North Goa District Mineral Foundation Trust clears rooftop solar and farm subsidy convergence for mining-affected areas

13 October 2026

The Governing Council of the North Goa District Mineral Foundation Trust, chaired by the Collector, North Goa, approved a set of development initiatives for the mining-affected areas of North Goa.
Rs 1.50 crore was approved for a convergence scheme with PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, supporting rooftop solar for about 500 households at Rs 10,000 per kW, capped at Rs 30,000 per household, to be taken up with GEDA.
Rs 1 crore was approved as an extra subsidy for Krishi Card holders, capped at Rs 20,000 per farmer, paid by Direct Benefit Transfer on a first-come, first-served basis until March 31, 2027 or until the funds run out.
For waste management, Rs 2.03 crore was approved for a 750 sq. m dry waste management shed and Rs 19 lakh for a 1 TPD Nisargruna Rapid Composter for the Sanquelim Municipal Council, which adjoining mining-affected village panchayats will also use.
The council also approved a revised standard operating procedure to speed up procurement and expenditure sanctions, and the preparation of a Five-Year Perspective Plan and an Annual Action Plan.