Insta
Govt To Provide Rs 900 Crore Financial Assistance To Registered Goshalas Hit By Covid-19 Pandemic: Nirmala Sitharaman
Swarajya Staff
Nov 13, 2020, 02:40 PM | Updated 02:40 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
In a positive development, central government has set aside Rs 900 crores for a scheme that aims to provide financial assistance to registered goshalas, Times of India reports. In August, Shri Vishwaprasanna Tirth Swamiji of Pejavar Mutt had written a letter to the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The seer had pleaded Sitharaman to dedicate Rs 200 crore for the betterment of goshalas as they were financially troubled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, Swamiji visited the minister and reminded her of that requested. Taking note of that, Sitharaman informed him that the finance ministry has already transferred Rs 900 crore for the cause.
The registered goshalas will receive their funds through the state governments, who will be apprised of the fine print of the scheme by the ministry. Sitharaman asserted that her department will also ensure that there is transparency in the disbursement of the amounts.
Pleased with the government’s response and considering the occasion of Diwali, Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji gifted the union minister two handloom sarees that were woven by the members of Udupi Weavers Cooperative society.
He also offered her the prasad of Shri Krishna, presiding deity of the temple, with fruits on a silver plate. Vasudev Bhat, a social activist present during the meeting, said, “The minister exhibited her humility by conducting the entire discourse with the Pejavar mutt swamiji by being seated on the floor.”
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.