CM to meet Goa’s bankers to discuss PM relief package

PANAJI: Just days after prime minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 20 lakh crore Covid relief package, chief minister Pramod Sawant has called for an urgent meeting of bankers to enable Goa to avail maximum benefit of the various schemes announced.
“We have called for a state-level banking committee (SLBC) meeting at 4pm on Friday. We will give direction to avail maximum benefit from the financial package announced by the Centre,” he said. Sawant told reporters that while Modi has not announced a state-wise financial package, the state must avail the benefits sector-wise.
He said that the government will make efforts ensure that sectors such as agriculture, industry and infrastructure receive the benefits of the relief package. He also said that state contactors will be promoted to encourage them to bid for bigger projects.
Sawant said that 147 suggestions have already been received from the public for steps to revive the economy and that the portal inviting suggestion will be kept open for another week.
Meanwhile, the chief minister has requested people not to spread any Covid-19-related rumors. He warned that cases would be registered against those found spreading the rumors.