Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji
Panaji, Oct 15: The Goa government will organise the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ programme across 10 talukas on October 17 to enable citizens to directly approach ministers and government officials for assistance with public grievances and information on welfare schemes.
The programme will be held from 10 am to 1 pm at designated venues across the state under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, with the objective of making government services more accessible and ensuring that citizens can avail themselves of various welfare schemes and departmental services.
In North Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will preside over the programme at SSA Government College, Virnoda, Pernem. Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar will attend the programme at Gymkhana Hall, Narayan Zantye College of Commerce, Bicholim, while Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar will be present at KTC Bus Stand Hall, Valpoi, Sattari.
Art and Culture Minister Ramesh Tawadkar will preside over the programme at Village Panchayat Hall, Gudiwada, Neura, in Tiswadi.
In South Goa, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane will attend the programme at Ravindra Bhavan, Fatorda, Margao. Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Dessai will preside over the programme at Rajiv Kala Mandir, Betora, Ponda, while Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte will be present at Ravindra Bhavan, near Baina Beach, Vasco, in Mormugao.
Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho will attend the programme at Municipality Hall, Bazaarwado, Sanguem, while Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar will be present at Kirlapal-Dabhal Panchayat Hall, Dabal, Codli, Dharbandora. Public Works Minister Digambar Kamat will preside over the programme at Ravindra Bhavan, Chaudi, Canacona.
During the programme, citizens will be able to approach dedicated departmental counters to obtain information and assistance regarding government services and welfare schemes.
The Revenue Department will provide assistance through the Deputy Collector/Mamlatdar counter. The Directorate of Social Welfare will offer information on the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS) and other welfare initiatives, while the Directorate of Women and Child Development will provide guidance on the Griha Aadhar Scheme, Laadli Laxmi and other schemes.
The Directorate of Agriculture will provide information on various agricultural schemes and distribute application forms and scheme booklets to help beneficiaries understand the available benefits and application procedures.
The government has urged citizens to visit the designated venue in their respective taluka to interact directly with ministers and departmental representatives, seek clarification on welfare schemes and obtain assistance in resolving their grievances.
The initiative is part of the state government's efforts to bring public services closer to citizens and facilitate direct communication between the administration and the people.