Annual Plan 2000-2001 Part - Plan in Outline- Analysis of Sectoral Outlays and Statistical Statements Goa

Abstract

The State is bestowed by the nature with lovely coastal tracks along the Arabian Sea and beautiful hill ranges of Western Ghats. The soil structure is predominantly lateritic and the coastal tracks are, however, alluvial flat. The climatic conditions are pleasant and normal throughout the year. The temperature generally ranges from mean minimum of 20°C to mean maximum of 35° C. Monsoon enters normally in the first week of June. The State receives good rainfall on an average of 2500 mm. annually, mostly during June to September period which is drained out by extensive network of water ways. There are five important rivers namely Tiracol Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal, and Talpona. All these rivers flow westward into the Arabian sea.