Goa Halts State-Funded Foreign Travel for Officials

The Goa government has banned all state-funded foreign travel for public servants. This move is in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to conserve foreign exchange. Previously approved trips are also cancelled, according to a memo from the state Finance Department.

The Goa government has announced an immediate ban on all foreign travel funded by the state exchequer for public servants. This decision aligns with a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conserve foreign exchange.

A memorandum issued by the state Finance Department revealed the cancellations, stating that any prior approvals for official foreign trips are rescinded.

The directive, communicated by Under Secretary Naresh Gaude of the Finance Revenue and Control, underscores Goa’s commitment to stringent fiscal policies.