The Goa government through its mineral policy 2013, envisages promotion of tourism in the mining belt of the state and create employment opportunities for people of the particular area. The policy states that mining related to tourism would be promoted to create awareness, educate the masses and provide employment opportunities to local people.The government said that geological Parks would be set up in the state wherever and whenever feasible. The State government will set up a mineral advisory committee, comprising of technical experts and professional institutions, to advise undertaking welfare and socio-economic development of mineral bearing and its surrounding areas.