Goa celebrates its statehood day.
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- Goa celebrated its statehood day on 30th May.
- It was on this day in 1987 Goa became the 25th state of the Indian Union.
- Before this, Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was a union territory. Statehood helped in shaping Goa’s distinct identity.
- It’s a day to reflect on people’s achievements and evolve a strategy to achieve a prosperous and advanced state – Pramod Sawant, Goa chief minister.