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Goa's IT Minister rohan khaunte announced a finalized document proposing restrictions on social media access for minors under 16 nationwide. The state will submit this to the Union IT Minister, citing concerns over detrimental effects on students. Simultaneously, Goa is seeking public feedback on its draft AI policy, aiming to boost AI skilling and leverage local talent.

Goa Police on Thursday arrested and subsequently released on bail former revenue minister and Porvorim MLA rohan khaunte for alleged wrongfully restraining and assaulting BJP spokesperson Premanand Mahambre after he raised certain issues pertaining to Kaunte’s assets and business.

With its plan to attract private investment in its premium properties stuck even five years after signing of the agreements, tourism minister rohan khaunte said if the project proponents fail to kick-start the projects, then the government would revisit its decisions.

Tourism minister rohan khaunte said on Saturday that the state government will get over Rs 40 crore from the Union government for next year's exposition of the sacred relics of St Francis Xavier.

Goa's tourism minister, rohan khaunte, has called on stakeholders to embrace the 'Goa Road Map' adopted at the recent G20 meeting, which aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. The road map consists of five pillars: green tourism, digitization, skills enhancement, tourism micro, small and medium enterprises, and destination management. Khaunte emphasized the importance of recognizing that the success of green tourism is linked to strengthening the other four pillars. Khaunte also commented on the state's shack policy, stating that he will not allow politics to influence it.

Tourism minister rohan khaunte said on Saturday that an integrated plan will soon be worked out with a view to ensuring coordinated work by all stakeholder agencies for the upkeep of the state’s beaches. Khaunte, along with Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas and Curtorim MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, visited Colva, Benaulim and Sernabatim beaches with a view to exploring ways to make South Goa beaches more attractive, cleaner and safer.

Information technology minister rohan khaunte said on Wednesday that his department is monitoring social media influencers who have been defaming the tourist state with their "cheap tricks".

Tourism minister rohan khaunte said that the government has taken a clear stand against drugs and police have conducted several raids over the last few days.

The tourism department is working on a policy for homestays and it will be introduced at the earliest, said tourism minister rohan khaunte on Monday.

Porvorim MLA rohan khaunte has opposed the state government's move to shift the cruise boats from the Santa Monica jetty to at Britona and Betim jetties .

Opposition MLAs on Friday met Goa governor Satya Pal Malik and sought his intervention in the case of the recent arrest of former revenue minister Rohan Khanute.