Note: There is one Extraordinary issue to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 50 dated 12-3-2026 namely, Extraordinary dated

18-3-2026 from pages 2549 to 2552 regarding The Goa Appropriation (No. 2) Act, 2026 and The Goa School Education

(Amendment) Act, 2026 from Department of Law.

INDEX

Department

Type

Subject

Page No

Animal Husbandry &

Veterinary Services

Not.- 2-13-93-AH/2025-26/8473

Service Charges.

2553

Finance

Not.- 6/21/2015-Fin (DMU)/9601

Extension of validity of scheme.

2554

Handicrafts, Textile

and Coir

Not.- 4/40/2017-HT&C

Amendment of Scheme "Swavalamban

Yojana for Handicrafts Artisans".

2554

Goa Legislature

Secretariat

Bill.- LA/LEGN/2026/4284

The Goa Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026.

2555

Personnel

Not.- 1/16/2005-PER (Pt. I)

RR's- Directorate of Vigilance.

2559

Planning, Statistics &

Evaluation

Not.- DPSE/IV/Population Census-2

027/1/2025-26/3737

Census, 2027.

2563

Tourism

Not.- 3/(5298)-2026/DT/6849

Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Policy,

2026.

2565

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services

Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services

Notification

Read: 1. Notification No. 2-13-93-AH/2019-20/4112 published in Official Gazette in Series I No. 32

dated 7th November, 2019.

2. Notification No. 2-13-93-AH/2020-21/461 published in Official Gazette in Series I No. 7

dated 14th May, 2020.

2-13-93-AH/2025-26/8473

Date : 13-Mar-2026

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]

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Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, 20th March, 2026 (Phalguna 29, 1947)

SERIES I No. 51

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Whereas, the Government had notified the Service Charges for various services provided by the

Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services vide notification read at Sr. No.1 above and

further revised vide notification read at Sr. No. 2 above.

And whereas the Government is now pleased to further revise the Service Charges in public interest.

Now therefore:

1. The item of revenue receipt at Sr. No. 57 is amended to read as under:-

Sr. No.

Rate

57.

Meat examined and certified for export including issue of certificate per Kg wt.

Re. 1/-

The amendment in Service Charges will come into effect with immediate effect.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Dr. Nitin S. Naik, Director & ex officio Jt. Secretary (AH).

Panaji.

———♦♦♦———

Department of Finance

Debt Management Division

Notification

Read: 1) Notification No.6/21/2015-Fin(DMU) dated 01-10-2015.

2) Notification No.6/21/2012-Fin(DMU)/142 dated 18-02-2021.

3) Notification No.6/21/2012-Fin(DMU)/369 dated 30-06-2021.

Government is pleased to extend the validity of the scheme “Exit Policy for distressed beneficiaries

under Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (CMRY)/Dr. Verghese Kurein Rojgar Yojana (VKRY)” till

31-03-2026.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Manthan Manoj Naik, Under Secretary, Finance (DMU).

Porvorim.

———♦♦♦———

Department of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir

Notification

Read: (1) Notification No. 4/40/2017/HT&C/37 dated 06-07-2020 published in the Official

Gazette, Serial I No. 16 dated 16-07-2020.

(2) Notification No. 4/40/2017/HT&C/44 dated 21-03-2025 published in the Official

Gazette, Serial I No. 52 dated 27-03-2025.

1) The following 11th clause “Evaluation of the Scheme” shall be replaced as: Scheme will be valid up

to 31st March, 2029.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Darshani S. Dessai, Under Secretary (HT& C).

Porvorim.

6/21/2015-Fin (DMU)/9601

Date : 19-Nov-2025

4/40/2017-HT&C

Date : 17-Mar-2026

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Goa Legislature Secretariat

Bill

The following bill which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa on 16^th

March, 2026 is hereby published for general information in pursuance of Rule-138 of the Rules of

Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Goa Legislative Assembly.

________

The Goa Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026

(Bill No. 15 of 2026)

BILL

to authorise payment and appropriation of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State

of Goa for the services and purposes of the financial year 2026-2027.

BE it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Goa in the Seventy-seventh Year of the Republic of India,

as follows:—

1. Short title.— This Act may be called the Goa Appropriation (No. 3) Act, 2026.

2. Issue of Rs. 30194,89,41,000/-, out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa for the financial

year 2026-2027.— From and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa, there may be paid and

applied sums not exceeding those specified in column (5) of the Schedule hereto amounting in the

aggregate to the sums of thirty thousand one hundred ninety four crore eighty nine lakh forty one thousand

rupees towards defraying the several charges which will come in the course of payment during the

financial year 2026-2027 in respect of the services and for purposes specified in column (2) of the said

Schedule.

3. Appropriation.— The sums authorised to be paid and applied from and out of the Consolidated Fund

of the State of Goa under this Act, shall be appropriated for the services and purposes expressed in the

Schedule to this Act in relation to the said financial year.

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SCHEDULE

(See Sections 2 and 3)

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Sums not exceeding

Demand

No.

Services and purposes

Voted by

Assembly

Charged on the

Consolidated

Fund of the

State of Goa

Total

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Legislature Secretariat

5696.01

304.00

6000.01

Lok Bhavan (Charged)

0.00

1960.01

General Administration and Coordination

17991.60

0.00

17991.60

District and Sessions Court, North Goa

6000.01

0.00

6000.01

LA/LEGN/2026/4284

Date : 16-Mar-2026

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(Rs. In lakhs)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

District and Sessions Court, South Goa

4602.01

0.00

4602.01

Prosecution

2400.01

0.00

2400.01

Election Office

6587.01

0.00

6587.01

Settlement and Land Records

3902.01

0.00

3902.01

Treasury and Accounts Administration, North Goa

244831.11

0.00

244831.11

Treasury and Accounts Administration, South Goa

820.01

0.00

820.01

Debt Services (Charged)

0.00

447455.93

447455.93

Notary Services

4500.01

0.00

4500.01

Excise

3400.01

0.00

3400.01

Commercial Taxes

5800.01

0.00

5800.01

Transport

36650.01

0.00

36650.01

Goa Public Service Commission (Charged)

