Goa to Introduce Uniform Color Scheme for Government Buildings
PANAJI, India, March 28 – The Goa government will implement a uniform color scheme for all state-owned buildings to enhance their appearance and establish a cohesive identity, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced during the budget presentation on March 26.
“To improve the appearance of government buildings across the state, I propose that all government structures be painted in a uniform color. This will not only enhance their aesthetic value but also give a sense of uniformity and identity to public institutions,” Sawant said.
When opposition lawmakers questioned the move, the Chief Minister humorously clarified that the chosen color would not be saffron. The state has also begun a structural audit of government buildings, with plans to implement necessary reinforcements based on expert assessments. “The structural audit of government buildings has begun. Based on the detailed consultancy report, necessary measures to strengthen the structures will be taken on a fast-track basis,” Sawant said.
A similar audit will be conducted for heritage buildings across Goa, with restoration work planned based on the findings to preserve historical sites. The government has allocated ₹273 crore ($33 million) in the budget for constructing new government buildings, as well as for the maintenance and repair of existing structures. Repair work has already commenced on South Goa’s Old Collectorate and Police Headquarters buildings, Sawant noted.
In addition, the government plans to introduce eco-friendly measures such as vertical gardens to mitigate urban heat and will implement a new road engineering and design policy to develop green corridors along major highways, improving both aesthetics and public safety.
