The Pharma sector has to use the highest quality of water. Much higher purity than can
be consumed by humans. Water comes from IDC is treated water and this water is best
suited for the industry but the amount of water available through this mode is hardly
sufficient to meet only 5% of the total requirement. For remaining 95%, industry is
dependent on borewell or tankers from external agencies. External water is a problem
area for the industry due to its variability in its quality. Further, there are restrictions on
borewell and companies cannot have new borewell.
The industry demands that at least continuous supply of ‘RAW’ water may be made
available to them which they can treat internally as most of the companies have internal
water cleaning plants and if raw water can be supplied this could solve the issue to
certain extent.
Waste management
The industry in general requires three kind of facilities for dealing with waste as below:
Landfill site for non-hazardous waste
Incinerators for treatment of hazardous waste
Effluent treatment plants
Out of the three, most of the companies have their own ETP and after treatment water is
used back in their garden. However, keeping in view the fact that running an ETP is a
cost and companies which outsource would be benefited from a common ETP. In view
of scatter nature of industry, having a common ETP for whole of Goa seems difficult, but,
as a facilitation, setting up a common ETP in few of the industrial estates may be
examined.
The State has long pending proposal for a land fill site and progress has been too slow
except earmarking the land and the same be expedited. Normally, the States have
common ETP, Landfill site and incinerators at one location. In addition, an incinerator
located at the land fill site at the same time for hazardous waste. This will help in
handling both hazardous and non-hazardous waste at one single location.
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Companies are sending the hazardous waste to Mumbai and due to over burden of
capacities in Mumbai, the companies are looking at other options in Hyderabad. As per
the norms, pharma companies have to sign a contract with hazardous waste
management agencies who treat as per the requirement based on the nature of the
product like degradable, waste, carcinogenic etc. Pharma is becoming very competitive
and moving hazardous waste currently costs around Rs 45 per kg plus transportation.
Few units have tied up with the cement plants for incineration as they use the residual
as a raw material for their industry. However, it is required to be sent to other places.
Secondly, there could be a regulatory constrains in future for movement of hazardous
waste from State to other State.
It is understood that all units in Verna Industrial Estate have paid around Rs. 12-15
lakhs in 2006 for such facility and till date it is under dispute. Companies are sending
the hazardous waste to Mumbai and other places incurring huge cost. Some of the
companies proposed to set up their own incineration too.
Limitation related to Human resource
There are sufficient colleges in Goa for B Pharma (PES, Pharmacy college) and the
number of pass outs are also enough as per the industry needs. However, there is an
artificial shortage due to gender imbalance which is posing challenge. Pharma
companies are required to work in three shifts and most of the pass out were girls
(nearly Ninety percent) and due to regulatory and cultural issues, the companies are
facing challenge.
The main challenge which the companies face due to this gender imbalance is the
regulatory framework which limits their production shifts. It is a sensitive issue having
regulatory as well as cultural angle. At times, companies are forced to discriminate by
employing a less competitive male skill rather than female due to the rule of they cannot
work in second shifts. Further, due to ongoing discussions of hiring 80% Goans for
availing benefits, the industry expressed their willingness to do so but face issues with
regard to availability of resource locally.
The current labour laws does not permit working by women beyond 10 pm in factories.
The issue may be examined and discussed with GoI so as to ensure that this does not
affect negatively the employability of girls.
Skill development
Besides pharmacy, other skills are also relevant to the sector. Industrial training
institutes in Goa are under equipped. Most of them are imparting courses related to
welder trade, fitter trade etc and nothing tailor made for the pharmaceutical industry as
such. There is issue with recruiting skill for shop floor activities and companies need to
employ around 400-500 people for shop floor activities. Due to lack of understanding
companies have to invest around one and half year to make them adept to practical
operations. There is a need to introduce some tailor-made programmes which can cater
to the needs of Pharmaceutical industry and can be employed directly. For e.g. ITI in
Reference: Pg 362 of Goa Factories Rules, 1985: 15. Prohibition of employment of
women (section 66).- No women shall be required or allowed to work in any factory
except between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7. p.m. The State Government may vary these
limits or exempt this restriction in case of women working on fish-curing or fish-
canning factories.
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States like Maharashtra and Gujarat have chemical plant operator programme for
chemical/agro chemical industry and also train people for going into pharmacy industry.
Such courses are not there in Goa and possibility of running such course in Goa may be
examined depending on the intake capacity of the industry. Similarly, courses like
Diploma in Pharmacy are also important.
To promote skill development, industry and academia should come together to fine tune
the syllabus, wherever required and also give exposure to students through training and
field visits. In fact introducing an institutional mechanism may be examine where
Companies are required to furnish on annual basis the trainings/field visits given by
them and accordingly they may be honoured or incentivised in one way or the other
would encourage such practice.
To cater to the industry needs, it is understood that academia is willing to extend
assistance for any specific knowledge/skill. An assurance to the colleges about the
recruitment of such manpower would also be critical in augmenting this phenomenon.
For e.g. GPMA informed in the past, Goa University accepted request to introduce a
specialization course in analytical chemistry and recently started a Post graduate
course. Now institutes are looking for industry support to sponsor their labs,
equipment’s etc.
Industry and academia can also be encouraged for cross training i.e. faculties can train
the employees and companies can train the students. PHD students can also do projects
in companies.
GPMA, who are also on board for syllabus formulation in colleges, is keen to lead in this
direction and intend to organise regular interaction inviting all stake holders so as to
work out a modal where both engineering colleges, pharmacy college students and
companies can have a win situation. A wish list of such different training
courses/modules can be made and consulted with academia State Govt. may like to
corroborate with GPMA and monitor the developments in this regard.
There is only feeder vessel to Colombo from MPT. Industry feels the immediate need of
one more feeder vessel to JNPT and there are enough volumes which presently move by
road. However, it is important to access consolidated demand. Moreover, it will also
help in shifting cargo movement from road through western Ghat which is also riskier
route.
Currently most of cargo moves to JNPT via road and each truck from Goa to Mumbai
cost around Rs 60,000. The other option could be movement of containers via rail from
MPT or newly constructed facility at Balli as suggested in the report earlier.
Hazardous cargo when imported through MPT are directly loaded on the trailers and till
the time custom clearance is done, trailers are held up adding to additional cost.
Industry is facing disadvantage of both cost and time while using MPT. There is a time
delay of around 7-12 days when using MPT or even higher. Moreover, it is expensive as
the cargo have to be offloaded and connected to generators at transit location to
maintain temperature. There is a waiting time at Colombo also. Earlier, exports were
managed by companies through their Mumbai office but now with the introduction of
e-sealing, exports have been taking place from Goa itself. The concern of cost and
time once addressed through more feeder/Balli ICD would provide much relief to the
sector.
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Difference of time and cost is reflected as per table below:
Destination
Loading Port
Pre-Carriage
Cost
Custom clearance
charges
(Incl. THC)
Sea
Freight
Total Cost
in INR
Transit Time
Port to Port
Australia
Nhava Sheva
65,700
38,244
118,620
222,564
29 days
Australia
Marmagao
21,240
49,908
199,437
270,585
35 days
Germany
Nhava Sheva
65,700
41,123
138,240
245,063
28 days
Germany
Marmagao
21,240
52,717
154,022
227,979
45 days
UK
Nhava Sheva
70,500
41,123
138,060
249,683
28 days
UK
Marmagao
21,240
37,577
150,898
209,715
45 days
Basic amenities need to be provided in Industrial estates. Verna Industrial Estate,
which is considered as the best estate in Goa and houses some of the best domestic
and international companies, lacks basic amenities. Companies are paying maintenance
charges to IDC regularly but expressed dissatisfaction on the facilities in industrial
estates. Facilities for truck parking space should be provided in Verna along with
sufficient facilities for drivers.
Companies also reported issues about administrative/bureaucratic hassles and
requested for more facilitation approach from authorities like IDC, Factory inspectors
etc. Ambiguities in interpretation cause delays. State may like to organize regular
meetings with various State govt officials sensitizing them on the importance of export
sector. To enhance ease of doing business, GoI has made changes by enhancing the
limit of overtime hours from the present limit of fifty hours per quarter to one hundred
hours per quarter with a provision to further increase to 125 hours. State may like to
align itself to this change.
Most of the companies have in-house testing and if required the approved lab is
available. Chowksi Lab is there which is approved by the drugs & cosmetic Act by the
State Department which is sufficient at the movement. Overall, testing is not an issue
faced by the industry.
Central Drug Authorities (CDSCO) is coming out shortly with a Sugam application
wherein all the utilities shall be made available online. This software will be for pan
India for all the States. At the state level, presently, the manufacturing part is not online
but for the retail and wholesale, the process is online.
In export sector, the requirement of foreign country prevails over the domestic laws. Bar
coding, though it is a good initiative is posing challenge for the industry. Countries like
UK accepts Indian bar coding but Australia does not allow to do bar coding as they have
their own norms and double bar coding creates confusion. Industry seeks exemption for
such countries.
