The resort, once an “open” hippie, seeks to radically change its image. Goa needs “the richest tourists”, and with beggars who “use drugs” and “cook on buses” the resort will fight. This statement was made by the Minister of Tourism of the state Manohar Ajgaonkar.
“We don’t need tourists who use drugs and tarnish Goa’s image. We do not want tourists to come to Goa and cook on the bus. We want the richest tourists, “he told ANI. This is the main answer given by the Minister to the question about the revival of the tourism industry after the closure in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Ajgaonkar also reiterated several times that the state government was “completely against drugs” and that the former “freedoms” at the resort should be a thing of the past.
“Pressed” at the resort and alcohol lovers. Even before Kovid, on January 31, 2019, the Goa Assembly amended laws regarding alcohol consumption in public places, including beaches. For example, a fine for cluttering public places with bottles and broken glass will be 2,000 rupees (about $ 30). Alcohol parties on the beaches will also be illegal.
These statements are made on the eve of the opening of Goa – the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) in early October announced that charter flights to Goa will begin on October 15 – by the way, Ukrainian flights are also allowed. And from November 15, tourists will be allowed to enter on regular flights.