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Goa Government Schemes

Goa state government schemes — welfare, scholarship, housing and livelihood schemes, with eligibility, documents and how to apply.

257 schemes across 27 departments · updated 2026

Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department

Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB)

Repayable advance from the Board's welfare fund towards the purchase or construction of a house

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Death Benefit (GBOCWWB)

Rs 30,000 to the nominee on natural death, or Rs 1,00,000 on accidental death during the course of employment

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Disability Pension (GBOCWWB)

Monthly disability pension of Rs 300 for a registered construction worker permanently disabled by paralysis, leprosy, TB or accident

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Family Pension (GBOCWWB)

Monthly family pension equal to 50% of the deceased pensioner's pension, or Rs 100, whichever is higher

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Financial Assistance for Education (GBOCWWB)

Education scholarship for a child of a registered construction worker, for courses specified by the Board

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Financial Assistance for Marriage (GBOCWWB)

One-time financial assistance of Rs 4,000 for the marriage of a registered construction worker's child or a woman worker's own marriage

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Funeral Assistance (GBOCWWB)

Rs 10,000 to the nominee or dependants of a deceased registered construction worker towards funeral expenses

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Grant of Financial Assistance for Purchase of Textbooks/Notebooks to School-Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees (GLWB)

Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,800 a year per child for textbooks and notebooks

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Grant of Financial Assistance to the School Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform

Rs 1,600 per student per annum towards the cost of one set of school uniform

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Interim Relief to the Beneficiaries Affected by Disaster (GBOCWWB)

Immediate cash relief of up to Rs 10,00,000 to registered construction workers affected by a disaster or natural calamity

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Labour Card (BOCW Welfare Board Registration) in Goa

Registration as a beneficiary of the Goa BOCW Welfare Fund, which makes a construction worker eligible for the Board's welfare schemes administered by the Commissioner of Labour and Employment

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Loan for the Purchase of Tools (GBOCWWB)

Repayable loan from the Board's welfare fund towards the purchase of trade tools

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Medical Assistance (GBOCWWB)

Rs 400 for the first 5 days of hospitalisation plus Rs 40 for each remaining day, capped at Rs 2,000

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Pension Benefit (GBOCWWB)

Monthly pension from the Board's welfare fund to a member who has completed the qualifying period of building work

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Scheme for Award of Scholarships to School or College-Going Children of Employees/Industrial Employees in Various Establishments

Annual scholarship of Rs 2,000 to Rs 20,000 depending on the stage of education, paid by ECS to the parent's bank account

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Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance to Industrial Workers/Employee for Purchase of Spectacles

Reimbursement of up to Rs 2,000 for a spectacle frame and lenses, once in five years

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Scheme for Supply of TV Sets to Industrial Establishments / Labour Welfare Centres / Clubs / Recreation Rooms (Goa)

Supply of one television set with accessories for the recreation of workers at an establishment with at least 300 employees

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Shop & Establishment Registration in Goa

The Goa registration certificate that proves a shop or establishment is lawfully registered with the Department of Labour & Employment, and which banks, landlords and licensing offices accept as business proof

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Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

All Goa Classical Dance Competition

Cash prizes up to Rs 5,000 plus a Rs 500 lump sum travel allowance for every participant and one accompanist

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All Goa One-Act Play Competition in Konkani

Cash awards and mementos for the 3 best one-act plays, 8 individual mementos, and transport reimbursement at RTO rates for all participants

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Award Winning Tiatr Festival

Rs 25,000 to Rs 40,000 remuneration per award-winning tiatr staged at the festival, plus paid stage, light and sound arrangements

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Bhajan Competition (Pt. Manoharbuva Shirgaonkar Smruti Bhajan Spardha)

Cash prizes, individual awards, travel charges and a Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 preparation grant for every participating bhajan troupe

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Bhajan Pakhawaj Workshops

Free expert-led training in traditional bhajan singing and pakhawaj playing for bhajan performers

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Children's Drawing and Painting Competition (Kala Academy Goa)

Cash prizes at taluka and state level in four school categories, with drawing paper and refreshments provided at the venue

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Children's Tiatr Competition

Production funding for 15 selected troupes plus mementos, certificates and a free DVD of the recorded performance

