Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with beneficiaries ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa programme’ via video conferencing. Goa Chief Minister Promod Sawant was also present on the occasion.
Goa means nature and tourism, but today it also means new model of development and a reflection of collective efforts, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during interaction with beneficiaries and stakeholders of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa’ programme.
The Prime Minister further said that Goa achieved a 100 per cent target of providing electricity connection to every household.
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“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. In Har Ghar Jal Abhiyan – Goa First 100 per cent! In the matter of giving free ration to the poor – Goa 100 per cent,” he added.
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.
(With inputs from ANI)