0.00

1511.01

1511.01

Goa Sadan

920.01

0.00

920.01

Collectorate, North Goa

6000.01

0.00

6000.01

Collectorate, South Goa

6000.01

0.00

6000.01

Police

110000.01

0.00

110000.01

Jails

3746.70

0.00

3746.70

Industries, Trade and Commerce

10827.68

0.00

10827.68

Printing and Stationery

3500.01

0.00

3500.01

Public Works Department

189703.10

0.00

189703.10

Vigilance

1500.01

0.00

1500.01

Home

3480.56

0.00

3480.56

Environment

1600.01

0.00

1600.01

Home Guards and Civil Defence

4433.27

0.00

4433.27

Fire and Emergency Services

13500.01

0.00

13500.01

Official Language

1550.91

0.00

1550.91

Administrative Tribunal

308.48

0.00

308.48

Public Grievances

350.01

0.00

350.01

Small Savings and Lotteries

3425.91

0.00

3425.91

Panchayats

29302.41

0.00

29302.41

Finance

54499.90

0.00

54499.90

Revenue

2595.77

0.00

2595.77

School Education

241100.02

0.00

241100.02

Higher Education

70100.02

0.00

70100.02

Technical Education

14282.73

0.00

14282.73

Government Polytechnic, Panaji

3530.01

0.00

3530.01

Government Polytechnic, Bicholim

1850.01

0.00

1850.01

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(Rs. In lakhs)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Government Polytechnic, Curchorem

1250.01

0.00

1250.01

Goa College of Engineering

6029.43

0.00

6029.43

Goa Architecture College

1727.54

0.00

1727.54

Sports and Youth Affairs

25120.01

0.00

25120.01

Art and Culture

27060.00

0.00

27060.00

Goa College of Art

900.01

0.00

900.01

Department of Archives

2365.85

0.00

2365.85

Museum

1507.01

0.00

1507.01

Goa Medical College

106376.39

0.00

106376.39

Health Services

96300.01

0.00

96300.01

Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour

8200.01

0.00

8200.01

Goa College of Pharmacy

3200.01

0.00

3200.01

Goa Dental College

7990.92

0.00

7990.92

Labour

10101.01

0.00

10101.01

Food and Drugs Administration

2900.01

0.00

2900.01

Town and Country Planning

3886.01

0.00

3886.01

Municipal Administration

57300.60

0.00

57300.60

Information and Publicity

21254.72

0.00

21254.72

Social Welfare

55455.97

0.00

55455.97

Women and Child Development

54399.58

0.00

54399.58

Factories and Boilers

1500.01

0.00

1500.01

Employment

865.71

0.00

865.71

Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

11000.01

0.00

11000.01

Law

11000.01

0.00

11000.01

Rajya Sainik Board

459.49

0.00

459.49

Agriculture

29319.95

0.00

29319.95

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services

19000.01

0.00

19000.01

Fisheries

7339.07

0.00

7339.07

Ports Administration

7545.86

0.00

7545.86

Forests

19895.22

0.00

19895.22

Handicraft, Textile and Coir

3200.01

0.00

3200.01

Civil Supplies

8500.00

0.00

8500.00

Cooperation

4028.45

0.00

4028.45

Science and Technology

16983.04

0.00

16983.04

State Election Commission

1300.01

0.00

1300.01

Water Resources

75000.01

0.00

75000.01

Planning, Statistics and Evaluation

5000.01

0.00

5000.01

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(Rs. In lakhs)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Electricity

510000.01

0.00

510000.01

River Navigation

8580.01

0.00

8580.01

Tourism

38500.01

0.00

38500.01

Goa Gazetteer

150.01

0.00

150.01

Legal Metrology

1370.16

0.00

1370.16

Department of Tribal Welfare

17840.00

0.00

17840.00

Information Technology

18971.46

0.00

18971.46

Mines

2568.93

0.00

2568.93

Civil Aviation

1776.01

0.00

1776.01

Department of Rural Development

9400.00

0.00

9400.00

New and Renewable Energy

7845.77

0.00

7845.77

Department of Archaeology

3365.26

0.00

3365.26

Department of Public Private Partnership

384.62

0.00

384.62

Department of Empowerment of Persons with

Disabilities

3000.01

0.00

3000.01

Drinking Water Department

100944.92

0.00

100944.92

Directorate of Forensic Science

2500.01

0.00

2500.01

Department of Housing

1050.08

0.00

1050.08

Collectorate, Kushavati

1904.17

0.00

1904.17

Department of Ayush

1557.66

0.00

1557.66

TOTAL

2568258.46

451230.95

3019489.41

STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS

The Budget for the year 2026-2027 was presented to the Legislative Assembly on the 06^th March, 2026.

The Demands for Grants have since been discussed and voted by the Assembly. The Appropriation Bill is,

therefore, introduced in accordance with the provisions of Article 204 of the Constitution of India to

provide for appropriation out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa, of the moneys required for the

services during the financial year 2026-2027.

Porvorim-Goa.

16^th March, 2026.

DR. PRAMOD SAWANT

Finance Minister/Chief Minister.

Assembly Hall,

Porvorim, Goa.

16^th March, 2026.

NAMRATA ULMAN

Secretary to the

Legislative Assembly of Goa.

Governor’s Recommendation under Article 207 of the Constitution of India

In pursuance of Article 207 of the Constitution of India, I, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Governor of

Goa, hereby recommend the introduction and consideration of the Goa Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026, by

the Legislative Assembly of Goa.

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Department of Personnel

Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, and in

supersession of the existing recruitment rules for the relevant posts, notified vide Government Notification

No. 1/5/79-PER dated 30-03-1983, published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 2 dated 14-04-1983, the

Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Group ‘A’ and ‘B’,

Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts, in the Directorate of Vigilance, Government of Goa, namely:-

1. Short title, application and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa,

Directorate of Vigilance, Group ‘A’ and ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts, Recruitment Rules, 2026.

(2) They shall apply to the posts specified in column (2) of the Schedule to these rules (hereinafter

called as the “said Schedule”).

(3) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Number, classification and the level in the pay matrix.— The number of posts, classification of the

said posts and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (3) to (5) of the said

Schedule:

Provided that the Government may vary the number of posts as specified in column (3) of the said

Schedule from time to time subject to exigencies of work.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications.— The method of recruitment to the said

posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns (6) to

(14) of the said Schedule.

4. Disqualification.— No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a

spouse living or who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,

shall be eligible for appointment to the service:

Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law

applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing,

exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

5. Power to relax.— Where, the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do,

it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Goa Public Service

Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

6. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age limit and other

concessions required to be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-

servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government

from time to time in that regard.