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Commemoration of Jubilees/Birth Anniversaries of Tiatr Artistes of Yesteryears

Financial assistance fixed by TAG per show, an auditorium or hall, additional money for village venues, and wide publicity

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Competition of Zomnivoilo Khell

Financial assistance towards production for each of the 12 participating khell troupes, plus trophies in 16 award categories

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D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme

Fellowship of Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 a month for up to 2 years, or up to Rs 30,000 a month for full-time research

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Documentation And Research Assistantship Scheme

One-time incentive to material holders and clock-hour honorarium to documentation assistants

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Documentation of Tiatr through Research Work

Publication of the research in book form with 100 free copies and a remuneration fixed by the Academy

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Exhibition of Books on Tiatr, Its Song and Music

Bulk purchase of books at 80% of the Academy-fixed rate, plus exhibition and marketing support

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Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education

Full waiver of tuition, library, laboratory and development fees

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Financial Assistance for encouraging production of Traditional Khell-Tiatr

Support or compensation of expenditure for staging 4 shows, plus a hall or a temporary stage

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Financial Assistance to Commercial Tiatr Troupes/Directors/Producers for Stage Setting

Financial assistance for building a tiatr stage set, paid to 6 commercial troupes, directors or producers each year after 15 performances

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Financial Assistance to Dramatic Troupes participating in Kala Academy's Annual Tiatr Competition

Financial support on eight production heads for non-commercial troupes in Kala Academy's Tiatr Competition

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Financial Assistance to Revive, Preserve and Protect Goan Maand Culture

Monthly honorarium for Guru, assistant and trainees plus grants of up to Rs 50,000, Rs 40,000, Rs 60,000 and Rs 25,000 for instruments, repairs, costumes and upkeep

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Financial Assistance to Troupes Going to Mumbai/Poona and Other Parts of the Country & Vice Versa

Compensation of transport expenses for tiatr troupes travelling between Goa and Mumbai, Poona and other parts of India, at a rate fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa

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Gomant Vibhushan Award

Rs 5,00,000 financial purse with a memento and citation, presented at a state felicitation programme

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Kala Gaurav Puraskar

Rs 25,000 cash purse with a shawl, shrifal and certificate of appreciation

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Kala Samman Scheme

Rs 2,500 per month for an eligible artist, and Rs 3,200 per month for a recipient of the State Cultural Award

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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Compensation Towards Natural Calamities

One-time financial assistance of up to Rs 25,000 for repair or construction of a house damaged by a natural calamity

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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Financial Assistance For Funeral of the Artist

One-time financial assistance of up to Rs 10,000 towards the funeral expenses of a recognised Goan artist

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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Incentive for Self Employment

One-time financial assistance to set up a self-employment venture for a needy Goan artist or the artist's family

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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Lumpsum Grant

One-time lumpsum grant of up to Rs 20,000 to the dependent family on the death of a recognised Goan artist

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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Marriage Component

Rs 20,000 for the first dependent daughter's marriage and Rs 15,000 for the second, paid by ECS

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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Medical Treatment

One-time financial assistance for surgical treatment, travel and accommodation for a recognised Goan artist or a wholly dependent family member

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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Pandemics

One-time lumpsum relief of Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 to pandemic-affected Goan artists

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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives

Rs 750 per month scholarship to the ward of a recognised Goan artist pursuing higher education

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Konkani Drama Competition

Rs 1,00,000 first prize, free auditorium, 80% of gate collection, transport reimbursement for two vehicles, and 15 further category awards

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Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram)

Twelve annual cash awards from Rs 5,000 for child singers to Rs 30,000 for the best Konkani kantaram audio album of the year

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Lifetime Contribution to Khell/Khell-Tiatr Awards

Shawl, memento, citation and a cash purse fixed by TAG, presented at a special function on 24 October each year

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Lifetime Contribution to Konkani Cinema Award

Shawl, memento, citation and a cash purse fixed by TAG, presented to one artiste each year on 24 April

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Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Awards (Commercial)

A shawl, memento, citation and cash award for lifetime contribution to commercial tiatr

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Marathi Drama Competition 'A' & 'B' Group

Cash prizes in two groups, free auditorium, transport charges for two vehicles and 80 per cent of the gate collection

