PTI reported that the Goa Government has decided to pump in INR 100 crore to INR 150 crore in various developmental works in the mining belt of the state, which has been hit with recession due to closure of iron ore extraction activity.

Mr Manohar Parrikar CM of Goa said that "We will invest INR 100 crore to INR 150 crore to implement developmental works in the areas affected due to mining closure so that people will have some saource of livelihood."

The State Government is working out on a comprehensive plan to implement progressive works in these constituencies.

Mr Parrikar said that "The contract to implement these works would be given to those people who are left jobless due to mining closure."

He said that initially, at least 10,000 to 12,000 people would be benefited in the form of various government contracts awarded to them for the implementation of these projects.

An estimated over three lakh people are directly or indirectly affected with the mining closure following the Supreme Court order.

The apex court had halted the extraction and transportation of ore in the state, pending inquiry by the Central Empowered Committee.

He added that 60% of the mines in the state can be started immediately once the apex court gives the nod.