These rules are issued in consultation with the Goa Public Service Commission conveyed vide their

letters bearing No. COM/II/13/51(1)/2026/1729, COM/II/13/51(2)/2026/1728 and COM/II/13/51(3)/

/2026/1727 dated 27-02-2026.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).

Porvorim.

1/16/2005-PER (Pt. I)

Date : 13-Mar-2026

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20TH MARCH, 2026

Department of Planning

Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation

Notification

The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948 (37 of 1948) and the

Census Rules, 1990, as amended from time to time. The 1st phase of Census 2027 i.e. Houselisting and

Housing Census, will be conducted in the State of Goa from 16th April 2026 to 15th May 2026. During

this phase, data on housing conditions, household amenities and assets possessed by households will be

collected.

The Census 2027 shall be conducted through digital means and there is a provision for self-

enumeration, which shall be conducted for a period of 15 days from 1st April, 2026 to 15th April, 2026,

just before the commencement of the Houselisting and Housing Census, as notified by the Government of

Goa vide Notification No. DPSE/IV/Population Census-2027/1/2025-26/3130 dated 28-01-2026. The

Census Questions for the Houselisting and Housing Census has also been notified through the aforesaid

Notification.

The 2^nd phase i.e. Population Enumeration (PE) of Census 2027, will be conducted during February

2027, followed by a Revisional Round from 1st March, 2027 to 5th March, 2027. During this phase,

individual level information on various demographic, socio-cultural, economic, migration and fertility

parameters would be collected.

The public is further informed that the Census is the primary source of data at the lowest administrative

levels i.e. villages in rural areas and towns/wards in urban areas on Housing Condition; Amenities and

Assets, Demography, Literacy, Religion, Economic Activity, Migration, Fertility, etc. The data collected

through the Census are widely used for planning and formulation of policies and effective public

administration by the Central/State Governments. Census data are also used for delimitation and

reservation of Constituencies for Parliamentary, Assembly, Panchayats and other Local Bodies.

The Population Census being a gigantic task of national importance, its success largely depends upon

the cooperation of the general public. The public is therefore requested to extend full cooperation to the

Census Officers/Enumerators and furnish accurate and unambiguous information in response to the

questions asked during the census operations. Some of the important provisions in the Census Act, 1948

are reproduced below for information of the public.

(i) Section 8:- Asking of questions and obligation to answer.

(1) A census-officer may ask all such questions of all persons within the limits of the local area for

which he is appointed as, by instructions issued in this behalf by the Central Government and

published in the Official Gazette, he may be directed to ask.

(2) Every person of whom any question is asked under sub-section (1) shall be legally bound to

answer such question to the best of his knowledge or belief:

Provided that no person shall be bound to state the name of any female member of his household, and

no woman shall be bound to state the name of her husband or deceased husband or of any other person

whose name she is forbidden by custom to mention.

(ii) Section 9:- Occupier to permit access and affixing of numbers.

Every person occupying any house, enclosure, vessel or other place shall allow census-officers

such access thereto as they may require for the purposes of the census and as, having regard to the

customs of the country, may be reasonable, and shall allow them to paint on, or affix to, the place such

letters, marks or numbers as may be necessary for the purposes of the census.

(iii) Section 10:- Occupier or manager to fill up schedule.

(1) Subject to such orders as the Census Commissioner may issue in this behalf, a census-officer

may, within the local area for which he is appointed, leave or cause to be left a schedule at any

dwelling-house or with the manager or any officer of any commercial or industrial establishment, for

DPSE/IV/Population Census-2027/1/2025-26/3737

Date : 17-Mar-2026

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the purpose of its being filled up by the occupiers of such house or of any specified part thereof or by

such manager or officer with such particulars as the Census Commissioner may direct regarding the

inmates of such house or part thereof, or the persons employed under such manager or officer, as the

case may be, at the time of the taking of the census.

(2) When such schedule has been so left, the said occupier, manager or officer, as the case may be,

shall fill it up or cause it to be filled up to the best of his knowledge or belief so far as regards the

inmates of such house or part thereof or the persons employed under him, as the case may be, at the

time aforesaid, and shall sign his name thereto and, when so required, shall deliver the schedule so

filled up and signed to the census-officer or to such person as the census-officer may direct.

(iv) Section 11:- Penalties.

(1) (a) Any census-officer or any person lawfully required to give assistance towards the taking of

census who refuses to perform any duty imposed upon him by this Act or any rule made thereunder, or

any person who hinders or obstructs another person in performing any such duty, or

(aa) any census-officer or any person lawfully required to give assistance towards the taking of a

census who neglects to use reasonable diligence in performing any duty imposed upon him or in

obeying any order issued to him in accordance with this Act or any rule made thereunder, or any

person who hinders or obstructs another person in performing any such duty or obeying any such

order, or;

(d) any person who intentionally gives a false answer to, or refuses to answer to the best of his

knowledge or belief, any question asked of him by a census-officer which he is legally bound by

section 8 to answer, or

(e) any person occupying any house, enclosure, vessel or other place who refuses to allow a

census- officer such reasonable access thereto as he is required by section 9 to allow, or

(f) any person who removes, obliterates, alters, or damages any letters, marks or numbers which

have been painted or affixed for the purposes of the census, or

(g) any person who, having been required under section 10 to fill up a schedule, knowingly and

without sufficient cause fails to comply with the provisions of that section, or makes any false return

there under, or

(h) any person who trespasses into a census office, shall be punishable with fine which may extend

to one thousand rupees and in case of a conviction under part (a) shall also be punishable with

imprisonment which may extend to three years.

(2) Whoever abets any offence under sub-section (1) shall be punishable with fine which may

extend to one thousand rupees.

(v) Section 15:- Records of census not open to inspection nor admissible in evidence.

No person shall have a right to inspect any book, register or record made by census-officer in the

discharge of his duty as such, or any schedule delivered under section 10, and notwithstanding

anything to the contrary in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (47 of 2023), no entry in any such

book, register, record or schedule shall be admissible as evidence in any civil proceeding whatsoever

or in any criminal proceeding other than a prosecution under this Act or any other law for any act or

omission which constitutes an offence under this Act.

This Notification is issued for the information of the general public as per the directives of the

Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, under Rule 8(ii) of Census Rules, 1990 and the people

of the State are encouraged to submit the information through self-enumeration.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Vijay B. Saxena, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (Planning).

Porvorim.

