About “Swayampurna Goa – Vocal for Local Program”
The “Swayampurna Goa – Vocal for Local Programme”, is an initiative of the Directorate of Agriculture, aimed to advance the vision and objectives of the Goa State Amrit Kaal Agriculture Policy. The program promotes indigenous produce, strengthens market opportunities, and supports sustainable livelihoods for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs across the state.
As a key intervention under the Goa State Amrit Kaal Agriculture Policy, the initiative will drive the development of resilient agricultural value chains through the promotion of organic commodities, local farm products, GI-tagged produce, and entrepreneurship led growth.
Over the next 90-150 days, focused efforts will be undertaken to enhance production, value addition, branding, and market access, contributing to a self-reliant, competitive, and sustainable agricultural economy in Goa.
Programme Events held under “Swayampurna Goa – Vocal for Local Program”
The Swayampurna Goa – Vocal for Local Programme (SG-VLP) was formally launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, on 14th August 2026, marking a focused Government’s effort to strengthen local production, value addition, market access and agri-entrepreneurship across Goa.
Led by the Directorate of Agriculture, with ASSOCHAM as the Industry Partner and EY as the Technical & Knowledge Partner, the programme brings together Government Departments, farmers, FPOs, SHGs, entrepreneurs, technical institutions and markets under a time-bound 90–150 day action framework.
As an early action under SG-VLP, the CoE Indo-Israel Vegetable & Flower Seedling Distribution Programme, graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, translated the Vocal for Local vision into direct farmer-level intervention.
High-quality vegetable and marigold seedlings were distributed to farmers to promote scientific cultivation, quality planting material, improved productivity and demand-oriented production.
By linking technology, quality inputs, local cultivation and market opportunities, the program seeks to increase the availability of locally grown vegetables and flowers, reduce dependence on outside supply wherever feasible, strengthen farmer-market linkages and improve livelihood opportunities—demonstrating how targeted Government support can convert local production potential into visible economic outcomes.
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