Approval of New Drug for R&D/Research work, process of approvals may be simplified
and approvals/NOC may be accorded on fast track basis. For control item like
Narcotic/Psychotropic drugs it takes round three months to complete the formalities to
start working. Approval of such drugs for R&D work should be done on fast track.
For the benefit of Pharma industry in general, there is a need to encourage Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing in India as currently the industry is
dependent primarily on China. Currently there is an issue of pricing as well availability
while importing from China as lot of companies has closed down there. The starting
material (n-2 stage) also comes from China which again poses challenge. Although this
a general industry issue across the country but State may like to insist GoI for framing
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conducive policies for promoting API industry in India. API being a polluting industry is
not suited for Goa.
As per the regulatory requirement, exporters are required to use the material on First in
First out basis, else it makes them GMP non compliant. On the other side material
imported for export to Australia cannot be used for export to UK. Industry seeks
flexibility in operation of regulation to manufacturer exporter to use the material with a
proper control would definitely enhance their ease of operations.
Often to meet export commitment deadlines, companies are also sending air shipments
by road to Mumbai for further exports. It was also reported that boxes are being opened
by Customs at Mumbai which could be taken up suitably.
3.2 AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED
Goa being a small state is dependent on its neighbouring states for milk, poultry and
vegetables. Rice that is cultivated in the rains from June to September is the major crop
followed by cereals like pulses and small millets. The areca nut, coconut, cashew are the
other major plantation crops here and the garden crops include pineapple, mango, bananas
and jackfruits. Also, from the forest various types of barks and bamboo canes are harvested.
However even though one fourth of the population is sustained by agriculture in Goa, it
contributes to only 15 to 16 percent to the income of the state. Due to rapid urbanization,
the availability of agricultural land is reducing. The State of Goa has around 56000 ha land
for Cashew cultivation, 26,000 ha for coconut cultivation, 30,000 ha for paddy around 13000
ha of land is fallow, which is suitable for field crops.
as reported during industry interactions, 78 percent of the agricultural area is still rain fed,
irrigation is insufficient and commercial farming is ruled out as 80 percent of land holdings
are below 2 hectares and the sizes of the fields are small. As reported by trade, there are
around 1200 farmers which supply vegetables regularly. On adoption of Good agricultural
practices and integrated pest management and assurance of a buying agency for export
purpose, Goa has the potential to export 600-800 tonnes annually. In Goa, there are around
2000 spice growers and 20,000 rice produces.
Major Agri Commodities having Export Potential
(As reported during industry interactions)
Following commodities hold potential for exports from the State which can be harnessed through
proposer strategies:
Rice: Goan rice is of good quality but there exists a problem of aggregation of produce and
milling.
Legumes: Local Cow pea (Alsando) is also grown, but as of now production is low (around
4000-5000 tonnes). Surplus can be generated by adopting practices like micro irrigation but
adequate marketing practices needs to be adopted.
Spices: Black pepper and Nutmeg. Around 280 tonnes of pepper is being produced. The State
has less number of large spice farms. The production of Kokkum is scattered in State but there
is scope for it as it has medicinal properties. Annual production of Kokkum is estimated to be
1000 tonnes.
Flowers: Orchids, Anthuriums have scope of export potential from State.
Fruits: There is demand for mangoes in Asia pacific market.
Vegetables: Climatic condition in Goa is ideal for Bhindi, cluster beans, bottle gourds, green
chilli. Organic jackfruit
Coconut: Coconut oil, derived from Coconut has a very different aroma and taste as compared
to Karnataka and Kerala.
Cashew
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KEY ISSUES AND SUGGESTIONS PERTAINING AGRI EXPORTS
Encouraging contract farming: In order to insulate land ownership rights of the farmers
from any potential infringement from the sponsors or the buyers due to tenancy act,
contract farming is one of the efficient step towards land utilization and increasing the
production from the State. Contract farming, besides creating new markets for farmers’
produce, can also positively impact the production process by facilitating better access
to technology, crop diversification, extension services, financing and crop insurance.
Absence of APEDA approved pack house: There is no APEDA approved pack house in
Goa which needs to created containing facilities of testing, cold storage and plant
quarantine all under one roof. Looking at the future perspective, it should be close to
MOPA airport.
Phyto sanitory Certification is being handled at Dabolim Airport by an officer from the
Central Integrated pest Management Centre, Mormugao. The Officer comes to airport
only on call and it is demanded by the industry that he should be permanently located
at Dabolim airport and should be on call at the harbor.
Plant quarantine facility: Plant quarantine is not registered for imports at Dabolim
airport and this is the reason seeds are not coming to Goa and they go to Mumbai. Goa
needs to connected to South Maharashtra and North Karnataka. Goa can become hub for
horticulture commodities like Chilli.
Agriculture not practiced by Goan youth: Goans are moving out of their State in search
of lucrative jobs. This is one of the reasons why Agriculture sector in the State has not
flourished. Cost of cultivation in Goa is very high as the daily wages of workers is
around 700/day, as compared to other states which are around Rs. 300-400/day. Thus,
making agriculture a non-preferable occupation. Entrepreneurship needs to be
promoted in the State and for this govt should provide fiscal incentives to the budding
entrepreneurs.
Encouraging community farming: Community farming in the State needs to be
encouraged so that local farmers could derive maximum benefits from the Government
schemes. One harvesting machine can be used by collective group of farmers. The
collective approach is accepted by the farmers in the state, who are scheduling their
farming time-table in sync with one another.
Promotion of organic farming: Government may constitute a committee involving
industry experts, APEDA and concerned State Department to provide the necessary
knowledge in organic farming to the local farmers.
Promoting “Brand Goa: “Goa’s produce is Goa’s pride”- This need to be marketed in
products like Cashew, Coconut oil, Feni etc. Proper marketing strategies need to be
adopted in order to improve and boost the export potential of agricultural commodities.
Goa State Horticultural Corporation is playing the role of aggregator as they have got
procurement centres in each taluka, where farmers sell their vegetables. Reach of
procurement centres should be extended to villages by trucks.
If proper facilities are provided at Dabolim airport for perishable cargo, the export can go
up to 25 mt. from Goa on daily basis.
Cold storage should be established. Goa State Horticultural Corporation Ltd. (GSHCL)
operates one such cold storage located at Panaji market which is normally used by fruit/
vegetable traders.
There is no certified organic cultivation in Goa in horticulture.
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Packaging awareness programmes may be organised in association with Indian
Institute of Packaging. Common facility, if needed at a later stage, may be developed in
consultation with trade.
From a holistic view for the promotion of agri sector as a whole, there is a need for a
regular dialogue with APEDA.
FOCUS CASHEW
Worldwide, Goan Cashew, is in great demand and considered special because of unique
harvesting system, practiced in Goa for decades. Most of the units are organic by
default. Cashew in Goa, unlike other states, is unique as the cashew fruit is not plucked
from the tress in Goa unless it is fully ripe. The ripe cashew apple is utilized for
production of “Feni” due to which the cashew nuts gets sufficient time to mature.
Further 45-50% production is in forest area and nuts are organic and also said to have
anti-cancer properties.
The state is having about 30 small and big cashew processing industries and only few
groups are active in exports. In the year 17-18, state had exported 908 metric tons worth
Rs. 69.48 cr. However, apart from the above two, no other processor has emerged as
exporter from Goa all these years. There is need to understand the gaps and address
them.
Issues and Suggestion for promoting Cashew Exports
Enhancing availability of local raw cashew & getting Organic tag
In India, currently 50% of the cashew is imported, mainly, from the Sates of Karnataka
and Kerala. But the quantum of imports of cashew in Goa is comparatively less than
other states. It is obtained locally till November-December and then imported from east
Africa or Indonesia. About 50% raw cashew nuts are grown in Goa, comes from the
Forest area, which are Organic by default. The harvesting rights are auctioned every
year, to self-help Groups in the bidding process.
GFDC (Goa Forest Development Corporation) can obtain Organic certification for the
cashews grown in their area as no pesticides are used in forest. Organic cashews have
high demand in export market. Such cashews can be sold through self-help groups at a
premium than the ongoing market price to cashew exporters. Thus, the corporation
should channelize the supply chain for export of cashew nuts. This will be Win Win
situation for all the stake holders in the supply chain.
Utilisation of Vacant land
Land of around 8000 ha is vacant at Goa Forest Development Corporation for several
years which can be judiciously utilized for cultivation purpose. Nurseries can also be
built in as they are not available currently to produce saplings, for giving it to the
farmers.
Infrastructure facilities
The infrastructure facilities are very poor. This includes movement of containers,
clearance of cargo at port. In many places, the minimum distance from road to power
cables across the roads are not maintained and often leads to clashes with local
residents (both service as well as service connections) whenever, containers brush the
overhead cables. A minimum of 5.00 mts. need to maintain. Whenever any exporter
complains about such issues, the Dept. of Electricity has to immediately act upon it.
