Panaji, Mar 10 (PTI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday reviewed the Budget utilisation for Financial Year 24-25 and an action plan for clearing pendencies.

The meeting also discussed preparations for the upcoming state Budget 2025-26.

A senior official from the chief minister's office said the CM chaired a finance review meeting, also attended by the chief secretary, secretaries, collectors from North and South Goa districts, and heads of departments.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation of Centrally-sponsored schemes and new ones that can be implemented in the state, the Chief Minister's Office stated.

The chief minister has directed officials to clear dues of Dayanand Social Security Yojana, Ladli Laxmi, Grih Adhar, Kalakar Support Scheme and social welfare schemes.

He also directed them to expedite the implementation of Aadhaar-based payment systems to enhance transparency.

The CMO said the state government will consider suggestions and inputs shared by people and present a budget to ensure the long-term development of Goa. PTI RPS NSK

Aadhaar-based payment systems expedited to enhance transparency in state social welfare payments and clear pending scheme dues. Reviewed budget utilisation for Financial Year 2024-25 and set an action plan to clear pending dues and prepare for the state Budget 2025-26; evaluated implementation of Centrally-sponsored schemes and directed clearance of outstanding payments under specified social welfare schemes while ordering expedited adoption of Aadhaar-based payment systems to enhance transparency in disbursements.