Carlos Alvares Ferreira Accuses ₹5 Crore Scam Under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

Strapline- Aldona MLA Demands Probe, Points Towards Potential Insider Role

In a grave charge that has shaken political circles in Goa, Aldona MLA and veteran lawyer Carlos Alvares Ferreira has accused that a ₹5 crore scam has taken place under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the government of India's flagship education scheme.

Commenting on Monday, Ferreira accused money destined for education development of being diverted from government coffers, implying that the looting would not have been possible without the cooperation of insiders. He insinuated there might be collusion among government employees, bank employees, and people around the transaction process.

"How does one siphon off ₹5 crores quietly without the department knowing? There is no way this would have occurred without the help of someone in the system—a government official, a bank representative, and an accomplice," Ferreira said.

He also disclosed that the scam was exposed only because another bank officer behaved responsibly and brought out the irregularities to the notice of the public. The episode has given a handle for questioning the system of government fund disbursal oversight and the responsibility of the SSA's local implementation.

Ferreira, who has consistently addressed issues of public concern in the Assembly, demanded that a transparent and immediate investigation be conducted. "Someone from the government must be involved," he stated, and said that he would not relent in his demand for action until the complete details are known.

The Department of Education is yet to come out with an official statement regarding the issue.

More developments are being anticipated as demands increase for an investigation into the alleged SSA fund abuse—an action intended to improve school infrastructure, teacher training, and inclusive education nationwide.