Viva Re Goa-Sun, Sand, Sea..and Beef! No Ban of Beef in Goa
Viva Re Goa-Sun, Sand, Sea..and Beef! No Ban of Beef in Goa. “Tourists Can Eat What They Want”, Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar Says ‘Beef Not Banned in Goa’?
Mangaluru: Viva Goa! Now that you not only can enjoy the goodness of Sun, Sand and Sea- but if you are craving for some juicy beef steak of your choice, either well-done, rare or medium, you can have it the restaurant anytime, anywhere and anyhow. Because on Sunday, 9 July during a ‘Travel and Tourism Fair’ in Kolkota, Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said, “Beef ban doesn’t apply to tourist, assuring that the tourism sector hasn’t been impacted by the ban. Beef is not banned in Goa. The tourists would get whatever they want to eat. They can eat whatever they like. In Goa, the Hindus, Muslims, Catholics are staying together for many years. So why put a restrict on what kind of food or meat that they eat”
The report also quoted Ajgaonkar saying that the even after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1, the tourism sector in Goa has not faced a downfall. He said,”Security of tourists is our topmost priority. The central government has already provided us with Rs 100 crore for developing the tourism infrastructure. We are investing another Rs 50 crore for marketing and advertisement purpose.The tourism department has set up several toilets, changing rooms, bathrooms and other necessary facilities for the convenience of tourists.”Meanwhile, earlier in April, a newspaper reported Ajgaonkar blaming tourists for excessive drinking and causing a ruckus in the coastal state and destroying the region’s culture. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a government event in Panaji, Ajgaonkar said that liquor and music was a part of
Meanwhile, earlier in April, a newspaper reported Ajgaonkar blaming tourists for excessive drinking and causing a ruckus in the coastal state and destroying the region’s culture. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a government event in Panaji, Ajgaonkar said that liquor and music was a part of Goan culture. He said “The outsiders who come here, create chaos after they drink. They ruin our culture, our Goenkarponn (Goanness). That should not happen. This should be controlled.” The minister also said liquor and music were rooted in the former Portuguese-ruled state’s culture and tradition. In Goa, if there is stomach pain, people still warm up alcohol and drink it… But Goans when they drink alcohol, they do not lose control. Even if a Goan drink’s alcohol, the next person will not know he has consumed liquor. He will not show it.
“Security of tourists is our topmost priority. The central government has already provided us with Rs 100 crore for developing the tourism infrastructure. We are investing another Rs 50 crore for marketing and advertisement purpose. The tourism department has set up several toilets, changing rooms, bathrooms and other necessary facilities for the convenience of tourists,” he said.Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists are now coming to Goa to enjoy the monsoon. Adventure sports like water rafting during the rainy season has also started in Goa. The maximum number of domestic tourists in Goa are from Bengal.
Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists are now coming to Goa to enjoy the monsoon. Adventure sports like water rafting during the rainy season has also started in Goa. The maximum number of domestic tourists in Goa are from Bengal.
Inputs from NDTV News