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.
"India set the goal of being free from open defecation. Goa achieved this target 100 per cent. The country has set a target of providing electricity connection to every household. Goa got it 100 per cent. The initiative of Swayampurna Goa was launched on October 1, 2020. Under this programme, a state government officer is appointed as 'Swayampurna Mitra'. The Mitra visits a designated panchayat or municipality, interacts with people, coordinates with multiple government departments and ensures that various government schemes and benefits are available to the eligible beneficiaries.
The infrastructure being developed in Goa will also help in increasing the income of farmers, livestock farmers and fishermen. This year, the fund for modernisation of rural infrastructure in Goa has been increased by five times as compared to earlier, he said.
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