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Goa Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant said on Friday that heritage and development are complementary rather than competing forces in nation-building, describing 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi' as India's developmental philosophy rather than merely a slogan. Addressing the National Conference on Goan Architecture and Sustainability, Sawant said Goa aims to serve as India's "living laboratory" for sustainable architecture, blending modern and traditional design. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and BJP Rajya Sabha member Sadanand Shet Tanavade also attended the event.
Goa Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant said on Friday that heritage and development should be viewed as partners rather than competitors in nation-building, describing the phrase 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi' as reflective of India's broader developmental philosophy rather than a mere political slogan.
Sawant made the remarks while addressing the National Conference on Goan Architecture and Sustainability, held in the state. He said Goa's vision was to position itself as India's "living laboratory" for sustainable architecture, where modern design approaches and traditional building practices coexist.
The Chief Minister's comments come amid continued policy attention on balancing heritage conservation with development pressures in Goa, a state known for its distinct architectural character shaped by Indo-Portuguese influences, laterite construction, and coastal building traditions.
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also present at the conference, alongside BJP Rajya Sabha member Sadanand Shet Tanavade. The presence of central government representatives at the event points to continued engagement between state and central authorities on architectural and heritage policy in Goa.
The conference forms part of broader discussions on sustainable architecture in the state, an area of growing relevance given Goa's ongoing development pressures, tourism-driven construction activity, and efforts to preserve its traditional built heritage alongside new infrastructure and real estate growth.
Details on specific policy measures, funding commitments, or heritage conservation initiatives discussed during the conference were not elaborated upon in the available report, nor was further information provided on the scope, duration, or additional speakers featured at the event.
Source: PTI
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