Porvorim, Aug. 7 -- The Government of Goa has taken a significant step towards ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more visitor-friendly tourism environment by passing an essential amendment to the Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act, 2001, on Thursday in the state assembly.

The House has approved the amendment to the bill. The bill shall be called the Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) (Amendment) Act, 2025.

The amendment seeks to expand the definition of "nuisance" at tourist sites and introduces more stringent penalties for violations, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism.

Tourism Minister Khaunte has stated in the assembly, while replying to a starred question dur...