The Government of Goa considers education as the foundation for human development and a source of cultivation of traits or responsible citizenship.
The directorate of education deals with the organization, development and regulation of School Education in the State of Goa under the provisions of the Goa, Daman & Diu School Education Act, 1984 and rules made thereunder.
The headquarters of the Directorate of Education are located at Panaji, Goa. It is headed by Director of Education who is Ex-officio Joint Secretary (Education) and is assisted by Director (Administration), Joint Director of Accounts, three Deputy Directors of Education for Academic, Adult and Vocational Sections, six Assistant Directors of Education, Vocational Education Officer and Environmental Education Officer, all persons holding Class 1 posts.
Web : http://www.education.goa.gov.in/