Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the Goa government has earmarked ₹100 crore for the scheme, with eligible beneficiaries set to receive ₹3,000 directly through their accounts.
Sawant said the scheme will have no income ceiling, allowing eligible beneficiaries across income groups to avail themselves of the financial assistance.
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The scheme will also cover domestic PNG (piped natural gas) consumers, expanding its reach to households using piped gas.
The government is expected to implement the initiative through a direct-benefit transfer mechanism to ensure that the assistance reaches beneficiaries directly.
