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Integrated coastal management, strict enforcement of CRZ norms, a dedicated tourer constabulary system, technological formation cleaning, and community-led eco-tourism models emerged arsenic the cardinal takeaways of a three-day vulnerability sojourn to Goa undertaken by a delegation led by Bapatla territory Collector Dr. V. Vinod Kumar.
The team, visited Goa from February 19 to 21, to analyse champion practices successful tourism regulation, safety, biology management, and stakeholder engagement.
In an enactment with The Hindu on Monday (February 23, 2026), the Collector said that the sojourn was successful enactment with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s imaginativeness to make the Bapatla seashore arsenic a diversified and sustainable destination.
The squad met Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, who emphasised prime hospitality and innovative tourism experiences. Prominent beaches specified arsenic Calangute Beach, Baga Beach, Candolim Beach, and Colva Beach were inspected to survey shack allocation, amenities, and revenue-sharing models.
Interactions were held with the Tourist Police, Drishti Marine for lifeguard and rescue systems, Eco Stan Pvt. Ltd. for coagulated discarded management, and the Captain of Ports Department connected maritime clearances. Officials of the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority and the Goa State Biodiversity Board briefed the delegation connected biology safeguards and biodiversity conservation.
The squad besides examined community-based tourism initiatives, including a homestay exemplary successful the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary, stream cruise operations and spice farm-based experiential tourism.
The delegation aboriginal met Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who suggested mapping coastal assets successful enactment with CRZ norms for structured development.
