On January 2, 2025, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant held a press briefing after a pre-budget meeting with key government officials. The primary focus of the meeting was to explore potential new sources of revenue and to improve the financial management system in the state.

CM Sawant emphasized the need for innovative strategies to increase Goa’s revenue and stressed the significance of resource optimization for sustainable economic development. He noted that careful planning would be critical in ensuring the state’s financial future remains strong and effective.

This pre-budget meeting is part of the government’s preparations for the coming fiscal year, where they aim to tackle economic challenges and implement policies that will benefit Goan residents.