Goa CM, Pramod Sawant launches an exclusive Konkani content OTT platform, Planet Goem

Planet Marathi OTT, founder Akshay Bardapurkar revealed his new venture, Planet Goem in Goa today. The entity aims to boost Goa’s media, entertainment and culture economy. It was launched by the Chief Minister Of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant. Planet Goem is an over-the-top service (OTT) that will offer exclusive Konkani language (original and dubbed) content through films, web series, talk shows, plays, short format videos, music and news.
Beyond an OTT, Planet Goem aims to make Goa a preferred destination for media and entertainment needs. In line with this, a film institute will be founded and established in the state with an affiliation to a recognised global university. Some of the courses offered will be in animation, Web 3.0 Technologies, Gaming and Blockchain to prepare students for the coming digital age. This film institute will offer diploma, degree and certificate courses and masterclasses by world-class faculty. Planet Goem will also work towards setting up an international standard skill centre with facilities for production, post-production, animation, skill centre’s and high-end technology in filmmaking.
Earlier this year, Bardapurkar met up with the CM of Goa to discuss the prospects and potential of the sector and has finally come through with his vision. Commenting on the launch, Dr Pramod Sawant said, “Our state welcomes Planet Goem with open arms. The various offerings including OTT, the film institute and the studio is a welcome boost to our economy, which will benefit from being diversified from its dependence on tourism. Our rich cultural heritage and language will now get an organised web platform aimed at increasing the recognition and popularity of our humble Konkani industry. We are confident about Akshay Bardapurkar’s vision for the industry, careers and facilities and will extend our support towards initiatives meant for the betterment of Goa.”
Adding to that, Akshay Bardapurkar said, “Regional industries are an untapped gold mine of immense potential and power. Planet Marathi OTT has seen a great run in Goa and has earned eager audiences who have given Marathi content so much love. Goa’s entertainment sector remains unexplored and we wish to put the spotlight on the capabilities of this industry and its talent. Our focus will be to advance opportunities for the state of Goa by creating varied opportunities through web content, learning and training avenues and by creating Goa’s very own film city.”