Goa Cabinet Clears One-Time Tax for Construction Vehicles; Approves Library Policy; Extends Debt Relief Scheme Till 2027 - Goemkarponn

Govt plans to modernise, expand library ecosystem

Policy focuses on boosting reading habit   Panaji: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the Goa State Library Policy 2024–34, setting in motion an ambitious plan to modernise and expand the state’s library ecosystem over the next decade, with a strong focus on digital access, rural outreach and promotion of reading culture. The policy has been approved with the objective of promoting and strengthening a reading culture across the state, Chief…

Goa Cabinet Clears One-Time Tax for Construction Vehicles; Approves Library Policy; Extends Debt Relief Scheme Till 2027 - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Cabinet has approved the Goa Motor Vehicle Tax Amendment Ordinance 2026, paving the way for a revised taxation system for construction equipment vehicles. Under the new framework, a one-time tax will be levied at the time of registration, replacing the existing system of recurring taxes. The revised structure will apply exclusively to construction-related vehicles, a move aimed at simplifying compliance and bring…

Goa Cabinet Approves State Library Policy Ahead of World Book Day

Panaji: State government on Wednesday approved the Goa Library Policy which will encourage the updation of the librarians, while encouraging reading habit amongst the citizens of the state. Addressing a press conference after chairing the state cabinet meeting, chief minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that under this policy, the concept of e-libraries would be introduced across the state… Source