The UTAA organisation has accused the Goa government of misusing funds meant for tribal welfare, questioning the proposed expenditure of ₹8 crore on the Gaurav Din celebrations scheduled for November 15.

The organisation has raised concerns over the amount earmarked for the event, arguing that the celebrations could be organised at a significantly lower cost. UTAA claimed that if the responsibility for conducting the programme were entrusted to it, the event could be managed for just a few lakh rupees. the organisation’s remarks have brought the proposed expenditure into focus, with UTAA questioning why such a large amount is being spent on the celebrations instead of being utilised for the welfare and development of tribal communities.