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One Act Play competition at High School, Higher Secondary School and College level (Konkani, Marathi & English)

Cash prizes in three language sections plus free auditorium use and transport charges for one vehicle

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Oral Documentation of History of Tiatr

One-time remuneration plus a professionally recorded video interview preserved on DVD

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Orientation Courses in Dramatics (Tiatr Academy of Goa)

Free preliminary training workshops in tiatr and dramatics, plus reimbursement of actual transport charges on completion

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Popular Tiatr Competition

Cash prizes from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,00,000 across performance, acting, singing, direction, script and technical categories

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Preservation of Tiatr Literature

Free publication of tiatr scripts and song anthologies with a one-time honorarium and free copies

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Production of Audio Albums of Songs on Patriotism & National Integration

Financial support for producing the album, in exchange for 300 copies given to TAG for free distribution to schools and groups

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Production of Tiatr in Villages/Urban Areas/Educational Institutions

Financial and technical support for producing an original tiatr in a village, urban area, parish or educational institution

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Promotion of Acting in Tiatr for School Children

Cash prizes of Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000 per category, plus Rs 2,000 for best script writer

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Promotion of Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets/Choral Songs

Cash prizes and certificates for winning duets, duos, trios, quartets, quintets, choral songs and best lyrics

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Promotion of Konkani Songs with Choreography & Dancing

Cash prizes of Rs 3,000 to Rs 7,000 with memento and certificate, a Rs 2,000 special prize for best choreographer, and travelling allowance by distance

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Promotion of Literature on Art & Culture of Local Authors/Organization

Full printing and publishing cost borne by the government, about 1,000 copies printed, plus an honorarium to the author

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Promotion of Patriotism/National Integration/Communal Harmony - Interschool Choreographic Dance Competition

Prize money from Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000 with mementos and certificates, plus travel allowance of Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000 per group and refreshments

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Promotion of Patriotism/National Integration/Communal Harmony - Production of Musical Programme or Tiatr

Remuneration fixed by TAG, hall or auditorium charges, video recording with one DVD copy, and up to 4 shows staged by TAG at various places

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Promotion of Tiatr Music

Tuition fees paid to the tutor plus a 50% subsidy on the cost of the blowing instrument

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Promotion of Tiatr Related Activities

Reimbursement of approved event expenditure for tiatr-related cultural activities staged free to the public

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Promotion of Tiatr Through Academic Activities (Promotion of Tiatr through Workshops)

TAG bears the full cost of a tiatr talk, symposium, seminar or workshop for 20 to 30 participants, including resource persons and refreshments

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Raising the Standard of Tiatr

Reimbursement of drama ticket costs for tiatr artistes who watch and report on high-standard plays in other languages

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Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yesteryears - Organisation of Special Dedicated Programmes

Financial assistance per show fixed by TAG, an auditorium or hall, village pandal support and permanent documentation in the TAG library

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Scheme for Providing (Golden Jubilee) One Time Grant-In-Aid in Memory of Blessed Mother Tereza

One-time grant-in-aid of Rs 25 lakh to listed institutions, with enhanced grants case by case subject to a total ceiling of Rs 1 crore

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Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa

Up to Rs 20,000 for a prose play and Rs 30,000 for a sangeet natak, or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is less

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Scheme To Provide Assistance To Students Seeking Education Outside Goa In Any Field Of Art And Culture

Up to Rs 1,20,000 for training outside Goa and up to Rs 3,00,000 for training outside India

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Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance in the Form of Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for Purchase of Musical Instruments

Lumpsum grant of up to Rs 15,000 per group or institution for purchase of musical instruments

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Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Publishers for Publishing Books of Goan Authors

Financial assistance to a Goan publisher through purchase of copies of a qualifying original book by a Goan author

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Scheme to Provide Grant in Aid to Cultural Organization (Maintenance/ Regular Grants)

Grant-in-aid of 80% of the expenditure incurred in the last financial year, subject to a category ceiling from Rs 10,000 to Rs 3 lakh a year

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Scheme To Provide Grant To The Institution(s)/Individual(s) For Long Term Project In The Field Of Art And Culture

Grant of 80% of total project expenditure, up to Rs 5,00,000 per annum

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Scheme to Provide Grant to the Institutions for Long Term Project in the Field of Art and Culture (Sarjansheel Goa)

