goa had become a part of india in 1990.
goa had become a part of india in 1990.
in which year goa had become a part of india?
1990
the goa opinion poll was a referendum held in the state of goa, india, on 16 january 1967, to decide the future of the union territory of goa, daman and diu within the indian union. although popularly called an opinion poll, it was in fact, a referendum, as the results of the poll were binding on the government of india. the referendum offered the people of goa a choice between continuing as a union territory or merging with the state of maharashtra. it is the only referendum to have been held in independent india. the people of goa voted against the merger and goa continued to be a union territory. subsequently, in 1987, goa became a full-fledged state within the indian union.
goa special status
the theme for goa sand art festival 2011 was “marine life – unseen treasures under water”. people can witness some breath taking sand sculptures depicting the theme. in addition to other artists, this year goa sand art festival will feature one of the world renowned sand sculptors from uk, simon smith-the sand wizard. a master of his trade, simon’s work of art have been commissioned and admired across the globe.
goa sand art festival