Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Goa celebrates its Statehood Day on May 30 every year to mark the occasion when it became the 25th state of India in 1987. After over 450 years of Portuguese rule and subsequent liberation in 1961, Goa was initially a Union Territory along with Daman and Diu. Its elevation to statehood on May 30, 1987, was a recognition of its distinct cultural, historical, and linguistic identity. The 2025 celebrations highlight 39 years of statehood, with cultural events, exhibitions, and commemorations that emphasize Goa’s progress, heritage, and its significant place within the Indian Union.