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Goa CM Pramod Sawant Supports Farmers with ₹3.68 Crore Aid After Unseasonal Rains

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant distributed sanction letters to farmers under Goa's Shetkari Aadhar Nidhi Scheme, providing ₹3.68 crore in aid to 3,950 farmers affected by unseasonal rains. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to transparent and sensitive support for sustainable agriculture. The announcement followed the BJP-MGP alliance's victory in the Zilla Panchayat elections, where they secured 30 out of 50 seats. These local body results are seen as a key indicator ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections.

Key Points: Goa CM Distributes ₹3.68 Crore Aid to Farmers Under Shetkari Aadhar Nidhi

  • Financial aid for rain-affected farmers
  • BJP-MGP alliance wins local polls
  • Support under PM Modi's leadership
  • Zilla Panchayat results shape 2027 strategy
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Goa: CM Pramod Sawant distributes sanctions letters to farmers under Shetkari Aadhar Nidhi Scheme

Goa CM Pramod Sawant distributed sanction letters to 3,950 farmers under the Shetkari Aadhar Nidhi Scheme, providing ₹3.68 crore in aid for rain losses.

Goa: CM Pramod Sawant distributes sanctions letters to farmers under Shetkari Aadhar Nidhi Scheme
"ensuring timely assistance with transparency and sensitivity, making farming secure, sustainable, and dignified. - CM Pramod Sawant"

Sankhalim, January 3

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Saturday, distributed sanction letters under the Shetkari Aadhar Nidhi Scheme to the farmers who suffered losses due to unseasonal rains.

Speaking to ANI, Sawant informed that this year, 3,950 farmers have benefited under the scheme, with financial assistance totalling Rs 3.68 crore.

The Chief Minister reaffirmed the Government of Goa's commitment to standing with farmers through thick and thin, "ensuring timely assistance with transparency and sensitivity, making farming secure, sustainable, and dignified."

"Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the Government of Goa will ensure proper agricultural support is provided to farmers in all sectors," Sawant said.

Meanwhile, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the Goa local body elections last week, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant dedicated the success to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the state's people.

He also congratulated all the successful BJP candidates and thanked the rural voters of Goa. "I heartily congratulate all those BJP candidates who have won. I dedicate this victory to Prime Minister Modi and the people of Goa. I also thank those rural voters who have given us this opportunity under PM Modi's leadership," Pramod Sawant told reporters.

In the 50-member Zilla panchayat body, the Bharatiya Janata Party, in alliance with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, has won 30 seats, while Congress won 9, and the Goa Forward Party, the Aam Aadmi Party, and the Revolutionary Goans Party have won 1 seat each.

The Zilla Panchayat elections are seen as a crucial political contest ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, with the results expected to shape future alliances and electoral strategies in the state.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Rs 3.68 crore for 3950 farmers? That's an average of less than Rs 10,000 per farmer. While any help is welcome, is this amount really sufficient to cover losses from unseasonal rains? The intention is good, but the scale of support needs to be reviewed.
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Suresh O
Good to see the government supporting our annadata. Climate change is making farming very difficult. Schemes like these are essential. Hope they also work on long-term solutions like better irrigation and crop insurance.
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Anjali F
The article quickly shifts from farmer aid to election results. It feels like the assistance is being used for political messaging right after the BJP's win. Help should be given without linking it to political credit.
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Michael C
Visiting from Canada. It's interesting to see how state and national politics are intertwined in policy announcements in India. The focus on farmer welfare is commendable, regardless of the timing.
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Karthik V
As a Goan, I'm happy our farmers are getting support. The unseasonal rains were brutal this year. Hope the sanction letters reach everyone genuinely affected, and there's no bias in the distribution. Jai Kisan!

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