Second attempt: Workation hubs on cards at Morjim, Ashwem, Colva
The Goa Information Technology Development Corporation (GITDC) has announced plans to set up workation hubs at Morjim, Ashwem and Colva as part of a fresh initiative to attract digital nomads and remote-working tourists to the state's coastal belt.
The project will be implemented through a public-private partnership and the GITDC has begun scouting for private investors to design, build, finance, and operate the hubs for 20 years. After the concession period is completed, ownership of the structure will be handed over to govt. The concession period may be extended by an additional 10 years, subject to performance criteria outlined in the concession agreement, said officials.
Classified as multi-utility structures, these will serve as co-working spaces as well as a lounge with showers for travellers who wish to combine work with leisure. The facilities will be designed to cater to the growing segment of digital nomads, freelancers, and remote-working professionals seeking an integrated 'work-vacation' lifestyle in Goa.
Under the proposed model, the private concessionaire will bear the full cost of construction and development, in line with the designs, specifications, and regulatory requirements set out in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
With this move, GITDC aims to enable local economic activity through sustainable tourism infrastructure. Morjim, Ashwem, and Colva are popular beaches that attract a steady influx of international and domestic tourists.
In 2022, the IT department had outlined a proposal to promote a workation (work and vacation) concept by spending about Rs 11 crore on co-working spaces on the beach. However, due to objections, the proposal lost steam.
The scope of the project included developing all allied facilities essential for a fully functional workation hub, including seating areas, high-speed internet infrastructure, collaborative zones, and ancillary amenities that support a productive yet relaxed work environment.
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