Such mechanism needs to be created.
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The consignment at Tuticorin and Mangalore is cleared in a day or two, but it takes
about 5-7 days in Goa. Clearance process needs to be expedited.
Market Cess
Market cess is one more burden on the industry. It is fact that, in India we produce
about 7,00,000 mts. of raw cashew and industry needs about 18,00,000 lakhs per annum.
Presently this gap is filled by imports, till India accelerate its domestic production. In
Maharashtra, Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) has exempted the
imported raw cashew nuts from payment of market cess. In Karnataka too, market cess
is not collected on raw cashew nuts imported for processing and further export.
However, in Goa, market cess is collected by APMC on:
Raw cashew nuts produced within the state
Raw cashew nuts imported from other states and countries for processing and re-
exporting
Cashew kernels imported for the purpose of packing and exporting
The need of the hour is to exempt raw cashew nuts imported from market cess (or even
purchased from outside state) and cashew kernels brought into state for packing and
export.
Value Addition and Mechanization
Cashew is a product which requires a boost to be exported in value added form.
Currently, less than 4% of cashew exports are in value added form. A significant
quantity of cashew exports head to countries which conduct limited value addition and
re-export it. There is a strong need to complement the cashew re-plantation and area
expansion with high-value cashew product development. Presently, no value addition is
done except for domestic market. About 25% to 40% value addition is possible, by
mechanization, better packing, longer shelf life processing as per international
standards.
There also exists a threat to the cashew industry with the countries like Vietnam
because of increased mechanization and low cost of production. There is a need to
urgently adopt the techniques of mechanization in cashew processing.
To bring value addition, exporters have to do lot of investments in mechanization. The
suggestion here is to support the exporters of the product, by giving 50% grant for a
limited period, on mechanization and upgrading to the new technology.
Raw Material banks
In Goa, most of the processors buy cashew for entire year up to December, so they have
very high capital investment, which is blocked, around 75% is already in Godown as a
result of which lot of funds are blocked. This is done because the quality of cashew in
Goa and Maharashtra is best as compared to other states. The industry suggests that
raw material banks can be created by Agriculture Department.
Awareness Programmes
With regard to export awareness to the existing processors, experts from Export
Promotion Council, could actually give proper guidance in this matter.
GI for Goan Cashew
For GI, Goa Cashew Manufacturers Association can work with GCCI and various other
institutions. The intervention of the state government is also required in the process.
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A committee under secretary Agriculture, where in APEDA, NIO, Dist. Collector, Director
Agriculture, ICAR and ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency) can be
formed.
3.3 MARINE
State of Goa is contributing 1.6% of the total foreign exchange earned from seafood exports
in the country and there is scope and potential to increase production and exports. Goa
holds a huge scope in the fisheries development, particularly through brackish water and
marine production. Marine fishing is the major activity which is carried out for a period of
ten months in a year. The marine fishing season starts from the mid of August till the end
of May. The monsoon fishing ban which is the temporal fishery regulation is from 1st June
to 31st July in Goa. Fisherman prepares themselves for the fishing season during this
closure period by mending their nets, maintenance of the fishing vessels, boats and
preparing new nets.
It is estimated that Goa has 1800 Ha Khazan lands and mangrove vegetation, 3,300
hectares of fresh water bodies and inland water tanks around 250 Ha area. Hence,
unutilized potential areas may be identified and developed in the state. Other items having
export potential from the State is ribbon fish, scuttle fish, tuna and squid.
Out of 6 major fish landing centres, the Government has proposed to upgrade the four
major fish landing centres i.e Cutbona, Cortalim in South Goa and Chapora, Malim in North
Goa. It is to state that the Government of India has approved the proposal for development
of four fish landing centres under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme under component of
Establishment of Fishing Harbour and Fish Landing Centers of Centrally sponsored
scheme on Development of marine Fisheries Infrastructure and Post Harbour Operation”.
The
State
Government
has
further
approved to carry out the works of the four
fish landing centres in the state of Goa
through
the
Goa
State
Infrastructure
Development Corporation Ltd. (GSIDC).
With
respect
to
events,
fairs
and
exhibitions,
Fisheries
department
organized Aqua Goa Mega Fish Festival,
2017 in Panaji Goa from 7-10th December,
2017. The main motto was to organize the
fish festival was to boost the Goan
fisherman
community
and
provide
opportunities
to
the
fisherman,
fish
farmers, entrepreneurs to exhibit their
products and create awareness amongst
the people. The departments also have
various schemes for the fisherman.
Facilities provided at each Jetty by the Fisheries Department in the State:
Sr.No.
Location of the Jetty
Facilities Available
1
2
3
1
Malim, Bardez
Fishing Jetty, Net Mending Shed, Workshop, Auction Shed,
Administrative Building, Overhead Water Tank, open Space for
operation of HSD outlet, Canteen, Open Space for setting up of Ice
Plant, Parking facilities, Sulab Souchayalaya Complex.
With
respect
to
training
programmers,
Fisheries department provides training to 20
fisher youths, every year for 6 months along
with the stipend of Rs. 1000/month as per the
existing pattern of assistance. The Directorate
also
deputes
the
candidates
for
training
courses at central institute of fisheries, nautical
and
engineering,
department
of
Animal
husbandry, Dairying and fisheries, Government
of India, Fine arts avenue, cochin and its units
at Chennai and Vishakhapatnam for vessel
navigator course (24 months course) and
marine fitter Course (24 months course).
Short term training programmes are also being
organized which includes training on Shrimp
farming, ornamental fish breeding, fabrication of
Aquarium tanks, value added sea food product
operation etc.
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1
2
3
2
Chapora, Bardez
Fishing Jetty, Auction Shed, Open space for operation of HSD
outlet, Approach road.
3
Cortalim,
Mormugao
Fishing
Jetty,
Net
Mending
Shed,
Auction
Shed, Parking
facilities.
4
Cutbona, Salcete
Fishing Jetty, Net Mending Shed, Workshop, Auction Shed,
Administrative Building, Overhead Water Tank, open Space for
operation of
HSD outlet, Space for setting
up
of
Ice
Plant,
Parking facilities, Sulab Souchayalaya Complex, Approach road.
5
Talpona, Canacona
Fishing Jetty, Net Mending Shed, Administrative Building.
SUPPLY CHAIN
Prominent species which is being caught in the State is Mackerel and Tuna. Purse-seiners and
Trawlers are the big boats used for catching fish for export market, otherwise, from Goa, fish is
mainly caught for local market. Trawler generally goes for 6 days. Around 5-7 tonnes of fish are
generally caught per trawler. Fish once caught is brought to the landing centre and it gets
loaded in insulated trucks containing ice. From Goa, it is taken to many other places for export
and local consumption.
Department of fisheries has registered 1104 numbers of fishing vessels.
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ISSUES & SUGGESTIONS
ICE PLANT REQUIRED AT MALIM JETTY
As per FIEO’s field visits to Malim jetty, there is a requirement of an ice plant with
bigger capacity as the present ice plant is small and does not suffice the fisherman’s
requirements. Fisheries dept. may examine requirement of such facility and therefore
may avail under TIES scheme.
UNFAIR PRACTICES
The trawlers go outside 12 nautical miles, which is illegal and does not come under the
purview of state Government. Also, LED lights are being used to attract fish beyond 12
nautical miles. It is one of the reasons that small boats are unable to catch fish. State
should promote sustainable fishing as per world norms.
As per the MFR Act the Department is issuing licensing for trawler/ Purse-seiner for
fishing in territorial waters of the State. However, the registered fishing vessel can also
do the fishing beyond territorial water, such fishing is not illegal. The state Government
has banned LED light fishing in territorial water whereas, Central Govt. has ban LED
light fishing beyond territorial water and same is implemented by State Government
and Central Government.
CREATION OF A LAB FACILITY
There is no Lab facility at Goa for seafood exports. All samples have to go to Mumbai.
State may consider submitting a proposal under Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme
(TIES).
As regards the laboratory facility for seafood exporters is concerned, the SGPDA,
Margao, Goa has given space for Export Inspection Agency at Margao to set up the
laboratory and the work is under process.
BRANDING
Aqua Marine Park: The Aquamarine Amusement Park is envisaged to promote the
public with knowledge and experience of the enchanting underwater world of the fish
and other aquatic resources besides add-on Tourism Avenue to the tourist visiting the
State.
A committee under secretary fisheries where in MPEDA, NIO, Director Fisheries, ICAR can be
formed.
Auctioning/segregation/grading/icing is being carried out directly under the sun on the boat itself.
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MEASURES TO PROMOTE FISHERIES PRODUCTION IN GOA
THROUGH AQUACULTURE
Setting up of hatcheries: Private farms are there in aquaculture that produces prawns
and sea bass but local fishermen are not encouraging this practice. Setting up of
hatcheries of the Sea bass or Mud Crab species in Goa would go a long way in the
process of diversification of aquaculture in the state. Sea bass culture can be promoted
to boost exports from Goa. MPEDA could extend assistance to the Government of Goa in
setting up of hatcheries.
