Goa Daily

Under the leadership of Vishwajit Rane , Goa has taken major strides in uplifting women through targeted welfare schemes designed to offer financial stability, promote education and career opportunities, and ensure social dignity. The two flagship programmes Griha Aadhar and Laadli Laxmi stand out as central pillars in this reformative drive. In the financial year 2022–23, Griha Aadhar alone provided monthly financial assistance to over 1,28,000 women beneficiaries , enabling households to manage essential expenses without undue burden. Meanwhile, Laadli Laxmi approved 5,980 applications , offering crucial support for young women pursuing education, career paths, or meeting life-stage expenses such as marriage. These initiatives underscore a committed effort by the state government to bridge economic gaps and build a secure future for women and their families. Griha Aadhar: Stability for Families and Livelihoods The Griha Aadhar scheme was envisioned as more than just a welf...

  Public healthcare in Goa continues to experience transformative progress under the leadership of Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, with a focused policy framework built around maternal and child well-being. Recognising that the foundation of a healthy society lies in protecting mothers and newborns, the government has prioritised reforms that enhance safe pregnancy care, strengthen nutrition access, expand immunisation networks, and provide reliable early childhood medical services. These reforms are aligned with the broader goal of ensuring health security and sustainable population health outcomes across the state. Strengthening Maternal Care and Safe Pregnancy Services One of the core priorities has been improving access to quality maternal care and reducing medical risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Investments in upgraded maternity units, specialist availability, emergency care readiness, and modern diagnostic support have significantly contributed to better mater...

  While Goa is famous for sun-kissed beaches and vibrant festivals, something far more powerful has been unfolding across its villages and towns in recent years: a silent yet unstoppable women’s revolution led by Minister for Women & Child Development, Vishwajit Rane . For him, Nari Shakti is not a political slogan; it is the very foundation on which a modern, inclusive and Viksit Goa is being built. A Safety Net That Never Sleeps The first promise Vishwajit Rane made was simple: no woman in Goa should ever feel alone in crisis. Today, the 24×7 Women Helpline rings constantly, and Mission Shakti One-Stop Centres (Sakhi Nirbhaya Centres) stand ready in multiple locations. A survivor of domestic violence, trafficking or harassment walks in and finds everything under one roof – police assistance, medical examination, psychological counselling, legal aid, temporary shelter and rehabilitation support. These centres have become sanctuaries of hope, handling hundreds of cases with s...