PANAJI
Of the total of 85 panchayats -- 57 lie in North Goa while 28 lie in South Goa.
Under clause 3 of the Goa (Grant of Financial Assistance of Economically Weaker Panchayats for Strengthening their Administration) Schemes, 2008, it is necessary to notify the list of Weaker panchayats eligible for grants from the Government.
In North Goa, five villages of Ilha de Tiswadi, 16 villages of Pernem, 12 villages of Bardez, eight of Sattari, five of Ponda and 11 of Bicholim have been notified.
In South Goa, seven in Canacona, three in Quepem, six in Sanguem, 10 in Salcete and one each in Mormugao and Dharbandora have been notified.
The panchayats have been identified after assessment of the income and expenditure of every panchayat in the manner provided in the scheme.