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Department of Tourism

Notification

Government of Goa is hereby pleased to notify the “Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Policy, 2026” to

establish a comprehensive regulatory and accreditation framework governing the establishment, operation,

and recognition of Wellness, Ayurveda, and Yoga Centres within the State of Goa.

1. Short title and commencement.—

1.1 The notification shall be called “Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Policy, 2026”.

1.2 The notification shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Introduction.—

2.1 Goa has traditionally been recognised for its coastal and leisure tourism offerings. In recent years,

the State has undertaken a strategic shift to reposition itself as a safe, responsible, regenerative,

and diversified tourism destination, offering high-value, year-round experiences while enhancing

local ecosystems, communities, and cultural heritage.

2.2 In this context, wellness tourism has been identified as a priority tourism product under the Goa

Tourism Master Plan and allied policy frameworks. The sector aligns closely with regenerative

tourism principles, emphasising sustainability, visitor safety, quality assurance, community

participation, and long-term destination resilience.

2.3 The State envisions a structured wellness tourism ecosystem integrating preventive healthcare,

traditional systems of medicine, holistic therapies, lifestyle wellness, and nature-based

experiences, while supporting local livelihoods and promoting balanced development of

hinterland and rural areas.

2.4 The establishment, regulation, and recognition of quality Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Centres

(hereinafter referred as Wellness Facility) is a key enabler for the responsible growth of wellness

tourism in Goa.

2.5 Accordingly, the “Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Policy 2026” is proposed as a comprehensive

framework for the systematic organisation, regulation, accreditation, and development of the

wellness ecosystem in the State.

3. Objectives of the Policy.—

The Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Policy, 2026 seeks to achieve the following objectives:

•

To position Goa as a leading national and internationally recognised destination for Wellness,

Ayurveda, and Yoga, offering credible, high-quality, and globally benchmarked wellness

experiences.

•

To establish a comprehensive regulatory and accreditation framework governing the

establishment, operation, and recognition of Wellness, Ayurveda, and Yoga Centres within the

State.

•

To ensure safety, authenticity, service quality, and ethical practices across wellness offerings,

thereby safeguarding the interests of visitors, practitioners, and service providers.

•

To identify, regulate, and deter unauthorised, unregistered, or non-compliant centres, in order to

protect the reputation of the State and maintain visitor confidence in Goa’s wellness ecosystem.

•

To promote employment generation, skill development, professional certification, and

entrepreneurship in the wellness, holistic health, and allied sectors, with emphasis on local

participation and capacity building.

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To facilitate the integration of Wellness, Ayurveda, and Yoga tourism within the broader Goa

Tourism Master Plan, ensuring alignment with principles of sustainability, responsible tourism,

and regenerative development.

•

To enable institutional coordination and alignment with national frameworks, including those of

the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, for adoption of recognised standards, traditional

knowledge systems, and best practices.

4. Scope and Applicability.—

3.1 Applicability of the Policy

3.1.1 This Policy shall apply to all Wellness, Ayurveda, and Yoga Centres operating or proposed

to be established within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Goa, whether operating on

a standalone basis or as part of hotels, resorts, retreats, or integrated tourism facilities.

3.1.2 The Policy shall govern the registration, accreditation, quality labelling, operational

standards, and monitoring mechanisms for such Centres, as notified by the Department of

Tourism, Government of Goa, from time to time.

3.1.3 Accreditation under this Policy shall be voluntary unless otherwise notified, however,

Centres seeking recognition, promotion, or inclusion under official Goa Tourism initiatives,

platforms, or branding exercises shall be required to comply with the provisions of this

Policy and obtain the prescribed Quality Label.

3.1.4 The provisions of this Policy shall be applicable to both existing Centres and new

establishments, subject to transitional arrangements, timelines, and compliance

requirements as may be specified by the Government.

3.2 Categories of Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Centres Covered

3.2.1 For the purposes of this Policy, the following categories of Centres shall be covered:

▪

Ayurveda Centres offering preventive, therapeutic, or rejuvenation services, including

Panchakarma and allied therapies, in accordance with recognised systems under the

Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

▪

Yoga and Meditation Centres, including yoga schools, retreats, and studios, offering

structured yoga practices, meditation, mindfulness, and lifestyle wellness programmes.

▪

Wellness and Holistic Health Centres, providing non-clinical wellness services such as spa

therapies, naturopathy-based wellness programmes, lifestyle management, stress reduction,

and integrative wellness offerings.

▪

Integrated Wellness Resorts and Retreats, including hotels and resorts offering dedicated

wellness, Ayurveda, or yoga programmes as a core or significant component of their

tourism offering.

▪

Nature-based and Regenerative Wellness Facilities, including eco-retreats and rural or

hinterland Wellness Facilities, where wellness offerings are integrated with nature, local

culture, and environmentally responsible practices.

▪

Exclusions

○

This Policy shall not be applicable to non-AYUSH facilities or medical establishments

governed under separate health regulations, except in cases where such establishments

operate clearly demarcated Wellness, Ayurveda, or Yoga facilities specifically intended

for tourism or lifestyle wellness purposes, and which are compliant with the provisions

of this Policy.

○

Beauty salons, cosmetic clinics, fitness gyms, or physiotherapy centres not offering

structured wellness, Ayurveda, or yoga programmes shall not be covered under this

Policy unless specifically notified.

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○

Religious or spiritual institutions offering yoga or meditation activities solely as part of

religious practice and not as commercial wellness services shall be excluded from the

scope of this Policy.

○

Centres operating exclusively for personal, non-commercial, or informal practice shall

not be required to seek accreditation under this Policy.

4. Focus Areas of the Policy.—

4.1 Accreditation and Licensing Framework

i. The Policy shall provide for a structured, transparent, and tiered accreditation and licensing

framework for Wellness, Ayurveda, and Yoga Centres operating in Goa.

ii. The Policy shall prescribe minimum eligibility criteria, infrastructure requirements, professional

qualifications, service standards, and documentation norms for accreditation.

iii. The Policy shall ensure alignment of the accreditation framework with applicable national

guidelines, including those issued by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, wherever

relevant.

iv. The Policy shall provide for periodic renewal, upgradation, suspension, or withdrawal of

accreditation based on compliance and performance.

