The Ports Department in Goa is taking steps to enhance surveillance and security in the state’s rivers by creating a dedicated port surveillance and security system. This initiative aims to monitor all vessels operating in rivers like Zuari and Mandovi, as well as the Cumbharjua canal. Ports Minister Aleixo Sequeira announced that IIT Madras has been enlisted to prepare a detailed project report to assess the feasibility of implementing surveillance and navigation systems. The project involves the use of technologies like VHF, AIS, CCTV, and weather stations. Additionally, efforts are being made to address challenges like sandbar formation at river mouths. During the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Goa Logistics Conference, Sequeira shared plans to develop Goa's islands, particularly focusing on transforming one into a tourist hotspot akin to Singapore's Sentosa island. Furthermore, the government aims to establish a network of green hydrogen products, a marine hydrogen supply center, breakwaters, loading cranes, mooring buoys, and promote submarine tourism with a specific emphasis on scuba diving. These development projects are not only intended to enhance maritime security and logistics but also to attract more industry players to the region. The positive outlook on these initiatives signals a potential boost for Goa's economy and tourism industry in the near future.