Require sufficient supply crablets of Mud crab to initiate pen culture of Mud crab in
mangrove forest in backwater. There could be a focus on development of hatchery of
Mud crab.
Traceability: Improving the traceability system in aquaculture farm produce in
collaboration with MPEDA. This would involve joint registration/enrolment of farms to
avoid duplication and to ensure 100% coverage.
Labs: Promoting aquaculture labs in farming areas for disease diagnostic, water quality
analysis and residue detection in shrimp, aquaculture inputs, etc. Technical assistance,
if any, would be provided by EIC and MPEDA.
Antibiotic Use: Effective control of antibiotic use in aquaculture farming is vital to
produce residue free shrimps. In this regard, Notification issued by Government of
Andhra Pradesh may be looked at. Also, a disease diagnostic and antibiotic testing
facilities may be set up nearer to farming area.
Adoption of BMP’s: Goa is promoting aquaculture of different species. Aquaculture
farmers may adopt Better Management Practices (BMPs) advocated by MPEDA for
carrying out sustainable farming. Fisheries department may implement BMP’s in the
State of Goa.
Aquaculture Leasing policy: Formulating a leasing policy for open water bodies and
coastal waters for promoting aquaculture and cage culture in reservoirs, lakes, rivers
and canals, estuaries, brackish water areas etc. will boost marine production, thus,
boosting export.
FINDING SUITABLE WAYS TO PRESERVE MARINE LIFE
Extension of the ban period: In order to conserve marine wealth during their natural
breeding season, there is fishing ban of 61 days from June 1 to July 31st, every year. It has
been observed that inspite of the ban period, the fish, mainly mackerel which is caught is
mainly gravid (bearing eggs) in its nature. Catching fish at this stage brings a question
mark on their sustainability for the next generation. This also adds to increased cost of the
fish. Since fish breed in two seasons, the state may examine the suggestion of export
committee to further introduce fishing ban for both the breeding seasons.
Mesh size regulation: Government may set up a digital surveillance mechanism in jetties
so that net with proper mesh size can be used while fishing. Government may consider
issuing a notification on Mesh Size regulation, promotion of square mesh, limiting fishing
vessel engine capacity.
Inland Riverine Cage Farming: Cage Farming of fish to increase the inland Fish
Production since Goa has a large number of Inland water tanks.
Reservoir Cage Fish Farming: Cultivation of Basa (Pangasius sp) in the three major
reservoirs viz. Anjunem, Amthame & Selaulim and a number of smaller reservoirs.
Implementation of BMP should be implemented through farming clusters.
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3.4 SERVICES
I.
Tourism Services
Goa is a leading tourism and hospitality hub. Scope for medical tourism is high if world
class infrastructure is developed. As per field observations, IT, Insurance and financial
accounting can also be developed for service exports. Engineering design can also be
promoted as there are a large number of engineering graduates in Goa.
GENERAL TOURISM
Goa is a popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty and bountiful avenues for
leisure and relaxation and has facets like heritage tourism, festival tourism, eco-tourism,
adventure tourism, cuisine etc. In 2016-17 the arrival of domestic tourists was 48.96
lakhs while arrival of foreign tourists was 4.29 lakhs respectively. Out of the 12 sites for
development under Iconic Tourist sites one is in Goa i.e. Colva Beach. The process for
identifying beaches under the Blue Flag certification programme is in process. All the
criteria and parameters will be followed in selecting the most suitable beaches under
this programme.
Miramar beach in Goa has been identified for blue flag certification. Every year it is
being monitored. Once certified under flue flag, the no. of tourists coming to Miramar
beach will be doubled.
Goa airport is a defense airport with a civilian enclave. It remains shut between 8:30 AM
to 12 PM except on Sunday to allow naval findings. Goa has become costly for the
tourist destination and the State is losing its international feel due to various factors.
South Asian nation can be visited at a lower cost than Goa.
ARRIVALS BY CHARTER FLIGHTS DURING SEASON
Union Ministry for Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan scheme has considered Goa’s
proposals and sanctioned Rs. 200 crore. While Rs. 100 crore was sanctioned in the first
phase, another Rs. 100 crore was sanctioned in the second phase. Coastal areas both in
North and South Goa will be covered in both phases. Infrastructure projects like
public conveniences namely toilets, changing rooms and lockers, parking facilities,
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illumination, tourist information centres, etc. will be provided on the beaches and coastline
of the State. Also, there is a state component of Rs. 70 crore which would be used for
tourism infrastructure.
INITIATIVES BY GTDC
GTDC has launched several adventurous activities like hop-on, hop-off bus services in the
north and hot air ballooning services in the south. These activities have attracted tourists in
large numbers. GTDC is also working towards launching few more activities like duck
boats, seaway tours, bungee jumping, horse riding etc. GTDC is the special purpose vehicle
for tourism infrastructure projects. In addition to providing basic infrastructure facilities on
the beaches, GTDC is working on providing projects that will work as tourism attractions.
Government is working towards developing Aguada jail into a museum which will be a
major attraction in the State of Goa.
With respect to monopoly of taxi players in the State, Goa Tourism Development
Corporation’s (GTDC) has launched a taxi-hailing app, ‘Goamiles’, This application has
brought relief to citizens and tourists looking for convenient modes of transportation. The
Greenfield airport at Mopa will help boost tourism and curb congestion at Dabolim airport.
ISSUES & SUGGESTIONS
No provision of night parking facility, resulting is less charter flights coming in:
Dabolim airport is unable to provide night parking facility to the charter flights. This is
the reason why charter flights unable to land in Goa, as a result of which the number of
international tourists is also declining. Because of the connectivity issue due to
infrastructural constraints, foreign tourists have to land to some other airport like
Mumbai or Delhi. Charter flights land at Goa airport and return to their point of origin
and return to pick up passengers at a scheduled date. Once the night parking facility is
created, charter flights will be able to land late at night and leave prior to 8:30 PM.
Connectivity needs to be enhanced: Connectivity needs to be expanded to European &
Asian countries like Indonesia and Malaysia. Sri Lanka is very strong in marketing and
posing challenge as a competitor.
Consultation with trade may be held to see possibility of devising night tours or Ho-Ho
services. In south goa tourist is not retained even though there are 5-star hotel. There is
a need to explore the USP of each location.
Set up of physical information desk: There is a need to set up a physical information
desk in Goa at different places. GTDC website is there, but need to set up physical
points.
Set up of Goa Tourism board, which is under consideration would push this sector.
Unutilized barges could be used for making floating markets for attraction of tourist.
All the island countries like Maldives have huts inside the sea, the same needs to be
introduced in Goa. At present restriction has been imposed from Coastal Regulation
Zone (CRZ), these activities are not allowed.
Role of embassies needs to be strengthened in order to boost Goa tourism.
Stakeholders reported that their foreign customers do often complain about the street
dogs which are in abundance. State may like to rope in panchayat bodies/NGO to find a
solution to this issue. It may have one dog farm where all the dogs may be kept.
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Foreign exchange can be increased through introduction of floating bays and
refurbishment of unutilized barges into vessels for wedding and events.
MICE TOURISM
MICE Tourism is a service industry which brings under one roof a host of products and
services. Large no. of stakeholders are participant to this industry, which can be
grouped broadly under three major heads, the first and the most important one is the
physical infrastructure, which comprises of the space in which the actual meetings,
conferences and exhibitions take place, next in line are the Organizers of the meetings
and then the Peripheral subcontractors, who bring on board a host of services to make
the occasion successful.
MICE tourism is also picking up extensively and many tourists visit the state for work
cum leisure. Goa is one of the most sought-after destinations of India and is also popular
to visitors from different parts of the world. The location does not need any extra effort in
marketing itself as Robust MICE infrastructure is already present. The congregation of
sun, sand, sea and entertainment gives tremendous incentive to a visitor. Moreover, Goa
hosts the International Film Festival every year, showcasing its power as a MICE
tourism hotspot. Goa is a permanent venue for IFFI and a convention centre is being
built in the State which can be used for MICE tourism.
ISSUES & SUGGESTIONS
Convention centre: Goa is popular as a tourist destination and ideal destination for
MICE tourism as well. A convention centre is being planned to be developed in Dona
Paula. Initial phase has been started. This may be expedited.
Promoting Goa for MICE tourism: Goa can be promoted as a wedding destination but
promotion is required. Shows needs to be organized in India as well as abroad.
Introduction of floating bays through use of unutilized barges for wedding and events.
Tourist zones may be notified with relaxation in norms w.r.t noise pollution.
Clearances take much time. Single Window clearance is the need of the hour in a time
bound manner. No online mechanism is currently there. Stakeholders have reported that
there is delay in getting approvals and there is always an uncertainty attached to it as
at present, there is no defined time frame for the clearances. Making it online and
specific time delivery norms will increase the number of events.
