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Economic Profile of Goa

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POPULATION (2001 census) 1347668
MALES 687248
FEMALES 660420
URBAN POPULATION % 49.47
LITERACY RATE (census 2001) in % 82
MALE LITERACY in % 88.4
MALE LITERATE in numbers 541032
FEMALE LITERACY in % 75.4
FEMALE LITERATE in numbers 444530
NSDP at current prices *(2001-2002) 6736 Rs Crores *(2001-202)
PER CAPITA NSDP (2001-2002) at current prices 444530

(2002)P: Provisional
*(2002-03): Advanced Estimates
*(2001-02): Quick Estimate
*(2000-01): Provisional Estimate
NSDP: Net State Domestic product
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of respective State Governments (As on March 26, 2004), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India

MAJOR INDUSTRIES IN GOA
  • Fisheries Cultivation
  • Ectronic Industry
  • mining industry
  • Iron Ore Industry
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Handicrafts

  • Pottery & Terra-cotta :- are traditional crafts with utility-cum-decorative items produced by the potters with artistic perfection and realistic finish. The items produced include flower garden pots, bowls with floral designs, figures of saints, Gods' and Godesses' and animals, ashtrays and pen holders. etc.

  • Brass metal ware craft :- while utensils of utility are made of sheet metal (copper), brass metal casting is a craft passed on from one generation to another practiced on hereditary basis. The items produced include oil lamps in various designs, candle stands, temple towers, church bells, ashtrays, etc.



  • Wooden laquerware/Wood turning :- The items produced are cradels, babycarts, toys, corner stands, etc.

  • Crochet & embroidery :- Works such as table cloths, children and ladies gartments, pillow and cussion covers, linen, etc.

  • Bamboo Craft :- such as flower baskets, mats, and letter-holders, pen stands, fans and other decorative items.

  • Fiber craft :- shopping bags, ladies purses, coasters and wall hangings, etc. made of banana or sisal Fiber.

  • Jute Macrame craft :- decorative bags, belts, wall hanging, lamp shades, flower pots, hangers, etc.

  • Coconut mask carving :- done oIndustries based on agricultural products have enough scope i.e., sugar mills, jute mills, edible oil mills, spices and agro based industries have a good potential.
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