DISHA Meet in Margao Sets MSME Push for SHGs, Stresses Mid-Day Meal
MArgao: The 1st meeting of the District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee (DISHA) for FY 2026–27 was chaired by Hon’ble MP (Lok Sabha) Capt.Viriato Fernandes and co-chaired by Hon’ble MP (Rajya Sabha) Sadanand Shet Tanavade at the Mathany Saldanha Administrative Complex, Margao. Ramesh Gaonkar, Additional Collector-II, South Goa, Heads and representatives of all line departments, along with public representatives from various local bodies, were present at the meeting.


During the meeting, the Committee reviewed the progress of various developmental initiatives and discussed measures to strengthen the implementation of Central and State Government schemes. Key directions included organising training programmes to enable Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to establish MSME enterprises, enhancing publicity of welfare schemes through religious places and social media platforms, publicising the achievements of differently abled students who qualified the SSC examination, and directing the Education Department to ensure the quality of food served under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. The Committee also stressed the need for effective inter-departmental coordination to ensure timely implementation of welfare initiatives and improved service delivery.