Grant of 80 per cent of the total project expenditure for a long term project in the field of art and culture

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Scheme to Provide Special Financial Assistance for Organizing Cultural Events

Grant of up to Rs 5 lakh or 80% of the expenditure incurred on organising the cultural event, whichever is less

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Scholarship to Undergo Advanced Training in the Field of Art

Monthly scholarship of Rs 3,000 for advanced training in an art discipline, for 2 years, extendable to 5

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State Art Exhibition (Student Category)

Section prizes of Rs 10,000, Rs 7,000 and Rs 5,000, plus special prizes including a Rs 15,000 Artist to Artist Award

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Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award

Rs 50,000 cash prize plus memento, citation and certificate for the best library, and Rs 25,000 plus memento, citation and certificate for the best librarian

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Goa State Cultural Award for Institution

A memento and a financial purse of Rs 3,00,000

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Goa State Cultural Award

Rs 1,00,000 financial purse, memento, shawl, sriphal, certificate of appreciation and Rs 3,200 monthly assistance under Kala Samman

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State Reward to the Recipient of National Award

One-time financial purse of Rs 1,00,000 with a memento and certificate of appreciation

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Theatre Workshop

A theatre training workshop conducted by an expert theatre personality, organised at an institution's written request

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Tiatr Cantaram Singing Competition

A state-level competition platform with prizes for singers of tiatr cantaram, announced annually by Kala Academy

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Tiatr Competition for Educational Institutions at Higher Secondary/College/University Level

Reimbursement of production expenditure up to Rs 50,000 per participating institution, plus mementos and certificates across more than 30 award categories

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Tiatr Competition (Kala Academy Goa)

Free auditorium, transport hire for two vehicles, 80 per cent of gate collection and cash prizes up to Rs 1,00,000 across performance, acting, technical and singing categories

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Tiatr Research Scholarship Program

Annual scholarship in one of three categories, plus publication of the research as a book with 100 free copies for the student

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Tiatr Script Writing Competition

Cash prizes and certificates for the 3 best tiatr scripts, plus free publication, an honorarium and 200 copies of the printed book

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Tiatr Script Writing Workshop

Free workshop with hall, infrastructure, lunch and refreshments provided by Kala Academy; experts paid honorarium and travel

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Travel Grants To Goan Authors

A travel grant enabling a Goan writer to visit and meet senior writers of another language-region in India

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Visit to Old/Sick Artistes

A one-time financial gift by cheque for medical expenses, plus organised visits to veteran tiatr artistes

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Young Achievers Awards (Tiatr Academy of Goa)

A memento, citation and cash burse for one male and one female young Konkani tiatr artiste each year

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Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar)

Rs 25,000 financial purse with a memento and certificate of appreciation, for up to 6 young artists a year

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Tribal Development Department

Antya Sanskar Sahay Yojana

Up to Rs 20,000 towards funeral and religious ceremony costs of a Scheduled Tribe person

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Ashraya Adhar Scheme

Housing loan of Rs 5,00,000 at 2% per annum for repair, renovation or reconstruction

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Atal Asra Yojana

Up to Rs 5,00,000 for construction or reconstruction, up to Rs 3,00,000 for repairs

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Bhagwan Birsa Munda Lakshya Siddhi Yojana

Up to Rs 3,00,000 reimbursement of offline NEET or JEE coaching fees over two years

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Eklavya Prashikshan Yojana - Coaching To Scheduled Tribe Student Studying In Class Xth, XIth & XIIth

75% reimbursement of coaching fees, up to Rs 10,000 per subject a year in rural areas and Rs 12,000 in urban areas

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Financial Assistance to ST Students under Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana

Maintenance allowance top-up of up to Rs 15,000 over the Post Matric Scholarship rate

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Merit Based Award and Recognition Of High Performance In The Board Exams Of SSC And HSSC In The State Of Goa

Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 merit award, and Rs 20,000 for the top five rank holders per stream

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Scheme To Support Orphan Child/Children Of Widows Belonging To Scheduled Tribe Community

Rs 1,500 a month per child of an ST widow and Rs 2,000 a month per ST orphan, until the child turns 18

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Self Employment Scheme - Goa

