Rs. 3 crore 79 lakh 29 thousand paid under MGNREGA in Goa

A total of 3 crore 79 lakh and 29 thousand rupees have been paid to the unskilled workers under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, so far, in the State of Goa, Union Minister for Rural Development Dr.C.P.Joshi informed Mr. Shantaram Naik M.P. in a written reply to the question asked by him in the Rajya Sabha on the subject.

Minister said that, at the time of commencement of the scheme wage rate in Goa was Rs. 110 per day and that, the same rate is applicable at present also.

Giving District talukawise details Minister informed Mr Naik that in North Goa District , in Bardez wages paid were Rs.29.26 lakhs, in Bicholim 48.59 lakhs, in Pernem 77.10 lakhs,in Ponda 26.17lakhs,in Sattari 68.17 lakhs and in Tiswadi 10.21 lakhs

As regards South Goa District, in Canacona Taluka Rs.36.66 lakhs wages were paid, Mormugao 10.61 lakhs,Quepem 20.00 lakhs, Salcerte 18.69 lakhs and in Sanguem 33.83 lakhs wages were paid to the unskilled workers, minister informed Mr Naik.