VALPOI
While the government has announced a subsidy equivalent of three LPG cylinders each year under the Goa Ujwala Yojana scheme, over 700 applications from Sattari taluka are reportedly still pending and these beneficiaries yet to receive the financial relief.
This has caused dissatisfaction among beneficiaries who have completed the necessary documentation but are yet to receive the benefits. They have demanded that the government expedites the scrutiny and approval of pending applications and ensure that the subsidy amount is credited to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries at the earliest.
The issue of pending applications under the Goa Ujwala Yojana scheme was raised during the 'Sarkar Tumchya Dari' programme organised in Valpoi a few days ago.
Several beneficiaries had brought their grievances to the notice of Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar and had sought to know why their applications had not yet been approved despite completing the submission process.
In response, Dhavalikar assured the beneficiaries that he would personally look into the matter and take necessary steps to ensure that the pending applications were processed at the earliest.
Poriem MLA Deviya Rane, who was also present at the programme, also highlighted the difficulties faced by beneficiaries and requested the minister to expedite the approval of the pending applications.
Many families in rural areas of Sattari taluka belong to economically weaker sections. With the rising cost of living, LPG prices have become a significant burden on household budgets. In such circumstances, financial assistance equivalent to the cost of three LPG cylinders annually would provide considerable relief to many families.
In particular, households without a regular source of income could benefit from the financial support offered under the scheme.
While the government has introduced the scheme in the interest of ordinary citizens, locals felt that it is equally important that the administrative machinery ensures its timely implementation.
“Beneficiaries should be informed about the status of their applications, the stage at which the approval process is pending and whether any corrections or additional documents are required. Such transparency would help applicants avoid repeated visits to Panchayat offices and government departments,” remarked a resident.
