Goa’s Tourist Security Force has received a fleet of vehicles from World Travel and Tourism Council, India Initiative.
The industry body has contributed a fleet of 15 four wheelers and seven two wheelers. World Travel & Tourism Council, Indian Initiative has stepped in to assist the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa in setting up the Tourist Security Force (TSF) by donating a fleet of beach and tourist-spot patrolling vehicles.
The fleet equipped with state-of-the-art tracking and monitoring devices as well as wireless transmission services will be deployed along the coastal belt for regular patrolling by the special Tourist Security Force.
The fleet was handed over to the Chief Minister of Goa, Digambar Kamat at an impressive presentation ceremony at Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.
The Goa Government is in the process of setting up of the state Tourist Security Force which is manned by ex-service men especially recruited to safeguard tourists who visit Goa. The special force will guard the beach areas, night markets and other popular tourist hot-spots. The first batch of 50-odd special security guards will be posted soon after being duly screened and trained and will work towards the safety and security of the tourists and will act as a facilitator between tourists and State Police.
Among those who have contributed towards the setting up of the force are The Leela Kempinski Goa, Taj Group of Hotels, Goa Marriott Resort, Cidade de Goa, Ramada, Intercontinental-The Lalit, Kenilworth Beach Resort and Zuri Hotels and Resorts. Tour operators and airlines who made a significant contribution include Le Passage to India, Thomas Cook, Sita Travels, Minar Travels, Caper Tours, Classic Holidays and Kingfisher Airlines, amongst others.