CRUISE TOURISM
The cruise service from Mumbai–Goa commenced in April, 2018 and State could
consider promoting itself as a cruise tourism destination to generate employment as
well as growth. Hotel industry too will benefit from cruise tourism. Iconic sites like
Colva beach has been selected as an iconic place. Foreign tourists come by air as well
as by cruise. Among the 30 vessels which arrived in Goa, for only 10 vessels, Goa was
the direct port of call. In 2018, 32 cruises are expected to dock to Goa. In Goa, cruise
tourism is increasing day by day.
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ISSUES & SUGGESTIONS
Lack of high-quality immigration processing facility- Presently there is facility for
inbound tourists. It is emphasized that cruise tourism will require outbound immigration
processing facility.
Facilitating tourists through e-visas and landing cards: Once they are introduced for
tourists and cruise ship crew members, it would mitigate some of the woes of cruise
ship passengers and crew. At present, the government is unwilling to accept mere
identity cards or dispense with biometric tests at ports where cruise ships land. This is
unfortunate because tourists do not like the idea of having to stand in queues before
immigration and customs officers at each Indian port along the way. International ports
have special processes for cruise tourists which exempt them from this exasperating
exercise.
Adequate infrastructure: Another problem is infrastructure – right from decent waiting
areas, good baggage handling facilities, to building more berths for cruise boats so that
they can come and berth whenever they are nearby, instead of being asked to wait for
days till the berth becomes vacant.
Absence of a quick dispute resolution mechanism for tourists: In many countries,
tourists can complain to an ombudsman whose job is to ensure that their interest are
protected and even resolved within a couple of days.
Easing e-visa process: Immigration officer can go to the ship, complete all the
formalities and get the e-Visa done. This will prevent the tourism from standing in
queues. The practice is being followed in gulf countries. E-visa is there for the cruise
also.
II.
IT Services
The State has witnessed the growth of IT & ITes sector in the last couple of years. There
are around 170 companies operating in the sector of which 60% are the startups i.e.
companies who are established in the last 7 years. Around 40% of the companies are
into the software development and the rest have very little presence of BPO’s. Exports of
around 85 crores have been generated by just 30 companies in Goa which are purely
into exports.
The State Government has a dedicated IT policy for the promotion of this sector under
which various kinds of assistance/incentives are given like internet subsidy/power
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subsidy etc. Goa IT Policy focuses on infrastructure development, fiscal incentives,
governance and human resource development. The policy offers special incentives for
solar power-based units, internet subsidy and assistance for campus recruitment. There
is a special provision for capital investment subsidy for Goan diaspora. Goa carries the
capability to lead Indian IT sector.
The sector is understood to employ around 5500 skilled manpower and in view of
emergence of new companies in this sector at the rate of 30%., it is expected that the IT
sector could prove to be a major sector for generation of employment in the State. The
following concerns affect the industry and suitable measures for their resolution shall
facilitate the sector and also help in competing with other states.
The department of information and technology is in the process of framing the land
allotment policy and building regulations for the Electronic System and Design
Manufacturing Park and IT Park at Tuem and Chimbel.
ISSUES AND SUGGESTIONS
Internet: only G-wave is considered to be the reliable service provider by the
stakeholders and nearly all of them use it. But in view of their requirement and interim
obstructions, most of the companies have two connections i.e G-wave as well as
Ethernet express. The cost of g-wave is extremely high and for 40 mbps speed,
companies have to pay Rs. 50,000 and even after subsidy this is on a higher side,
whereas on the other States companies can get 250 mbps connection for Rs. 30,000.
Although Ethernet gives 150 mbps line for Rs. 12,000, it is considered to be non-reliable.
Reliable internet facility at competitive rates is required. Goa’s internet connectivity
needs to be cost effective and reliable. Fibre optic network needs to be strengthened.
The State IT Department working to address this issue.
Lack of public transport: In order to compete, companies are often required to work as
per the needs of the customer i.e. a US client might have to work as per US timings i.e.
late night and they are not able to do so as public transport is bad and there is no
connectivity from North Goa to South Goa in night. The last public transport from
Mudgaon to Panaji is at 10 PM and for that matter from Panaji to Mapusa, the last
connection is at 8 PM. This is extremely important which needs attention and will help
them to employ more people.
Visa facility: IT companies in Goa have to send their employees abroad on client
location for work. Timely issue of work visa is important to ensure that business
deadlines are met. However, currently the Visa office in Goa is open on alternate days.
Also, Visa applications for US and some other countries are not processed in Goa. The
industry requires an office of VFS Global in Goa. VFS Global is the world's largest
outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic
missions worldwide. The company manages the administrative and non-judgmental
tasks related to visa, passport, identity management and other citizen services for its
client governments.
Set up of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology centre needs to
be expedited. This will provide digital skilling and training to IT professionals in Goa.
Venture capitalists shy away from backing new start ups in India, the same is reflected
in Goa too.
According to Municipal Act, 2000, IT companies does not need trade license, but the
same is still being asked by the Municipal Council
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3.5 HANDICRAFTS
Goa has a rich heritage of handicrafts and village industries to create employment
avenues. Around 800-900 individual artisans are enrolled with the GHRSSIDC (Goa
handicraft Rural & Small-Scale Industries Development Corporation) in Goa. Small clusters
are located all over the Goa. At present, products are being sold in Goa only through
handicraft emporiums. Around 10 emporiums are there in Goa.
Products such as Coconut craft, Batik wall paintings, shell craft, Jute fibre handicrafts,
Cane and Bamboo craft, cultured ivory handicrafts, wood craft, brassware, wax candles,
soft toys are made in Goa. Artisans sell their products to GHRSSIDC through either
consignment mode or approval mode. Consignment involves placing items for sale with
the agreement to get paid only when the products are bought by customers. If the product
has good and continued demand, it is generally sold through approval mode and artisans
get the price just after selling the item. Earlier, there was no such limit; however, this is
not applicable if an artisan wants to sell his product through consignment mode.
Goa Handicrafts Rural and Small-Scale Industries Development Corporation has been
set up with an intention to promote the traditional arts and crafts fashioned by Goan
artists/artisans. Besides this the Corporation performs various other functions such as
procurement and distribution of indigenous and imported raw materials and also assists
the SSI Units to procure raw materials and market their products. Through establishment
of Emporia their products are exhibited and sold.
Lokotsava is a national level folk Festival organized by Directorate of Art & Culture,
Government of Goa, since last 18 years at Panaji, Goa. It is one of the major festivals of the
State. The period of the festival is 10 days. The main objective of organization of this
festival is to give platform to the traditional crafts persons and folk performing artists from
all over the Country. The festival creates amalgamation of mini India through music and
dance. Through this festival, Government of Goa endeavors to showcase the art and crafts
of different states of India along with its rich folk culture and also strives to revive the
dying crafts of the Country to the limelight by providing decent platform.
Department sets up a special pavilion with grand performing stage surrounding with more
than 600 stalls for this festival. The stalls are provided to the craftsperson to display and
sale their handmade craft items, handlooms, jewellery, traditional cuisines, etc. during the
festival period. Department arranges and provide local hospitality to all the artisans and
performing artists. Year after year festival is gaining huge popularity. All the art lovers and
also the general public eagerly wait for this particular festival every year.
During the festival, local handicrafts are exhibited by the artisans for sale. Goa is
frequented by global tourists. Department of Tourism/GTDC may device strategies to
attract foreign tourists to such festivals, particularly Lokotsav festival, so that local
handicrafts get due exposure and also get global publicity, to create scope and demands
for the products from other countries.
GOA SARAS
Goa Saras is an exhibition that showcases rural talent on a State platform. The prime aim
and mission of the exhibition is to encourage the local artisans as well as the traditional
artisans from various parts of the country. It gives rural artisans an opportunity to compete
with their counterparts from various States of India.
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HANDICRAFT PRODUCTS MADE IN GOA
COCONUT BASED
PRODUCTS
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ISSUES AND SUGGESTIONS
CFC required in Goa: Requirement to set up a common facility centre in Goa, having
design studio in order to make products that are accepted internationally, a packaging
unit and an official who is well versed with export procedures.
Limited access to markets: The demand of handicrafts products in the domestic as well
as international market is huge and varied, majorly governed by the buyer’s demand
and requirements. Despite such a high demand, only a fraction of artisans engaged in
this sector have been able to utilize this opportunity; while most of the artisans have
only been able to access just the local markets. Same story is reflected in Goa too as
artisans sell their products to emporiums only. Newer and better markets need to be
linked to them directly so as to facilitate the development of the entire sector.
Upgradation in designs: With the change in time, designs needs to be upgraded and it
is not currently being provided.
Branding: A ‘Handmade in Goa’ brand can be created with a logo which will
characterize all Goan handmade products.
Participation, internationally: Artisans should be encouraged to participate in
international exhibitions. Handicraft board takes artisans domestically at present.
