Goa govt releases Rs 45 crore for two welfare schemes

Goa government on Wednesday anunced release of Rs 45.29 crore to clear pending amount for beneficiaries of two social welfare schemes.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said government has released funds to clear one month's pending amount under Dayanand Special Security Scheme (for senior citizens) and Griha har (for housewives).

"Despite financial constraints, our Government has decided to release Rs 45.29 crore as one month's pending assistance to beneficiaries of DSSY and Griha har schemes," he said on Twitter.