Pramod Sawant (born 24 April 1973) is an Indian politician who is the 13th and current Chief Minister of Goa. Sawant represents the Sanquelim constituency in the Goa Legislative Assembly and is a member of the BJP. He is a physician by profession.
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Who is Goa home minister?
Third Council of Ministers (since 19 March 2019)
| Minister | Portfolio | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Pramod Sawant | Chief Minister Finance General Administration Home Personnel Vigilance | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Sudin Dhavalikar | Deputy Chief Minister Public Works Transport River Navigation Museum | Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party |
Who is deputy CM of Goa?
The Deputy Chief Minister of Goa is a position of the Cabinet in the Government of Goa. There current are two Deputy Chief Minister of Goa. They are is Chandrakant Kavlekar and Manohar Ajgaonkar of Bharatiya Janata Party.
Who is the sports minister of Goa in 2021?
The Sports Authority of Goa is currently headed by Shri. V.M. PrabhuDesai.
How can I contact Goa CM?
Office Of Secretary To Chief Minister
- Shri J Ashok Kumar IAS. Secretary To Chief Minister.
- Office Of Secretary To Chief Minister , Government Of Goa ,Secretariat , Porvorim ,Goa.
- 0832-2419507. 0832-2419508.
- sect[hyphen]cmo[dot]goa[at]nic[dot]in.
What is Goa culture?
A civilization of warm, happy people, Goa sees a mix of different religions like Christians, Catholics, Muslims, and Hindus that live together in harmony. Following their age-old traditions and customs, Goan’s celebrate all major festivals with fervour without bringing any religious barriers within the society.
What is the other name of Goa?
In ancient literature, Goa was known by many names, such as Gomanchala, Gopakapattana, Gopakapattam, Gopakapuri, Govapuri, Govem, and Gomantak. Other historical names for Goa are Sindapur, Sandabur, and Mahassapatam.
How many MLA are in Goa?
It consists of 40 members.
Who is Goa Governor?
On 15th July, 2021, Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of the State of Goa.
How many districts are in Goa?
2 districts
Goa is divided into 2 districts: North Goa and South Goa, which are further divided into 12 talukas.
What is Goa dress?
The traditional costumes of Goa people are very similar to other states of South India. Generally, women wear a sari, which called ‘Nav-Vari’. The saries studded with precious stones and jewelry. Valkal costumes are other attractive costumes, these made with loincloths.
Which language is spoken in Goa?
Konkani language
Konkani language, Indo-Aryan language of the Indo-European language family. Konkani is spoken by some 2.5 million people, mainly on the central west coast of India, where it is the official language of Goa state.
What is the famous food of Goa?
The staple food of Goa is rice and fish curry. Most of the dishes incorporate coconuts, rice, fish, pork, meat and local spices like kokum. The cuisine of Goa is mostly dominated by seafood which includes shark, tuna, pomfret, and mackerel fish.
Who named Goa?
The name Goa came to European languages brought by the Portuguese colonisers, but its precise origin is unclear. The Indian epic Mahabharata refers to the area now known as Goa, as ‘Goparashtra’ or ‘Govarashtra”‘ which means a nation of cowherds.
Why is Goa so famous?
Goa is one of the most favorite destination among Indian tourists due to its pristine beaches.Every beach has its specialty, beauty, and serenity where tourists enjoy their best. Famous beaches in Goa: Baga, Candolim, Calangute, Morjim, Arambol, Anjuna, etc.
What religion is Goa?
Goan religious practices are followed by almost everyone who is settled over there. Most people tend to have a thinking that Goa is predominantly a Christian state but the major religion of Goa is Hinduism. Hence it would be safe to say that Goa is a Hindu majority state.
What is the full form of MLA?
A Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district (constituency) to the legislature of State government in the Indian system of government. From each constituency, the people elect one representative who then becomes a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
Who is the 21st Governor of Goa?
Incumbent. P. S. Sreedharan Pillai
The Governor of Goa is a nominal head and representative of the President of India in the state of Goa. The Governor is appointed by the President for a term of 5 years. P. S. Sreedharan Pillai became the Governor on 7 July 2021.
Which is the Goa state tree?
Terminalia elliptica
Who was the last ruler of Goa?
Madhulingnagesh Rajendra Wodeyar, 35, represents the tail-end of an extremely durable Soundekar dynasty which ruled over a large part of Goa since the 16th century. “Being a Raja is very difficult,” the unassuming king of Goa, a married father of one daughter, tells me.
Which is the largest church in Goa?
Churches and convents of Goa
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Sé Cathedral holds the miraculous cross and is one of the largest cathedrals in Asia. | |
| Location | Goa, India |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi) |
| Reference | 234 |