Fund Shortage: Goa Handicraft rural and small-scale Industries Corporation is currently
facing the problem of shortage of funds, as a result of which, much orders is not being
realized by Goa’s artisans. Secondly, as funds are not available, the corporation is
unable to impart training to the State’s artisans. Both of these factors together limit the
capability, efficiency and enthusiasm of State artisans to innovate new products.
Training and skill development of artisans should be there in order to know trends,
colour scheme.
Selling through private parties: Artisans need to sell their products to private parties.
Selling products through digital platforms like amazon and e-bay also needs to be
encouraged.
Shortage of salesman at the emporiums: At various emporium in Goa, there is a
salesman shortage which is one of the main issues of sales going down. As sales are
going down, artisans are not getting orders.
Export Promotion Council of Handicrafts needs to be set up in Goa.
In regard to the Handicrafts artisans the following initiatives needs to be taken by the State
Government:
1. Advance training needs to be arranged regularly to the handicrafts artisans so as to
develop their skills and productivity keeping in view the needs of modern design and
architectural needs.
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2. Workshops of Rewarded/Acclaimed Traditional Handicrafts Masters may be arranged to
provide guidance to the local artisans on incorporating superior and more sophisticated
elements in their product, so that the product gets global appeal and national/
/international market and demands.
3. Special Study Tours may be arranged for the local traditional artisans to other states of
India to understand and learn various types of handicrafts produced across the country,
so that they can expand the perspective of their ideas and concepts and incorporate the
same handicrafts items produced by them without affecting the basic ingredients/
/elements.
3.6 ENGINEERING
Goa has 5 engineering colleges with nearly 1300 seats. In 2010, Goa got a National Institute of
Technology and Indian Institute of Technology in 2016.
Due to ban on mining, activities like Barge building, vessel repairing has been completely
stopped. Around 100-odd barges carrying iron ore from different jetties to the Mormugao Port
and Panaji Port have been rendered jobless, due to current ban on exports of iron ore from Goa
imposed by the Supreme Court.
ISSUES & SUGGESTIONS
SHIP BUILDING INDUSTRY
In Goa, mainly small vessels are manufactured. There are 6 private companies that are involved
in shipbuilding in Goa. India’s share in global shipbuilding industry is 0.4%.
MEIS (Merchandise Export from India Scheme) benefits without class requirement:
On exporting vessels to smaller countries like Maldives or African countries, class
requirement is not there. Vessels are registered directly under the flag because of which
shipbuilders are unable to take concessions which are under export house. To get the
class, shipbuilders need to spend 3%. MEIS benefit should be extended irrespective of
the class, depending upon the registration certificate from the third country.
Access to capital: As per EXIM bank clause, similar vessels need to be manufactured,
which can’t be possible in shipbuilding. In shipbuilding, each vessel is different. The
bank does not give line of credit benefit as a result of which shipbuilders lose market.
Currently banks don’t understand nature of business hence some coordination or
familiarization activities to give them insight into the technology intensive sector will
help bridge the gap. In shipbuilding, internationally the term loan for vessel is given for
15 years with low rate of interest is also low (3-4%). In India, it has to be paid within 5-7
years which becomes difficult for the trade.
Infrastructure status: Shipbuilding should be given infrastructure status which will
help the industry to fetch loans with low rate of interest.
Transaction cost: Shipbuilding is a very long process as building a ship takes around
1-1.5 years. There is a problem with respect to GST, as during imports GST of 18% has to
be paid. The imported product has to be kept in stock for 1.5 year as a result of which
interest cost on the material paid through GST goes up by 3-4% and this makes the trade
uncompetitive in international market.
Import of second-hand vessels: Customs duty on import of second-hand vessels is 5%
as a result of which industry become ineffective to build local vessels. Either Second
hand vessels should be completely banned or customs duty needs to be increased.
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MIP (Minimum Import Price) needs proper monitoring: On buying steel, third party
certification is being done, so there is no question on quality of steel. Due to minimum
import price, trade faces difficulty in competing globally as steel availability has become
an issue. MIP should be checked as it is affecting raw material. The cost also gets
escalated by 35%.
Carrying long distance cargo through inland waterways: Coastal vessels can go up to
4-5 nautical miles. Inland vessel should be allowed to operate from 5 nautical miles from
base land. Government should have proper coordination with Inland waterway
authority of India. Goa has 105-km-long coastline and its water has been declared as
partially smooth, which will give a right to the ships from the state to travel up to 12
nautical miles in the sea.
Financial assistance from Government to participate in international Marine
Exhibitions: It’s very important to get necessary exposure to showcase to the world our
service capabilities. Clue should be taken from countries like Netherlands, Germany &
China which always has national pavilion at all major maritime & shipbuilding
exhibitions which provides space for their local industries at subsidised pricing. As a
start, at least provide some grant if not a complete national pavilion.
Government Tenders to suit local possibilities: Most tender ask for proven design,
when every ship is unique in its nature to have proven design is extremely rare except
in shipbuilding economies like in Europe or Japan etc. wherein their industry has
matured and has almost all types of ships. So, in such case, instead of proven design
provision, a possibility to give CFD (computational fluid dynamics) based suitability
report will help along with possibilities to tie up with foreign collaborators. This way
indigenous capability can be slowly built within our country.
Access to tank testing facilities at IIT – Kharagpur, NSDRC (national ship design &
research centre) – Vizag. A ship designed on software and plus proven in tank testing
facility has more credibility. Currently these are accessible at very steep pricing i.e. in
the range of Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 15 lakhs per model at IIT Kharagpur. So, for a company
such investment can be done only during a real project which also then adds to the
design cost.
Instead, if a marginal fee is given for at least coming 4-5 years then companies can
invest as part of R&D expense and prepare their own design portfolio. This can be then
used in India and even exported to international market. It will add huge credibility to
inhouse R&D, which already takes/has lakhs of investment in other naval architectural
software’s to design particular ship.
Customs ask for Practicing engineer certificate, every time when the equipments go for
calibration.
OPTICAL LENSES
Nonexistence of courier companies: Courier companies like DHL, fedex operate from
Mumbai and not from Goa, as a result of which transit time becomes very high. Transit
time can be reduced by 2 days, if these offices becomes operational in Goa.
4. KEY ATTENTION AREAS FOR CENTRE AND STATE
In order to address the challenges of any Central Government for enabling conducive policy
environment in the State, a Co-ordination cell under Industries Department, may be
established to regularly review the progress of developments important for State exports.
Such cell may include members of trade, Ports or any other as deem fit. The meeting may be
held on quarterly basis. The following sectoral concerns may be pursued by the cell:
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TOURISM
Tourism should be recognized as deemed export and 20% of GST levied for
five-star hotel should be reduced. The taxes on such hotels in Sri Lanka and
Thailand ranges from 5-7%. Also, mechanism may be developed, wherein
GST may be refunded at airports with a certain ceiling on purchase, similar
to that of Singapore, Thailand, etc.
On foreign exchange earnings, Duty credit scrips was 10% earlier, now it has
been reduced to 3-5%. The same needs to be increased to 10%.
PHARMA
The pharma products have to be transported under specified condition(s)
which is less than 25 degree and containers are sealed at the factory and
opened at the factories of respective countries where they are unloaded.
Smooth movement of such containers ensuring non-opening of containers
during transit within the state needs to be ensured as few cases of opening
of containers were reported by trade. Opening leads to variations in
temperature which can lead to rejection of the batches.
Implementation of DGFT bar codes on products effecting exporters as
importing countries have their own requirements of labeling and DGFT has
its own requirement. Also, additional loading of codes on DAVA portal
results in exporting delays and customer dissatisfaction.
Also, there are several hurdles in getting reference samples for regular
testing of medicines due to frequent application of licenses/NOCs. Compliant
samples of investigations are held up at the ports.
SHIP BUILDING
Encouraging R&D: Investing in design, research & development, helps in
reducing production cost. Through use of modern ship design software, cost
incurred in corrections of design faults in construction stage is eliminated.
The duty structure for importing new vessel and second-hand vessel is the
same. Due to this second-hand vessel are coming in large number from
south east Japan, making it difficult for the domestic shipbuilding
companies.
MARINE
White Category: Government may approach Department of Commerce, GoI,
to approach to Ministry of environment, science and technology with a
proposal to identify “white category” activities under CRZ which may
include pisciculture and all above activities for a facilitative and preferential
regime in the CRZ notification.
MMLP Balli
Notification of CONCOR’s Balli facility as ICD.
Airport
RA3 certification.
DGFT officer
There is no permanent officer in Goa DGFT. Deputy DGFT comes only once
a week i.e. Friday from Mumbai. Empower zonal DGFT's to resolve
exporters issues at State levels.
Bar coding rules effecting pharma exporters.
Port
Lack of reefer plug points in MPT, affecting Seafood exports.
Key Attention Areas: State
INDUSTRIAL
ESTATES
Review progress of infrastructure and connectivity at all Industrial Estates
Uninterrupted supply of power needed
Continuous supply of water from IDC
Examine request for ETP at various industrial estates
PHARMA
Need for Industrial training institutes offering Diploma in Pharmacy
To examine possibility to supply raw water to pharma units in Verna
Need to review the labor laws w.r.t liberal working of women in Pharma
units
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Expedite landfill site for Pharma units
AGRI & ALLIED
Organic certification of Goan Cashew.
GI tag for Goan Cashew
Exemption of raw cashew nuts from market cess, imported (or even
purchased from outside state) and cashew kernels brought into state for
packing and export.
MARINE
Examine suggestion to introduce fishing ban for both the breeding seasons.
MMLP Balli
Notification of MMLP Balli as ICD
ELECTRONICS &
IT
Expediting Set up of National Institute of Electronics and Information
Technology centre
For Ease of doing business, especially a single-window system for approvals
would also be helpful. IT companies with even 10-25 employees are made to
obtain permissions from local panchayats, fire and emergency services,
health and labour department which is time consuming.
TOURISM
Setting up a single window mechanism for Beach weddings and other such
events.
5. ENCOURAGING MARKET DIVERSIFICATION
Market analysis has been performed for the identified items under “Champion Export
Sectors”. The analysis aims to provide a gist of global markets which the State may take
into consideration for implementing suitable promotional strategies such as participation in
international trade fairs, organizing buyer-seller meets, etc. This would further enhance the
visibility of the export products of the State. The analysis comprises of the following
components:
A. Identification of major export destinations of the State
B. Comparative analysis of imports of the identified markets from State vis-a-vis India
C. Identification of major world importers
Markets identified have more than 1 per cent share and in-total constitute over 70 per cent
of exports from the State
SECTOR: PHARMA
Topmost product at 6-digit
Major Export destinations of Goa
HS Code
Product description
Market
Export from Goa
(in US$ Mn)
Exports from India
(in US$ Mn)
300490
Other Medicine Put Up for
Retail Sale
U S A
403.00
3873.42
U K
41.01
342.31
Germany
23.42
127.00
South Africa
20.15
429.04
Australia
17.17
176.26
Sub total
504.76
4948.03
Total exports
701.27
9665.17
Share in total exports
72%
51%
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SECTOR: MINERAL
Topmost product at 6-digit
Major Export destinations of Goa
HS
Code
Product description
Market
Export from Goa
(in US$ Mn)
Exports from India
(in US$ Mn)
260111
Iron Ores and Concentrates Non-
Agglomerated Other than Roast
China
117.59
588.55
Japan
19.15
118.18
Sub total
136.74
706.73
Total exports
142.43
757.69
Share in total exports
96%
93%
SECTOR: MARINE
Topmost product at 6-digit
Major Export destinations of Goa
HS
Code
Product description
Market
Export from Goa
(in US$ Mn)
Exports from India
(in US$ Mn)
030354
Frozen Mackerel (Scomber Scombrus,
Scomber Austral Asicus,..)
Thailand
43.38
137.16
Malaysia
3.57
15.60
Sub total
46.95
152.76
Total exports
47.13
157.42
Share in total exports
99.64%
97%
Major World Importers
Trend
(2013-2017)
Import Value 2017
(US$ Mn)
USA
50570.74
Germany
22515.48
Belgium
15058.15
UK
14729.00
Switzerland
14670.41
Product: 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed
products for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes, ...
MARKET FOR
DIVERSIFICATION
• SOUTH KOREA
• GERMANY
• NETHERLANDS
MARKET FOR
DIVERSIFICATION
• BELGIUM
• SWITZERLAND
MARKET FOR
DIVERSIFICATION
• EGYPT
• NIGERIA
• CHINA
• RUSSIA
• PHILIPPINES
Major World Importers
Trend
(2013-2017)
Import Value 2017
(US$ Mn)
Egypt
257.27
Nigeria
191.49
China
171.83
Russia
146.26
Philippines
133.70
Product: 030354 Frozen mackerel "Scomber scombrus, Scomber
australasicus, Scomber japonicus"
Major World Importers
Trend
(2013-2017)
Import Value 2017
(US$ Mn)
China
74278.72
Japan
7883.81
South Korea
4988.90
Germany
1926.98
Netherlands
1820.98
Product: 260111 Non-agglomerated iron ores and concentrates
(excluding roasted iron pyrites)
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SECTOR: ELECTRONICS
Topmost product at 6-digit
Major Export destinations of Goa
HS Code
Product description
Market
Export from Goa
(in US$ Mn)
Exports from India
(in US$ Mn)
851769
Other:
U S A
7.12
22.04
Netherlands
2.91
5.08
Australia
2.81
5.07
Indonesia
2.36
4.34
Brazil
1.99
2.03
Sub total
17.18
38.55
Total exports
23.01
82.55
Share in total exports
75%
47%
SECTOR: OPTICAL FIBRE
Topmost product at 6-digit
Major Export destinations of Goa
HS Code
Product description
Market
Export from Goa
(in US$ Mn)
Exports from India
(in US$ Mn)
900110
Optical Fibres, Optical
Fibre
Bundles
and
Cables
Germany
5.13
17.936
Poland
4.14
27.723
Denmark
2.87
11.608
Morocco
2.59
4.091
U S A
1.87
20.881
U K
1.77
20.861
Sub total
18.38
103.10
Total exports
25.70
282.58
Share in total exports
72%
36%
MARKET FOR
DIVERSIFICATION
•
GERMANY
•
TAIWAN
MARKET FOR
DIVERSIFICATION
•
CHINA
•
FRANCE
•
HONG KONG
Major World Importers
Trend
(2013-2017)
Import Value 2017
(US$ Mn)
USA
1902.35
India
1368.91
Germany
468.34
Netherlands
379.70
Taiwan
361.53
Product: 851769 Apparatus for the transmission or reception of
voice, images or other data, incl. apparatus ...
Major World Importers
Trend
(2013-2017)
Import Value 2017
(US$ Mn)
China
391.97
USA
177.18
Germany
125.38
France
107.63
Hong Kong
85.11
Product: 900110 Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables
(excluding made up of individually sheathed ...
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SECTOR: CHEMICAL
Topmost product at 6-digit
Major Export destinations of Goa
HS
Code
Product description
Market
Export from Goa
(in US$ Mn)
Exports from India
(in US$ Mn)
283324
Nickel Sulphate
South Korea
6.25
14.69
China
3.68
9.13
U S A
2.15
2.96
Sub total
12.09
26.78
Total exports
12.32
27.92
Share in total exports
98%
96%
Topmost product at 6-digit
Major Export destinations of Goa
HS Code
Product description
Market
Export from Goa
(in US$ Mn)
Exports from India
(in US$ Mn)
320500
Colour Lakes
Bangladesh
6.54
10.60
Iran
0.76
1.78
South Africa
0.20
5.03
Sub total
7.49
17.41
Total exports
8.31
46.63
Share in total exports
90%
37%
MARKET FOR
DIVERSIFICATION
• JAPAN
• CANADA
• GERMANY
MARKET FOR
DIVERSIFICATION
• BELGIUM
• MEXICO
• NETHERLANDS
• SOUTH KOREA
• CHINA
Major World Importers
Trend
(2013-2017)
Import Value 2017
(US$ Mn)
Japan
154.58
South Korea
62.28
China
23.97
Canada
15.48
Germany
14.54
Product: 283324 Sulphates of nickel
Major World Importers
Trend
(2013-2017)
Import Value 2017
(US$ Mn)
Belgium
18.03
Mexico
16.77
Netherlands
15.71
South Korea
15.09
China
14.54
Product: 320500 Colour lakes (other than Chinese or Japanese lacquer and
paints); preparations based on colour ...
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6. ADOPTING PROMOTIONAL MEASURES
PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS
To enhance the visibility of Goa based products in international market, Investment
Promotion Board shall organize Goa Pavilion in important international events based on
the export markets identified in the Study.
Investment Promotion Board may also formulate its own annual calendar of events by
tying up with various trade related associations/export promotion council/FIEO which
annually organize participation in over hundred international events and accordingly,
host on their website.
AWARENESS FOR EXPORT PROMOTION
Search engines in State website
To
keep
States’
exporters
abreast
about
the
domestic
events/workshops/
/B2B meetings being organized within the State/India among the exporters, all events
may be hosted on the Investment Promotion Board website along with the following
recommended search engines for upgrading exporters’ knowledge on trade trends:
Weblink of India’s Trade Statistics from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Weblink of e-IEC
Weblink of Indian Trade Portal
SECTOR SKILL COUNCILS
Sector Skill Councils (SSC), set up by NSDC, play a vital role in bridging the skill gaps by
creating occupational standards and qualification bodies; developing competency
framework; conducting trainer programs; conducting skill gap studies etc. The State
may coordinate with various established SSCs for developing skill in key areas of
interest.
BETTER COORDINATION WITH DGFT
The District Industries Centre and local authorities may tie up with Regional offices of
DGFT to conduct seminars on International Trade at various clusters in collaboration
with active local trade bodies and associations.