4.2 Code of Conduct and Operational Standards

i. The Policy shall prescribe a mandatory Code of Conduct governing ethical practices, professional

behaviour, transparency in service delivery, and protection of consumer interests.

ii. The Policy shall prescribe minimum operational standards relating to safety, hygiene, staffing,

treatment protocols, use of authentic therapies, and informed consent.

iii. The Policy shall ensure that accredited centres adhere to environmentally responsible and

resource-efficient practices consistent with regenerative tourism principles.

iv. The Policy shall require compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the State

and Central Governments.

4.3 Promotion and Branding of Goa as a Wellness Destination

i. The Policy shall promote Goa as a credible, high-quality, and globally competitive destination for

Wellness, Ayurveda, and Yoga tourism.

ii. The Policy shall facilitate the integration of accredited Wellness Facilities into official tourism

promotion, marketing, and communication initiatives of the Department of Tourism.

iii. The Policy shall promote authentic, culturally rooted, and nature-based wellness experiences that

reflect Goa’s heritage and regenerative tourism vision.

iv. The Policy shall ensure that only accredited centres are represented under official branding and

promotional platforms.

4.4 Capacity Building and Training

i. The Policy shall promote capacity building, skill development, and professional training in the

wellness and holistic health sector.

ii. The Policy shall facilitate collaboration with recognised institutions, training bodies, and sectoral

experts, including those under the Ministry of AYUSH, for curriculum development and

certification.

iii. The Policy shall promote employment generation, entrepreneurship, and local participation,

particularly in rural and hinterland areas.

iv. The Policy shall encourage continuous professional development and upskilling of practitioners

and service providers.

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4.5 Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanism

i. The Policy shall provide for the constitution and functioning of a designated Committee for

oversight, monitoring, and enforcement of the accreditation framework.

ii. The Policy shall ensure periodic inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews of accredited

centres.

iii. The Policy shall provide for corrective actions, including advisories, suspension, or cancellation of

accreditation in cases of non-compliance.

iv. The Policy shall ensure transparency, consistency, and due process in monitoring and enforcement

actions.

4.6 Integration with Tourism Infrastructure and Planning

i. The Policy shall facilitate integration of wellness tourism development with the broader tourism

infrastructure and planning framework of the State.

ii. The Policy shall promote decentralised and balanced growth of wellness tourism beyond coastal

areas, particularly in hinterland and rural regions.

iii. The Policy shall ensure coherence with the Goa Tourism Master Plan and other relevant State

tourism and development policies.

iv. The Policy shall promote environmentally sensitive development aligned with sustainability and

regenerative tourism objectives.

5. Institutional Framework and Governance Structure.—

5.1 The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, shall be the Nodal Agency for the

implementation, coordination, monitoring, and periodic review of the Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and

Yoga Policy, 2026.

5.2 The Department shall be responsible for:

i. Issuing policy guidelines, operational directives, and notifications necessary for effective

implementation of the Policy;

ii. Hosting and maintaining the official digital platform for registration, accreditation, and public

disclosure of accredited Wellness Facilities;

iii. Coordinating promotional and branding initiatives for accredited centres in alignment with the

State’s tourism strategy;

iv. Facilitating convergence of the Policy with the Goa Tourism Master Plan and allied tourism

development initiatives.

5.3 Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Committee – Constitution and Powers

i. The Government of Goa shall constitute a “Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Committee”

(hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”) for the purpose of policy oversight, accreditation, and

quality assurance.

ii. The composition of the Committee shall be notified separately by the Government and may

include representatives from:

○Department of Tourism;

○Department of Health;

○Members from Goa Council of Ayurvedic and other allied Indian System of Medicine

(Government of Goa undertaking);

○Department of AYUSH or recognised AYUSH institutions;

○Experts in Ayurveda, Yoga, wellness, wellness tourism and holistic health;

○Such other departments or experts as deemed necessary.

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iii. The Committee shall be empowered to:

○Approve and periodically update accreditation criteria, quality labels, and assessment

parameters;

○Examine inspection and assessment reports submitted by designated Inspection Committees;

○Grant, renew, upgrade, suspend, or withdraw accreditation and quality labels;

○Issue advisories and clarifications relating to operational standards and compliance;

○Recommend policy refinements and capacity-building measures to the Government.

○Advise the Department of Tourism on promotion, branding, and market positioning of

accredited Wellness facilities and Goa’s wellness tourism offerings, in alignment with the

State’s tourism strategy and focus areas under this Policy;

○Facilitate alignment of accredited Wellness facilities with responsible and regenerative tourism

principles, including sustainability practices, community engagement, and culturally authentic

wellness offerings;

○Perform such other functions as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this

Policy and for advancing its focus areas, as may be assigned by the Government from time to

time.

iv. Role of Inspection and Assessment Committees

○The Department of Tourism shall constitute Inspection and Assessment Committees/Task

Forces as required for conducting physical verification and evaluation of Wellness Facilities.

○The Inspection and Assessment Committees shall be responsible for:

Conducting site inspections in accordance with prescribed accreditation criteria and

checklists;

▪

Verifying infrastructure, staffing, treatment protocols, safety and hygiene practices, and

sustainability measures;

▪

Assessing compliance levels and recommending appropriate accreditation categories;

▪

Submitting detailed inspection reports, including observations and scoring, to the

Committee within prescribed timelines.

6. Review and Recalibration.—

6.1 The implementation of this Policy shall be subject to periodic review, to assess its effectiveness,

relevance, and alignment with the objectives of the Goa Tourism Master Plan, regenerative

tourism principles, and evolving sectoral requirements. Based on such review, the Department of

Tourism, Government of Goa may recommend revisions to the policy framework, accreditation

criteria, operational guidelines, or implementation mechanisms, as deemed necessary and in

accordance with applicable procedures.

7. Interpretation of the Provisions of the Policy.—

7.1 In the event of any question or doubt arising with regard to the interpretation of any clause, term,

word, or expression contained in this notification, the matter shall be referred to the Government.

The decision of the Government in such matters shall be final and binding on all parties

concerned.

8. Redressal of Grievance and Dispute.—

8.1 Any grievance, representation, or issue arising out of the interpretation or implementation of this

Policy shall be referred to the Secretary (Tourism), Government of Goa, whose decision thereon

shall be final, subject to applicable laws and procedures.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Kedar A. Naik, Director of Tourism & ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji.

