New Delhi:The Central government has allocated Rs 500 core to Goa to modernise rural infrastructure, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lauding the development works in Goa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Goa means a new model of development and a reflection of collective efforts. After interacting with the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa programme', he said, "When we get the support of the government and the hard work of the people, how change comes, how self-confidence comes, we all experienced this during our discussion with the beneficiaries of Swayampurna Goa."
"Goa means nature and tourism, but today it also means a new model of development and a reflection of collective efforts. Goa means solidarity for development from panchayat to administration," he added. The Prime Minister further stated that Goa achieved a 100 per cent target of providing electricity connection to every household.