Goa Liberation Day

• 20 Dec 2023

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19^th every year to commemorate the state's liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961.

• The Indian government waited for 14 years after independence to move troops to Goa because it was a sensitive issue and the government did not want to risk a war with Portugal.
• In 1961, the Indian Government launched Operation Vijay and annexed Daman and Diu and Goa with the Indian mainland on 19^th December.
  • As a result, Goa, Daman, and Diu became Union Territories of India.
• Goa continued to be a Union Territory till 1987 and then was given statehood by becoming the 25^th state of India.
  • 30^th May is celebrated as the Statehood Day of Goa.
• Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Goa:
  • Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary
  • Mollem National Park

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