GOA

A Brief on the city:

Goa, a tiny emerald land on the west coast of India,

Education:

Goa University, established in June 1985, is located on a picturesque campus spread over 427.49 acres area of Taleigao Plateau overlooking the Zuari Estuary, within close vicinity of the capital city of Panaji, in North Goa. Besides being the most important location for post-graduate studies, it also serves as the academic nerve-centre of the higher education system in Goa. Today Goa University, is a university of affiliated colleges, 55 of which are distributed across Goa, Goa enjoys a place of pride in the country as one of the most literate states of India.

Culture and Tourism:

The state of Goa, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship.Tourism is its primary industry. Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see a large number of Indian tourists. Major tourist attractions include: Bom Jesus Basilica, Fort Aguada, a wax museum on Indian culture and a heritage museum. The Churches and Convents of Goa have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Read More

Important Contact Address ICCR:

Name & Designation	Address	Contacts
Regional Director/ Officer	ICCR (Goa), Ground Floor Francis Luis Gomes District Library, Behind Rosary Church Navelim Salcette - 403 707 Goa	Tel No. 0832-2757091, 2757092 Fax No. 0832-2730035 8554907993 (Sh. S.S. Rawat) E-mail: rogoa[dot]iccr[at]gov[dot]in; iccrgoa[at]gmail[dot]com

FRRO:

FRRO Goa,	Foreigners Branch, Goa Police Head Quarters, Opposite to Azad Maidan, Panaji. Pin : 403 001	08322428623 (Tel) 08322428623 (Fax) Email: frrogoa[at]nic[dot]in