Loan up to Rs 10,00,000 for an individual and up to Rs 15,00,000 for an ST group at 4% per annum on reducing balance

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Sheti Samrudhi Yojana

Annual operating support plus a one-time Rs 1,00,000 equipment grant for registered tribal farmers' co-operatives

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Short Term Loan Scheme (Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation)

Short-term credit up to Rs 1,00,000 at 2% per annum for education, medical or business needs

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Short Term Professional Training Courses

Support for Scheduled Tribe youth to join short-term professional and vocational training courses

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Goa Tribal's Employment Generation Programme Scheme

Loan covering 95% of project cost with a 40% subsidy and 4% interest

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Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department

Assistance Towards Sugarcane Supplied By The Sugarcane Growers

Payment at the FRP fixed by the National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories on the actual tonnage of cane weighed at the sugar factory

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Construction of Fish Markets Scheme

Subsidy of up to Rs 5 lakh to a Panchayat or Municipality for constructing a fish market

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Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for Construction/Installation of Vermi-Compost Units

75% subsidy up to Rs 1,950 per cubic metre for built units, or 90% up to Rs 7,500 for portable vermibeds

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Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Micronutrients

75 percent subsidy on notified micronutrients, up to Rs 7,500 per hectare for a maximum of 4 hectares

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Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner

75% subsidy limited to Rs 6,000 per hectare on soil conditioners and agricultural lime, up to 4 hectares per farmer

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Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen

50 per cent of the actual cost of a wooden or FRP fishing canoe

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Financial Assistance for Purchase of Barrier Net and its Accessories

50% subsidy up to Rs 30,000 on a barrier net, 60% up to Rs 36,000 for SC, ST and women applicants

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Financial Assistance for Purchase of Fuel (Petrol) to the Fishermen for Operation of Out Board Motors

Petrol subsidy of Rs 30 per litre on up to 1,000 litres a year, or 1,100 litres a year for SC and ST fishermen

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Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net and its Accessories

50% subsidy up to Rs 30,000 on a stake net, 60% up to Rs 36,000 for SC/ST/women applicants

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Financial Assistance for Registered Fishermen Society

Grant-in-aid of Rs 50,000 to a registered fisheries co-operative society or association

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Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit

25 per cent up to Rs 1,50,000 per hectare for the unit and 50 per cent up to Rs 75,000 per hectare for seed and feed

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Financial Assistance for setting up of Ornamental Fish Unit in Goa

50% subsidy on the actual cost of an ornamental fish breeding, rearing or combined unit

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Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys for Fishermen

50% subsidy on safety gear, up to Rs 1,000 per lifejacket and Rs 1,500 per lifebuoy

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Financial Assistance to Brackish Water Aquaculture Farms

Up to Rs 2,00,000 per hectare for construction, Rs 1,00,000 per hectare for equipment and Rs 30,000 per crop for feed

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Financial Assistance to Dairy Farmers Belonging to Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Caste for Purchase of Basic Dairy Equipments

100 per cent subsidy on basic dairy equipment up to Rs 30,000, credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account within 60 days

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Financial Assistance To Fishermen For Purchase of Fisheries Requisites (Gill Net/ River Gill Net with Accessories)

50% of the actual cost of a gill net or river gill net with accessories, up to Rs 30,000 general and Rs 40,000 for SC/ST

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Financial Assistance to Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms

25% up to Rs 2.00 lakh per ha for construction or renovation, 25% up to Rs 50,000 per ha per year for seed and feed, and 50% up to Rs 60,000 per ha for farm equipment

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Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in Goa

Financial assistance to eligible fishermen for taking up mussel culture and oyster or bivalve farming

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Financial Assistance to Purchase/Construct New Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for Fishing in Inland Waters of Goa

50% subsidy up to Rs 30,000 on a new inland fishing canoe, 60% up to Rs 36,000 for SC/ST/women

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Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe

50% subsidy up to Rs 30,000 on one outboard motor of 2HP to 5HP, 60% up to Rs 36,000 for SC/ST/women

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Financial Assistance To Purchase Singel Net / Small Rampon Net & Its Accessories

50% of actual cost, limited to Rs 50,000, for a singel or small rampon net and its accessories

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Financial Assistance to Take up Value Addition to Seafood

