Panaji: Over 5,960 citizens participated in the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ programme organised by the state govt across Goa’s 10 talukas on Saturday.The initiative aimed to bring governance closer to people by enabling them to interact directly with ministers, raise grievances and seek assistance with govt services and welfare schemes.Chief minister Pramod Sawant led the programme in Pernem, which recorded the highest turnout of over 1,500 people. Salcete saw over 1,000 participants, followed by Dharbandora and Bicholim with around 650 each. Sattari and Ponda recorded over 500 participants each, while Mormugao saw over 400. Sanguem recorded 260 participants, while Tiswadi and Canacona saw 250 each.Ministers presided over programmes at designated locations. Departmental counters provided information on welfare schemes, including Mhaje Ghar Yojana, Dayanand Social Security Scheme, Griha Aadhar, Laadli Laxmi, agricultural schemes and Revenue Department services.The initiative is part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
