Draft Annual Plan 2010-11 Government of Goa

Abstract

Goa a tourist paradise on the west coast of the Indian Union has impressive socio-economic, indicators. Some of which are even comparable with the developed nations in the world. Goa has reached the level of replacement in population growth more than a decade ago. The Planning Commission has estimated the poverty at 4.41 %. Per capita income of the State is the highest in the country almost three times the national average. The State has high rate of savings in terms of small savings collection of over Rs.600.00 crore per annum and per capita bank deposits of over Rs. 1.00 lakh. Economy of the State has shown a trend growth rate of over 10% per annum.