<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for the need to have continuation of "double engine" government in order to realise the vision of making Goa self-sufficient. He said this while interacting with the beneficiaries and stakeholders of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa programme' via video-conferencing.</p>.<p>His 'double engine' reference was to the BJP governments at the Centre as well as in the state.</p>.<p>The Assembly polls in Goa, which is currently ruled by the saffron party, are due in February next year.</p>.<p>"Goa can become 'swayampurna' (self-sufficient) only when it makes cent per cent use of the developmental avenues and possibilities," Modi said, adding that 'Swayampurna Goa' is a means to fulfil the aspirations of common people.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/mamata-banerjee-to-visit-poll-bound-goa-next-week-1043081.html" target="_blank">Mamata Banerjee to visit poll-bound Goa next week</a></strong></p>.<p>"Swayampurna Goa is an assurance of well-being and health of our mothers and sisters. Swayampurna Goa will provide employment and self employment opportunities to youths and unemployed people," he added.</p>.<p>Modi said that it is not just a programme of five months or five years, but it is a first phase of the vision for next 25 years. Each one from Goa will have to contribute to achieve the goal, he added.</p>.<p>"That is why, Goa needs continuation of development by double engine government. Goa needs clear policies like the way they are today and a stable government," he said.</p>.<p>The prime minister said that the coastal state needs "energetic leadership like today". "With the blessings of entire Goa, we can make the state swayampurna," he said.</p>.<p>Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant welcomed the prime minister during the event.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for the need to have continuation of "double engine" government in order to realise the vision of making Goa self-sufficient. He said this while interacting with the beneficiaries and stakeholders of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa programme' via video-conferencing.</p>.<p>His 'double engine' reference was to the BJP governments at the Centre as well as in the state.</p>.<p>The Assembly polls in Goa, which is currently ruled by the saffron party, are due in February next year.</p>.<p>"Goa can become 'swayampurna' (self-sufficient) only when it makes cent per cent use of the developmental avenues and possibilities," Modi said, adding that 'Swayampurna Goa' is a means to fulfil the aspirations of common people.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/mamata-banerjee-to-visit-poll-bound-goa-next-week-1043081.html" target="_blank">Mamata Banerjee to visit poll-bound Goa next week</a></strong></p>.<p>"Swayampurna Goa is an assurance of well-being and health of our mothers and sisters. Swayampurna Goa will provide employment and self employment opportunities to youths and unemployed people," he added.</p>.<p>Modi said that it is not just a programme of five months or five years, but it is a first phase of the vision for next 25 years. Each one from Goa will have to contribute to achieve the goal, he added.</p>.<p>"That is why, Goa needs continuation of development by double engine government. Goa needs clear policies like the way they are today and a stable government," he said.</p>.<p>The prime minister said that the coastal state needs "energetic leadership like today". "With the blessings of entire Goa, we can make the state swayampurna," he said.</p>.<p>Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant welcomed the prime minister during the event.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>