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Accreditation Framework & Process of Issuance of Wellness Quality Label

1. In accordance with the Institutional Framework set out under this Policy, the Goa Wellness,

Ayurveda and Yoga Committee shall be constituted as the apex body for overseeing the

accreditation and quality labelling of Wellness Facilities in the State. The Committee shall be

responsible for approving, periodically reviewing, and updating the accreditation framework,

quality labels, and assessment parameters applicable to Wellness Facilities. For this purpose, the

Committee may undertake structured stakeholder consultations with subject-matter experts,

industry representatives, academic institutions, and allied agencies, as considered appropriate.

2. The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa shall facilitate the operationalisation of the

accreditation process through designated Inspection and Assessment Committees / Task Forces,

which shall conduct assessments of applicant Wellness Facilities at periodic intervals, including

quarterly assessment cycles as may be notified. Such Committees shall evaluate compliance with

the prescribed accreditation criteria and submit their inspection reports, scoring, and

recommendations to the Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Committee for examination and

approval.

3. The accreditation framework under the Goa Wellness Quality Label System shall classify

requirements into Mandatory, Basic, and Advanced categories, reflecting progressive levels of

compliance and service quality. Based on the level of compliance achieved, Wellness Facilities

shall be awarded tiered Wellness Quality Labels, as notified by the Committee. The detailed

accreditation criteria, assessment methodology, and labelling structure is specified in Annexure I

and updated from time to time in accordance with this Policy.

i. One Leaf Label – Awarded to Wellness Facilities that comply with the Mandatory Criteria.

ii. Two Leaves Label – Awarded to Wellness Facilities that comply with the Mandatory and Basic

Criteria.

iii. Three Leaves Label – Awarded to Wellness Facilities that comply with the Mandatory, Basic,

and Advanced Criteria.

4. Application Procedure.—

4.1

The Goa Wellness Quality Label Accreditation Framework, along with the prescribed application

forms and detailed accreditation criteria, shall be hosted on the official website of the Department

of Tourism, Government of Goa (www.goatourism.gov.in), as detailed in Annexure II. Applicants

may refer to the portal for comprehensive information regarding eligibility, standards, and the

accreditation process.

4.2

Applications for accreditation shall be submitted online through the designated web portal,

accompanied by all required self-certified supporting documents, in the manner and format

prescribed by the Department of Tourism.

4.3

Applicants shall ensure that all information provided in the application is complete, accurate,

verifiable, and accompanied by the mandatory enclosures as per the prescribed criteria.

4.4

Applications received up to the notified quarterly cut-off date shall be considered for processing

during the corresponding assessment cycle.

4.5

All applications shall undergo preliminary scrutiny and shortlisting by the Department of

Tourism, based on completeness, eligibility, and conformity with the prescribed documentation

and criteria.

4.6

Shortlisted Wellness Facilities shall be subjected to a site visit and assessment by a designated

Inspection Sub-Committee/Task Force, in accordance with the parameters and scoring criteria

specified in Annexure-I.

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4.7

The Inspection Sub-Committee/Task Force shall prepare a detailed assessment report, including

scoring, compliance status, and the recommended level of accreditation, which shall be placed

before the Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Committee for consideration and approval.

4.8

The Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Committee shall act as the apex governing body

responsible for the oversight, development, issuance, and monitoring of quality standards across

accredited Wellness Facilities. Upon approval, the Committee shall issue the appropriate

Wellness Quality Labels (One Leaf, Two Leaves, or Three Leaves).

4.9

The final list of accredited Wellness Facilities, including those awarded higher-tier or

eco/regenerative-oriented labels, shall be publicly disclosed and hosted on the official Goa

Tourism website, serving as an authentic reference for domestic and international visitors seeking

credible wellness experiences.

4.10 Accredited Wellness Facilities shall be promoted through official Goa Tourism communication

channels, including digital platforms, destination marketing campaigns, and other initiatives

aligned with the State’s wellness tourism strategy.

4.11 The Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Committee shall conduct periodic and surprise

inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with prescribed standards and operational guidelines.

4.12 The Committee shall reserve the authority to suspend, downgrade, or withdraw accreditation in

cases of non-compliance or deviation from approved standards. Centres whose accreditation is

suspended or withdrawn shall be eligible to reapply upon rectification of deficiencies and

fulfillment of the prescribed norms.

5. Wellness Quality Label Framework.—

5.1 The Wellness Quality Label aims to establish a uniform, transparent, and credible quality

assurance mechanism for Wellness Facilities across Goa. The framework defines a recognised set

of service, operational, safety, and sustainability standards that Wellness Facilities must comply

with in order to obtain and retain accreditation.

5.2 The accreditation framework is structured across eight core assessment areas, as outlined below:

1. General Administration

2. Basic Amenities

3. Staff Qualifications and Professional Standards

4. Safety and Hygiene

5. Customer Information and Transparency

6. Treatment Protocols and Therapeutic Services

7. Customer Comfort and Facility Design

8. Sustainability and Responsible/Regenerative Tourism Practices

The details are as follows:

1. General Administration.—

This category relates to the governance and management of the Wellness Facility. It covers

organisational structure, minimum staffing requirements, defined roles and responsibilities, and

operational oversight. Minimum qualification levels and competency requirements for key

personnel shall be prescribed by the Goa Wellness Label Committee, ensuring professional and

accountable management of wellness operations.

2. Basic Amenities.—

Basic Amenities refer to the essential facilities and services that guests can reasonably expect at a

Wellness Facility. These amenities shall be readily available, properly maintained, and provided

without additional charge, ensuring a consistent baseline experience for all visitors.

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3. Staff Qualifications and Professional Standards.—

This category ensures that wellness services are delivered by appropriately trained, qualified, and

competent personnel. All treatments and therapies shall be administered in accordance with defined

protocols and ethical standards, thereby ensuring safety, efficacy, and quality of care.

4. Safety and Hygiene (Mandatory Category).—

Safety and hygiene standards are critical to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of both visitors

and staff. This category focuses on the identification, prevention, and control of health and safety

risks, including workplace hazards and sanitation practices.

In the post-pandemic context, strict adherence to hygiene protocols is mandatory for all Wellness

Facilities. Centres shall ensure regular disinfection of high-contact surfaces and maintain adequate

stocks of hygiene and cleaning supplies, including hand sanitizers, disinfectants, antibacterial

agents, tissue dispensers, and self-closing waste bins.

5. Customer Information and Transparency.—

Wellness Facilities shall provide clear, accurate, and comprehensive information regarding the

services, therapies, and treatments offered. Such information shall be made available through both

online and on-site channels, enabling visitors to make informed choices prior to and during their

visit.

