The Ministry of Mines has requested the Department of Expenditure to release funds under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) for 2025–26. The allocation includes Rs 300 crore for operationalising two e-auctioned mining blocks during the financial year, along with an additional Rs 100 crore based on SMRI rankings.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his gratitude on X, saying, “I extend my gratitude to Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, Hon’ble Union Minister of Mines Shri @kishanreddybjp ji, and the Ministry of Mines for releasing Rs 400 crore under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2025–26, Reforms for Goa.”
