Ministers and officials to interact directly with citizens; dedicated counters to provide assistance on welfare schemes and public grievances
Panaji, October 2026 : The Goa government will organise the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ programme across all 10 talukas on October 17, enabling citizens to interact directly with ministers and government officials, seek assistance with public grievances and obtain information about welfare schemes.
The programme will be held from 10 am to 1 pm at designated venues across the state under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The initiative aims to make government services more accessible, improve public outreach and help eligible beneficiaries avail themselves of welfare schemes and departmental services.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will preside over the programme at SSA Government College, Virnoda, Pernem, in North Goa.
Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar will attend the event at Gymkhana Hall, Narayan Zantye College of Commerce, Bicholim, while Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar will be present at KTC Bus Stand Hall, Valpoi, in Sattari.
Art and Culture Minister Ramesh Tawadkar will preside over the programme at the Village Panchayat Hall, Gudiwada, Neura, in Tiswadi.
In South Goa, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane will attend the programme at Ravindra Bhavan, Fatorda, Margao. Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Dessai will preside over the event at Rajiv Kala Mandir, Betora, Ponda.
Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte will be present at Ravindra Bhavan, near Baina Beach, Vasco, in Mormugao. Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho will attend the programme at Municipality Hall, Bazaarwado, Sanguem.
Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar will be present at Kirlapal-Dabhal Panchayat Hall, Dabal, Codli, in Dharbandora, while Public Works Minister Digambar Kamat will preside over the programme at Ravindra Bhavan, Chaudi, Canacona.
Dedicated Counters for Government Schemes
During the programme, citizens will be able to approach dedicated departmental counters to obtain information, guidance and assistance regarding government services and welfare schemes.
The Revenue Department will provide assistance through the Deputy Collector/Mamlatdar counter, enabling people to seek clarification on revenue-related matters and access relevant services.
The Directorate of Social Welfare will provide information about the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS) and other welfare initiatives. The Directorate of Women and Child Development will offer guidance on schemes such as Griha Aadhar and Laadli Laxmi, along with other programmes under its purview.
The Directorate of Agriculture will provide information about various agricultural schemes. Application forms and scheme booklets will also be distributed to help farmers and other prospective beneficiaries understand eligibility criteria, benefits and application procedures.
Government Appeals to Citizens to Participate
The state government has urged citizens to visit the designated venue in their respective taluka and make use of the opportunity to interact directly with ministers and departmental representatives.
People can seek clarification on welfare schemes, obtain information about available government services and request assistance in resolving their grievances.
The ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ initiative is part of the government's broader effort to bring administration closer to the public. By providing access to ministers and officials at local venues, the programme seeks to simplify access to services and strengthen direct communication between citizens and the administration.
The government expects the initiative to help eligible beneficiaries better understand and access welfare schemes while enabling officials to address public concerns more directly.
