MAJOR SETBACK TO GOAN TOURISM

Ever since mining had been banned in the state, tourism took over as the backbone of the state’s economy. However, the state’s tourist season was dealt a major blow after the Indian High Commission began enforcing a rule that requires British citizens to attend visa centers in-person, causing wait times for tourists looking to travel to India.

Goa which heavily relies on tourism for its economy, was dealth a serious blow after several chatered flights from the UK had been canceled.

The scrapping of online visas by the central government was a tit-for-tat move in retaliation to Indians facing the exact same issue while visiting UK. However, this has led to a major impact on tourism here in the state

The opposition and tourism stakeholders have hit out at the government fearing a major setback to the already weakened tourism sector.