PMNarendra Modisaid that the Union government is giving priority to tourist states forvaccination, and that Goa would play an important role in reviving the countrystourismsector.

He also said that the Union Government would provide free visas to 5 lakh international tourists, to boost tourism. Calling Goa a state of boundless possibilities, he said that Goa is not just a state of the country but a strong marker of Brand India.

Modi praised healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the Covid vaccination programme in Goa, which completed 100% coverage of the first dose to the eligible Population. He was interacting with them to mark the states completion of that milestone.

Modi said it is important that Goa has administered the first dose to 100% of the eligible population, stating that when hotel employees, taxi drivers and shopkeepers are vaccinated, tourists will come to Goa with a sense of safety.