Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Aug 29: Chief minister Pramod Sawant has asked to allocate Rs 300 crore for development projects from the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard).

A meeting was held with various departments to review various development works sanctioned by Nabard.

The chief minister said that all the projects taken up by the directorate of panchayats were reviewed by himself which include Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC), department of fisheries, public works and water resources under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).

"During the past couple of years, Nabard funds were underutilized for various projects. Earlier the state used to receive Rs 300 crore from Nabard, but due to non utilization this was reduced. However, this time we have requested Nabard to allocate this amount, and Nabard has assured us the funds will be sanctioned under RIDF, " Sawant said.