PANJIM: The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana saw nearly 97.32 per cent people in Goa availing benefit of the scheme, which is a relief package provided in wake of coronavirus crisis.
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana is a relief package comprising insurance, dole, free rations and direct benefit transfer to help people tide over economic hardships brought about by novel coronavirus- enforced lockdown.
Minister for Civil Supplies Govind Gaude said with 97.32 per cent people deriving benefits, Goa has become the leading State in implementing the ambitious scheme.
“In Goa, out of a population of 15 lakh, almost 5.49 lakh people are covered under PHH (Priority House Holder) cards,” the Minister said.
