Panaji Aug 23 (IANS) The Goa government on Thursday sanctioned Rs 5 crore as the state s contribution towards the Kerala Chief Minister s relief fund for the state s flood relief operations a Goa Chief Minister s Office statement said.
In addition to contributing Rs 5 crore "all employees of Goa government and autonomous bodies are expected to voluntarily contribute their one-day salary towards flood relief work in Kerala. Goa stands in solidarity with the people of Kerala " the statement added.
The announcement comes a day after Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar returned from the US after treatment.

--IANS maya/mag/bg