6. Treatment Protocols and Therapeutic Services.—

This category emphasises the quality, consistency, and integrity of treatments and therapies.

Wellness Facilities shall establish well-defined procedures outlining the nature, benefits, duration,

and contraindications of each treatment. Visitors shall be informed of what to expect, ensuring a

safe, holistic, and beneficial wellness experience.

7. Customer Comfort and Facility Design.—

Physical and psychological comfort is integral to effective wellness outcomes. Wellness Facilities

shall be designed and operated to provide comfortable, calming, and functional environments,

including appropriate acoustics, thermal comfort, lighting, ergonomics, and furnishings that

enhance both guest experience and staff performance.

8. Sustainability and Responsible/Regenerative Tourism Practices.—

Sustainability forms a core pillar of the Wellness Quality Label. Wellness Facilities are encouraged

to adopt environmentally responsible and regenerative practices that minimise ecological impact

and contribute positively to local communities.

Such practices may include energy-efficient lighting and fixtures, water-conservation measures, use

of organic and eco-friendly linens and materials, responsible sourcing of furniture and

consumables, waste segregation and recycling, and reduction of single-use plastics. Adoption of

these measures supports long-term environmental stewardship and aligns wellness tourism with

Goa’s regenerative tourism vision.

6. Fees for Accreditation.—

To support the implementation and administration of the Goa Wellness Quality Label Accreditation

Framework, the following fee structure shall apply for registration, renewal, and upgradation of

Wellness Facilities:

Fees for Accreditation of Wellness Centers

Registration Fees for the first two years from this notification

Rs. Zero /-

Registration Fees after two years of this notification

Rs. 2000/- (Two Thousand Rupees Only)

Renewal Fees

Rs. 2000/- (Two Thousand Rupees Only)

Upgradation Fee (For upgrade to Two/Three Leaves)

Rs. 2000/- (Two Thousand Rupees Only)

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7. Validity & Renewal of Accreditation.—

The accreditation label allotted would be valid for a period of two years from the date of assigning.

Accredited centers would need to apply for fresh certification at least 3 months prior to expiry of

certification, by submission of renewal fee & supporting documents for renewal of the same.

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ANNEXURE I

Detailed Accreditation Framework

The accreditation criteria are divided into Mandatory, Basic and Advanced based on identified

requirements, and allotted following types of labels.

• One Leaf - Centers that fulfil the Mandatory Criteria

• Two Leaves - Centers that fulfil the Mandatory & Basic Criteria

• Three Leaves - Centers fulfilling the Mandatory, Basic, and Advanced criteria.

Mandatory Criteria for One Leaf Certification*

General Administration

Maintained staff record containing qualifications, training, and appointment order.

Prescriptions written in specified location on the case sheet by the treatment doctor.

Medication orders clear, legible, dated, timed, and signed on the case sheet.

Case records filed in a systematic manner for:

a. OP ticket patient register,

b. Case sheets,

c. Treatment Register,

d. Discharge Card

Summary of patient/client condition and treatment/training given included in the

discharge summary

C- Form submission done in regular manner as per Government norms and on

record

Basic Amenities

Waiting chairs available for patients (5- 10 seats)

Separate dressing rooms for Ladies & Gents

Availability of landline telephone for guest usage

Wheelchairs/trolleys with safety beds should be available in the unit (minimum one

number

CCTV/appropriate security mechanism in place

Staff qualifications and

related matters

Qualified doctor(s) with A class registration or registered Practitioner(s)

Government approved masseur (one male, one female)

------National Skill India Mission certified

Staff free medically examined for communicable or contagious diseases at the time

of appointment.

Re-examination conducted and documented on a yearly basis

Safety & Hygiene

Well defined fire and emergency procedures

Fire and emergency procedure notices on display

Fire extinguishers (ISI marked) available in the treatment rooms and other areas

Gloves, masks, soaps, and disinfectant available and used properly as defined.

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Defined and documented procedures related to treatments

Sterilization and disinfection facilities and procedures in place

Periodic pest control calendar and defined procedure at least once in 6 months

Clothing and linen washing and changing procedures defined and following.

Customer Information

Complaint and suggestion box/ email available in the waiting area

Health Programs details with duration and rate should be well exhibited

Various department, names of doctors available, timing of OP and services should be

well displayed

There should be sufficient signage in English for treatment room, consultation room,

pharmacy, herbal garden, yoga hall, etc.

Customer treatment and

Medicines Services

Minimum number of treatment/yoga rooms – 2 numbers (Separate for Ladies &

Gents) having a minimum size of 100 sq. ft (width not less than 8ft)

Treatment rooms should not be air conditioned, but equipped with exhaust fan

Size of the dhroni/massage table: minimum L - 7ft x W- 3ft in each treatment room,

made up of good quality wood/fiber glass

Gas/electric stove should be present in treatment room [in case of LPG gas stove,

cylinder should be kept outside the treatment room]

Medicated hot water facility should be available for bathing and other purpose

Bathrooms with toilet should be adjacent/attached to the treatment/yoga rooms

Wall lock or safe should be available inside the treatment/yoga room

Intake medicines used should be GMP certified

Adequate amount of emergency medicines and first aid should be stocked at all

times

Medicines should be stored in clean, well-lit, ventilated/cold storage environments

as specified by the manufacturer

Basic medical instrument in the consultation room: BP apparatus, stethoscope, an

examination couch, bed, weighing machine

Customer comfort

Two separate toilets for Ladies & Gents

Sustainability

and

Responsible Tourism

Waste Management – segregation and disposal

(a) Plastic

(b) Paper

*Criteria needs to be met by all the Wellness Centers applying for any Leaved Quality Label

Basic Criteria for Two Leaf Certification **

General Administration

Uniform and name badge for all health staff.

Staff attendance register maintained.

Staff room available during working hours

Basic Amenities

4-wheeler parking (at least 5 vehicles)

Vehicular access till reception area

Lobby/Reception area with a minimum size of 100 sq. ft with facilities to keep

luggage

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Purified drinking water facility

Amenities for differently abled guests: ramps, toilets, doors.

Staff qualifications and

related matters

Government approved yoga trainer (one male, one female) ------ National Skill India

Mission certified

Designated manager-in-charge

Front office staff can speak English, and one regional language among Hindi/

/Marathi/Konkani fluently.

