GOVERNMENT SETS UP DEDICATED HELPLINE FOR STRANDED PEOPLE
Panaji: May 2, 2020
The Government of Goa in an effort to facilitate the movement of stranded people back home has set up dedicated helpline numbers to answer any queries on interstate travel.
The residents of Goa stranded in various parts of country intending to return to the State and persons of other states stranded in Goa may register on www.goaonline.gov.in or call on helpline 0832- 2419550 or email covid-nodal.goa@nic.in or may also whatsapp on 9423702575. The NRIs from Goa who wish to return to the state may apply online on nri.goa.gov.in/nri-asst-form.html.
State government is devising a SOP for bulk transport for those who do not have their own transport arrangement. As per existing order, the permit will be issued in consultation and agreement with the sending and receiving states for the movement by road. And the applicants will be informed by sms accordingly.