Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry

30/05/2026

Goa Leads with First State Cooperative Policy 2026

Goa has become one of the first states in India to release its own State Cooperative Policy, aligning with the Centre’s National Cooperative Policy under the “Sahkar se Samridhi” vision.

The policy was released by Cooperation Minister Subhash Shirodkar and sets a five-year roadmap from 2026 to 2030 focused on modernizing the sector. It aims to bring efficiency and transparency through digitisation of cooperative societies and dedicated dispute resolution via a proposed cooperative tribunal. The policy expands cooperatives into high-potential areas like fisheries, horticulture, cold storage, logistics, dairy, fodder cultivation, and even IT, while strengthening traditional sectors like agriculture and small industries. A major thrust is autonomy with professionalism, supported by training institutes for cooperative staff and department officials. It also addresses financial health of cooperative banks and credit societies, with branch managers made accountable for recovery to reduce NPAs.

The framework was drafted by a committee led by Advocate Narendra Sawaikar and builds on the principles of the National Cooperative Policy 2025, adapted to Goa’s specific needs under “Swayampurna Goa@2037”.

GCCI was an active part of the policy process and gave valuable inputs through its President Ms Pratima Dhond & DG Sanjay Amonkar

At the launch in Porvorim, agreements were signed with GCCI, GIPARD and the Biodiversity Board, and nine online service modules for cooperative institutions were unveiled. GCCI President Pratima Dhond and Director General Sanjay Amonkar represented the Chamber at the event.

The way forward is clear: build capacity, digitize operations, strengthen governance, and link cooperatives to market demand. By handholding weaker societies, promoting youth participation, and creating sector-specific federations, Goa’s cooperatives can drive rural entrepreneurship, employment, and self-reliance.

This policy positions cooperatives as engines of inclusive growth for a self-reliant Goa and a developed India. GCCI remains committed to working with the Government, NABARD, and cooperative institutions to turn this roadmap into results on the ground.

20/05/2026

GCCI suggestions to JERC on Draft Transmission & Distribution Licence ED Goa

19/05/2026

08/05/2026

Strengthening Goa’s MSME Backbone: GCCI’s Aadhar Stambh Initiative Gains Momentum

Chaired by Shri Manguirish Pai Raiker, Chairman, MSME Aadhar Stambh Cell, GCCI, we held a key stakeholders meeting this week to align Goa’s MSME support ecosystem.

In attendance:
Heads of leading banks
Marc Global – Financial & compliance partners
Department of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Govt of Goa
Senior GCCI MSME Committee members

Why MSME Aadhar Stambh Matters:
The cell acts as a single-window handholding platform for Goan MSMEs with 3 clear aims:
Compliance Made Simple: Fast-track Udyam, FSSAI, GST, IEC, and subsidy approvals.
Access to Finance: Direct interface with banks for CGTMSE, PMEGP, and working capital without collateral roadblocks.
Market & Scale-Up Linkages: Connect MSMEs to 5-star hotels, export houses, and GeM/ONDC platforms. No ‘setting’, only ‘system’.

What’s Next:
GCCI MSME Clinic – South Goa Collectorate, Late May 2026
We’re taking Aadhar Stambh to the ground. One day, all departments, all banks, under one roof. If you’re a Goan MSME facing delays in licenses, finance, or market access – block your calendar. Details to follow.

Goa has 1.05 Cr tourists, 30.000 registered MSMEs, and youth with ideas. Aadhar Stambh is GCCI’s bridge between them.

Calling all Goan entrepreneurs: DM us your biggest bottleneck. We’ll bring the right officer to the Clinic.

10/04/2026

Hon CM Dr Pramod Sawant released the Special issue of the GCCI Bulletin on the Goa Budget. GCCI President Ms Pratima Dhond, Mr Yatin Kakodkar, Mr Manoj Caculo & Mr Sanjay Amonkar were present.

08/04/2026

Shri Abhir Hede has been appointed as the new Director for Information & Publicity. Ms Ambika Dhakenkar Dy Director GCCI congratulated Mr Hede on behalf of the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry.