Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant emphasised the need for a grant of ₹300 crore for the exposition of St. Francis Xavier, ₹700 crore for water augmentation projects; at the Pre-Budget Meeting chaired by Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi today.
Dr Sawant was accompanied by Principal Secretary (Finance), Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS. Financial support for the Konkan Railway to strengthen connectivity and economic growth in the state, was also asked for, according to the social media post of the Chief Minister.
“These initiatives are essential for Goa’s development, and I am certain they shall be included in the upcoming Union Budget 2024-2025,” asserted Dr. Sawant.
