Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Goa on December 19, to attend Goa Liberation Day celebrations.
vents were held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Goa.
On the occasion, Prime Minister felicitated the freedom fighters and veterans of Operation Vijay.
Goa Liberation Day
Goa Liberation Day is observed on December 19 every year. This Day marks the success of Operation Vijay, which was undertaken by Indian Armed Forces to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule. The day is celebrated to commemorate the Indian armed forces annexing Portuguese-ruled Goa. On this day, India was completely free from European rule.
Inauguration of multiple development projects
On the occasion, Prime Minister inaugurated following development projects:
Renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum
Super Speciality Block at Goa Medical College
New South Goa District Hospital
Aviation Skill development Center at Mopa Airport
Gas-insulated Substation at Dabolim-Navelim, Margao.
Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the India International University of Legal Education as well as Research of Trust at Goa.