Medical doctor (Allopathy) available 24/7 or on call

Separate housekeeping department with minimum of one housekeeper

Plant names neatly and permanently labelled in the herbal garden

Customer Information

Website/webpages about facility, availability of centre location shall be clearly

mentioned

The rights and responsibilities of patients/clients in the prescribed format should be

displayed

Customer treatment and

medicines services

Availability of a meditation yoga area

Customer comfort

Attached to hotel accommodation facility (2-Star or C-cat. +)

Sustainability and

responsible tourism

Waste Management– segregation and disposal

(a) Glass

(b) Metal

Waste management conducted in adherence with Bio-Medical Waste (Management)

Rules, 2016 or revisions thereof

Exclusive use of energy saving lighting system such as CFL/LED

**Criteria needs to be met by all the Wellness Centers applying for Two Leaved Quality Label in

addition to the Mandatory criteria.

Advanced Criteria for Three Leaf Certification ***

Basic amenities

Valet parking for customers

Customer Information

Website/Webpage about facility & services, including slot booking facility

Customer treatment and

medicines services

Availability of a Shop to sell wellness products

Customer comfort

Attached to hotel/ accommodation facility (3 star +or B cat. +)

Seating restaurant facility (live kitchen)

Provision of treatment related cuisine

Herbal garden attached to center and accessible to guests

Special offers (25%- 50% discount on rack rates in festive season)

Sustainability and

responsible tourism

Use of solar energy/other renewable energy

Use of biogas for center activities

Rainwater harvesting mechanism usage

Programs conducted for medical awareness, medical camps, or other activities with

NGOs for local people

Use of local produce for treatment methods

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Use of local produce for food and beverage items

***Criteria needs to be met by all the Wellness Centers applying for Three Leaved Quality Label in

addition to the Mandatory & Basic criteria.

Scoring System for Accreditation

Sr. No.

Criteria head

Total

Mandatory

Basic

Advanced

General administration

Basic amenities

Staff qualifications and related matters

Safety and hygiene

Customer information

Customer treatment and medicine services

Customer comfort

Sustainability

and

responsible

tourism

practices

Total

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ANNEXURE II

APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF WELLNESS QUALITY LABELS

To,

The Director,

Department of Tourism,

2nd Floor, Paryatan Bhavan,

Patto-Panaji, Goa - 403001

1. Type of Registration*:

New Registration __________________

Renewal __________________

2. Accreditation Applying for*:

One Leaf ______________

Two Leaf ______________

Three Leaf ______________

3. Operated By*:

Individual (Proprietor) __________ Partnership __________

LLP__________

Company__________

Others (Please Specify) __________

4. Name of Entity*:

_______________________________________________________________________________

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5. Registered address of entity:

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________Town/Village ___________________ Pin code* ________________

Taluka _____________________________

State ____________________________

6. PAN No*:

_____________________________________

7. Aadhar No:

_____________________________________

8. Mobile No*:

Phone No:

_______________________________

9. Email Id*:

_______________________________________________________________________________

10. Name of Authorised Representative:

_______________________________________________________________________________

11. Mobile No. of Authorised Representative:

_______________________________________________________________________________

12. Name of the Proprietor/All Partners (in case of Partnership Firm)/Members of Other Entities*:

S. No.

Name

Mobile No.

PAN No.

Details of Wellness Facility

13. Name of Wellness Facility:

_______________________________________________________________________________

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14. Address of Wellness Facility

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________Town/Village ___________________ Pin code* ________________

Taluka _____________________________

State ____________________________

15. Phone No.: ________________________

Mobile No.: ________________________

16. Website: __________________________________________________________________________

17. Email Id: __________________________________________________________________________

18. Name of Manager: ___________________________________________________________________

Phone No.: _____________________________

Mobile No.: ______________________________

19. Area for Operation of Wellness Facility:

Owned ___________________________

Rented/Leased ___________________________

20. Services Offered at Wellness Facility (Tick all that are applicable)

Ayurveda ___________

Integrated Wellness Resort/Retreat ________

Yoga and Meditation ___________

Nature-based/Regenerative Wellness

Facility________________

Wellness/Holistic Health _______

For Office Use Only

Inward ID ______________

Data Entry_____________

Doc Uploaded _____________

Inward Date _______________

Application Verified___________________

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Declaration

__________________ hereby state that I have read and shall strictly abide by the “Detailed Criteria

for The Evaluation of Wellness Facilities” attached along with the application form.

I hereby declare that the information given in this application is true and correct to the best of my

knowledge and belief. In case any information given in this application and evaluation criteria sheet

proves to be false or incorrect, I shall be responsible for the consequences.

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I hereby allow the committee to inspect the Wellness Facility and on fulfilling the criteria as provided

to get the wellness label by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

Place: ________________________

Date: _______________________

Name of Applicant

Signature of Applicant

______________________

________________________

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Documents to be Enclosed with this Form

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* Mandatory Documents for all •

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** Mandatory documents for Homeopathy/Ayurveda/Unani/Cosmetic Care/Immunization

Clinics

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*** Mandatory documents for Spas

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**** Mandatory documents for Yoga Centres

Document Type

*Copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association (in case

of company) or Copy of Partnership Deed (if partnership

firm)

Document

Issue Date

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Copy of Ownership certificate of building and copy of

Possession certificate of land (if owned)

Document

Issue Date

Valid Till

**Copy of up-to-date Trade license issued by village/

/municipality/corporation to run the Ayurveda centre

Document

Issue Date

Valid Till

*Police Clearance Certificate for staff issued by the local

Police Station/Station House Officer

NOC No.

Valid Till

**Doctor’s Degree Certificate

Document

Valid Till

**Doctor’s Registration Certificate

Document

Issue Date

Valid Till

***Approved certificate of one male masseur

NOC No.

Issue Date

Valid Till

NOC No.

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***Approved certificate of one female masseur

Issue Date

Valid Till

****Approved certificate of one male Yoga trainer

Document

Issue Date

Valid Till

****Approved certificate of one female Yoga trainer

Document

Issue Date

Valid Till

*Copy of Certificate from Directorate for Health Services

(DHS)

Document

Issue Date

Valid Till

Other document details (if any)

Document

Issue Date

Valid Till

Document

Issue Date

Valid Till

NOTE:

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All documents should be self-attested by the applicant.

•

In case of multiple NOC/Certificate/Insurance please fill details in “Other Document” section as mentioned

above.

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