With the goal of preparing and implementing a balanced forward-looking budget for the state, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant chaired a Pre-Budget Meeting at Mantralaya, Porvorim on Thursday.
The discussions with the Chief Secretary, Secretaries, and Heads of Departments (HoDs) of the Government of Goa; emphasised the importance of innovation, accountability, and efficiency in budget preparation and execution. “Together, we aim to build a stronger and more self-reliant Goa,” asserted the Chief Minister.
Primary points discussed:
•𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: Departments have been asked to actively identify and implement innovative ways to boost revenue.
•𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: A significant focus was placed on addressing underutilization of allocated budgets. Departments must ensure effective and timely utilization of resources to prevent inefficiencies.
•𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬: All Departments, Corporations, and Autonomous Bodies are directed to explore strategies to monetize existing assets, for self-sufficiency and revenue enhancement.
•𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: Reforms in service delivery processes are essential for efficiency and improved citizen satisfaction. Departments shall simplify procedures to maximize impact.
•𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Departments shall also conduct regular evaluations of Corporations and Autonomous Bodies under their purview to ensure optimal performance, relevance, and output.
