Goa Investment Promotion Board approves six projects
Panaji: The Goa Investment Promotion Board (IPB) has approved six projects including a mini-India theme park at Pernem in North Goa, a senior official said.
“The Board chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday approved the six investment proposals in the state to the tune of Rs 310 crore and employment potential of 2450 people,” State Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho, who is a member of the IPB told reporters.
He said that amongst all the projects, one of the important one, was mini-India theme park which is proposed at Pernem taluka in North Goa.
He said that Pune-based real estate firm Bramhacorp Theme Park LLP was given approval by the Board to set up the Mini India theme park on private land at Pernem.
Godinho said that the company plans to put up a theme park using miniature models of historical monuments, while also showcasing folk dances, festivals, spices, and cuisine close to Manohar International Airport, Mopa.
The investment by a subsidiary of Kirloskar Group is amongst the projects that were approved on Tuesday.
He said that the subsidiary, Karad Projects and Motors Limited, intends to start operations and create over 1,100 jobs along the Sanquelim-Amona belt.
