India News | Goa CM Pramod Sawant Meets PM Modi in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him about various initiatives undertaken by the state government.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sawant posted photos with PM Modi and said, "Called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji in New Delhi. Briefed the Prime Minister on various initiatives undertaken by the Government of Goa and expressed heartfelt gratitude for his unwavering support. Sought his invaluable guidance to further accelerate the development and progress of the state."

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On Wednesday, CM Sawant met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital.

Earlier, Sawant met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed Goa's demand before the 16th Finance Commission for an enhanced share in the devolution of taxes, a key proposal aimed at fostering the state's development and progress.

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"Called on Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji, in New Delhi. During our discussion, I reiterated Goa's demand before the 16th Finance Commission for an enhanced share in the devolution of taxes, a key proposal aimed at fostering the state's development and progress," the Goa CM said on X.

Earlier on Monday, the Goa Chief Minister visited and reviewed various projects at Government College Sankhali, along with Education Secretary Prasad Lolyekar, Director of Education Bhushan Sawaikar, GSIDC, WRD, SAG, PWD officials and others.

Chief Minister Sawant also directed SAG and PWD to complete the work on the playground rooftop. He also briefed about the maintenance, cleaning and operation of the canteen at the Veerangana Hostel for girls.

CM Sawant also directed officials to complete the works at Veerangana hostel and took a review of the new PG block at the college. He deliberated upon enhancing the placements of students from the college and the safety and security of students on campus. (ANI)

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