Goa Statehood Day 2023: History, Significance, and Special things you will get in the State

Goa Statehood Day 2023: Goa commemorates its founding day on May 30 every year because the state gained its complete independence on that date in 1987. Even after India had been independent for 14 years, Goa was still ruled by the Portuguese. On December 19, 1961, the Portuguese were forced out of Goa. On December 19, Goa celebrates Liberation Day. Let's examine its background and importance.

History of Goa Statehood Day

Goa is the fourth-smallest state in terms of people and the smallest state in terms of land in India. Goa is well-known throughout the world for its stunning beaches and impressive architecture. Goa was a colony of Portugal until 1961. Goa was under Portuguese control for roughly 450 years.

In 1947, when India became independent, the Portuguese were asked to depart Goa. The Portuguese, though, declined. Operation Vijay was carried out by India in 1961, leading to the annexation of Goa, Daman, and Diu by the Indian mainland.

Elections were held in Goa when it became a full state, and on December 20, 1962, Shri Dayanand Bhandarkar became the state's first elected chief minister.

Due to Goa's being close to Maharashtra, there was also discussion about the two states merging. A referendum was held in 1967, and the people of Goa decided to continue as a union territory. Goa was later granted full statehood on May 30, 1987, becoming the 25th state in the Indian Republic.

Significance of Goa Statehood Day 2023 

Goa commemorates May 30 as its founding day. Goa received full statehood on May 30, 1987, and Daman and Diu became independent union territories. Since that time, Goa has designated May 30 as its Statehood Day. Following its founding, Panaji received the title of Goa's capital and the designation of Konkani as the official language. Goa hosts several cultural events as part of its statehood day festivities.

Special Things you will get in Goa 

• Cashew Nuts

• Goan Spices

• Feni

• Goan Handicrafts

• Wooden Crafts

• Painted Tiles

• Kunbi Saari

•  Sea Shell Crafts

•  Coconut Crafts

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