The press conference led by the Chairman of the ST Corporation and the Director of the Tribal Welfare Department focused on enhancing opportunities and welfare initiatives for the ST community in Goa. Discussions included a proposal to reserve four assembly seats in Goa’s Assembly for Scheduled Tribes, which the Goa government has submitted to the Central government.

The leaders emphasized promoting self-reliance and socio-political representation for the ST community, strengthening support through various government schemes, and ensuring the participation of local self-help groups in developmental initiatives​.