TRAINING OF TRAINERS
Training can improve delivery of services for stake holders. Investment promotion Board
may focus on giving training to officials in various departments which are directly or
indirectly related to export segment. This will equip them to address the requirement of
exporters in an effective manner either directly or through coordinating with various
other agencies related in exports. Similarly, sensitization of district level officers may
also be considered for facilitating exports from ground level.
MARKET RESEARCH
International trade is dynamic and effected by various parameters. In order to identify
suitable market entry strategies, export challenges and opportunities for potential export
products, it is important to have a focused research by reputed agencies/consultants/EPCs
enabling the State to penetrate various international markets. Such research may be based
on the potential product specific markets identified in this Study. Sufficient allocation of
funds on annual basis may be allocated for this activity and the results be measured in
terms of increase in exports of identified products in selected markets.
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PROMOTING GI OF THE STATE
A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific
geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. It
provides legal protection, better realization and higher exports.
To create awareness about GIs and benefits of its registration amongst the consumers and
GI producers, the Government may examine following actionable measures involving
concerned line Ministries:
Creating a State Nodal Department for GI
Establishing Facilitation Cells (FC) for each GI in the State for addressing
Quality issues, IP infringement issues and ensuring Logistics Support for accessing
offline/online market places.
Ensuring Consumer Awareness
Ensuring Orientation, Financial Literacy and Training of GI producers in
collaboration with e-Commerce Platforms
EXPORT AWARDS
To create a spirit of competitiveness and appreciate the export performance among the
exporters of Goa, “State Export Award” will be distributed to the exporters of the state for
their outstanding contribution in exports in different product groups. Export awards may be
instituted by Investment promotion Board, in categories like
a. Best exporter award earning highest foreign exchange in the State.
b. Award for recording highest YoY growth
c. Award for best exporter in various sectors including
d. Award for exporters in services sector
e. Award to best new exporter
f. Award to women entrepreneur in the field of exports
CREATING TOWN OF EXPORT EXCELLENCE
Investment promotion Board may coordinate with various other departments in identifying
towns which could be notified as TEE and invite proposals from recognized associations
regarding export promotion projects for marketing, capacity building and technological
services. The State may pursue with the same with DGFT and facilitate financial assistance
under the Market Access Initiative Scheme (MAI) of the Government of India.
PROMITING E-COMMERCE
E-commerce has unleashed yet another revolution, which is changing the way of business
around the globe. The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 has also extended export benefit for
exports using e-commerce. Investment promotion Board may promote this segment as it
will help small & medium companies to expand their business and also in terms of higher
realization of their goods.
BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EXPORT PROMOTION
State may consider allocating sufficient budget particularly for export promotion measures
that can cover various activities including skill development/promotion/market research
etc. focused towards export promotion.
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ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE I
INDUSTRIAL ESTATES
North Goa
South Goa
1. Tuem
1. Sancoale
2. Colvale
2. Verna
3. Bicholim
3. Shiroda
4. Tivim
4. Margao
5. Mapusa
5. Kakoda
6. Honda
6. Sanguem
7. Pissurlem
7. Cuncolim
8. Pilerne
8. Canacona
9. Corlim
10. Kundaim
11. Bethora
12. Madkaim
ANNEXURE II
TOP 20 COMMODITIES FROM GOA (AT 8 DIGIT)
Values in USD Mn
HS Code
Commodity
2016
2017
Growth/
Decline
30049099
OTHER MEDCNE PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE N.E.S
847.91
421.19
-50.3%
26011142
55% FE OR MORE BUT BELOW 58% FE
291.31
114.73
-60.6%
38089199
OTHER INSECTICIDE NES
80.77
55.54
-31.2%
3035400
MACKEREL (SCOMBER SCOMBRUS, SCOMBER AUSTRAL
ASICUS, SCOMBER
40.42
47.13
16.6%
72011000
NON-ALLOY PIG IRON CONTNG <=0.5% PHOSPHRS
9.46
41.65
340.3%
30049069
OTHER NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMATORY,
ANALGESTICS AND AN
57.84
39.89
-31.0%
89069000
OTHER UNDER HDNG 8906
36.52
30049081
PHENOBARBITONE,MEPHOBARBITONE,PRIMIDONE,
PHENYTOIN,CARBAMAZ
26.07
34.82
33.6%
90011000
OPTCL FIBRS, OPTICAL FIBRE BUNDLES & CABLES
29.92
25.70
-14.1%
30049079
OTHER ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS
24.56
24.57
0.0%
85176990
OTHR APARTUS,FR CARRIER/DIGITAL LINE SYSTM
16.78
22.61
34.7%
30049071
CAPTOPRIL, ENALAPRIL, LISINOPRIL, PERINDOPRIL
AND RA
11.22
18.09
61.2%
3061719
OTHER SCAMPI
12.14
15.24
25.5%
26011141
BELOW 55% FE
15.99
15.24
-4.7%
30049029
OTHER ANTHELMINTICS DRUGS; ANTIAMOEBIC AND
OTHER ANTIPROTOZOA
39.29
14.94
-62.0%
30049059
OTHER ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS
11.36
14.78
30.1%
30049049
OTHER ANTICANCER DRUGS
4.36
13.12
200.8%
84212190
OTHERS
17.05
13.04
-23.5%
30049039
OTHER ANTINISTANINICS, ANTACIDS, ANTIULCER,
ANTIEMITICS & OTHE
9.75
12.90
32.4%
30049066
MEPHENAMIC ACID, DACTOFENAC SODIUM,
PIROXICAM, TENOXIC
16.19
12.55
-22.5%
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ANNEXURE III
LOGISTIC MAPPING OF THE STATE
Present
Absent
Dabolim Airport
Cold Chain
CFS at Verna
Food parks
Major port at Mormugao and 5 Non-Major Ports*
APEDA approved labs and pack houses
6 National Waterways**
MPEDA approved labs and pack houses
24 NABL accredited labs
* Non-Major Ports:
1. Panaji
2. Chapora
3. Betul
4. Talpona
5. Tiracol
** 6 National Waterways:
1. NW-25 (Chapora River)
2. NW-27 (Cumberjua Canal)
3. NW-68 (Mandovi River)
4. NW-71 (Mapsua River)
5. NW-88 (Sal River)
6. NW-111(Zuari River)
Out of the 8 new National Waterways 3 are in Goa and are operational (NW 27 Cumberjua, NW 68-
Mandovi and NW 111- Zuari.
GLOSSARY
TEU
TEU stands for Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit which can be used to measure a ship's cargo
carrying capacity. The dimensions of one TEU are equal to that of a standard
20′ shipping container. 20 feet long, 8 feet tall
HSN
HSN code or Harmonized System Nomenclature code number is an internationally adopted
commodity description and coding system developed by the World Customs Organization
(WCO).
Under GST, there are three different types of HSN Codes a dealer can use. There are two, four,
or eight-digit HSN codes for commodities, and their use depends on the dealer’s turnover in
the previous financial year for a domestic transaction (No HSN for <Rs. 1.5 cr, 2-digit for >Rs.
1.5 cr & < Rs. 5 cr, 4-digit HSN for > Rs. 5 cr). However, In the case of import or export of
goods, using the right HSN codes of eight digits is compulsory.
RCA
The study used an indicator called Revealed Comparative Advantage to identify sectors
where Odisha should increase its focus based on India’s export comparative advantage. The
formula for RCA is as follows:—
RCA = (Xij/Xit)/(Xnj/Xnt)
Where X represents exports, i is a country, j is a commodity (or industry), t is a set of
commodities (or industries) and n is a set of countries.
Significance of the tool: RCA measures a country’s exports of a commodity (or industry)
relative to its total exports and to the corresponding exports of a set of countries. A
comparative advantage is “revealed”, if RCA >1. If RCA is less than unity, the country is said
to have a comparative disadvantage in the commodity/industry.
TIES
Under TIES (Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme) of GoI, grant-in-aid, normally not more
than the equity being put in by the implementing agency or 50% of the total equity in the
project. The grant in aid shall, normally, be subject to a ceiling of Rs. 20 cr. for each
infrastructure project. The Central and State Agencies, including Export Promotion Councils,
Commodities Boards, SEZ Authorities and Apex Trade Bodies recognized under the EXIM
policy of Government of India; are eligible for financial support under this scheme.
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Department of Town & Country Planning
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Corrigendum
21/1/87-90/TCP-07-08/2020(pt. file)/1833
In the Government Notification No. 21/1/87-90/TCP-07-08/2020 (pt. file)/1702 dated
10-09-2020, published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 25, dated 17-09-2020, on page 1074,—
(i) On fifteenth line, for “First Amendment”, “Second Amendment” shall be read;
(ii) on penultimate line, for “projects under private partnership (PPP), “projects under
public private partnership” shall be read.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
James Mathew, Chief Town Planner (Admn.) & ex officio Joint Secretary (TCP).
Panaji, 24th October, 2020.
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