50% subsidy up to Rs 5.00 lakh for construction or renovation of the unit, plus 50% up to Rs 2.00 lakh for equipment

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Financial Assistance to the Fish Vendors Registered with the Directorate of Fisheries to Purchase the Accessories Required for Fish Vending

50% subsidy up to Rs 10,000 on fish vending accessories, 60% up to Rs 12,000 for SC/ST/women

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Gomantak Govsamvardhan Yojana

Rs 80 per animal per day for rearing local breed cattle, credited quarterly to the beneficiary's bank account

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Gopal Ratna Award Scheme

Rs 1 lakh cash prize with a certificate of appreciation and a memento, conferred by the Chief Minister

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Infrastructure Development Scheme for Dairy Co-operatives

Annual grant of Rs 30,000 to Rs 3,75,000 graded by daily milk collection, for administrative and managerial expenses

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Interest Subsidy on Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities

Interest capped at 4% for the farmer on loans up to Rs 5.00 lakh, with the excess interest paid by the Government of Goa directly to the lending institution

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Mukhyamantri Sudharit Kamdhenu Scheme

Up to 90% subsidy per milch animal, transport incentive and 80% cattle shed subsidy

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Natural Calamity Relief to Fishermen of State

Compensation for loss of life, disability, or damage to fishing vessels, canoes and nets caused by natural calamities

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Supply of Insulated Boxes

75% subsidy on insulated fish boxes, capped at Rs 1,500, Rs 7,000 or Rs 15,000 by category

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Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme

Reimbursement of the actual Value Added Tax paid on H.S.D. oil consumed by a registered fishing vessel, within a statewide quota of 20,000 KL a year

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Panchayat and Rural Development Department

Science and Technology Department

Campus Recruitment Assistance Scheme, 2018 (Goa)

One-time rebate of Rs 10,000 per fresher recruited through campus placement from a Goa institute

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Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for Goan Diaspora

An additional 10% capital investment subsidy for IT units owned by the Goan diaspora, over and above the standard investment subsidy

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Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme (Goa IT Policy)

Investment subsidy of up to 20% of capital investment, with two possible 10% additions, for IT and ITeS units in Goa

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Certification Program for Goan IT Professionals

Reimbursement of up to 50% of the expenditure incurred on obtaining an approved IT certification

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Co-Working Space/ Incubators/ Accelerators Subsidy Scheme

50% reimbursement of per seat cost at co-working spaces, incubators and accelerators listed by the Start-up Promotion Cell

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Empower ST/SC Communities using ICT Tools through IT Knowledge Centre (ITKC)

Free IT training in ICT tools for Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste people in Goa

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Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools

Free basic computer and job-oriented IT training for SC and ST citizens of Goan origin

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Interest Subsidy Scheme for Smaller Business Units

Interest subsidy on working capital loans, up to Rs 5 lakh per annum for 3 years

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Internet Subsidy Scheme

25% reimbursement on high-speed bandwidth spending, capped at Rs 5 lakh per annum for 3 years

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Land/Built-Up Area Rebate Scheme

One-time rebate on the purchase of land or built-up office space for IT operations in Goa

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Laptop Scheme for Meritorious Students of SC/ST

One free laptop for each selected meritorious SC or ST student

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Lease Rental Rebate Scheme for Goan Diaspora

100% lease rental reimbursement for the first 6 months, then Rs 35 per sq ft or 80% of rentals (whichever is lower) for up to 2 years

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Lease Rental Subsidy Scheme

Reimbursement of up to 50% of annual lease rentals (60% where 30% or more employees are women) for a period of 2 years

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Market Support Scheme for Smaller Business Units

Reimbursement of 50% of exhibition rental cost for national or international exhibitions, limited to 9 square metres of space

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Patent Filing Reimbursement Scheme (Goa IT Policy)

Reimbursement of patent filing expenses for IT units in Goa, up to Rs 25 lakh per unit

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Performance Linked Grant Scheme for Smaller Business Units

Performance grant of 5% of reported net income, subject to a total cap of Rs 25 lakh

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Power Subsidy Scheme (Goa IT Policy)

20% subsidy on power charges for 3 years, plus 10% of the capital cost of a solar power generation unit

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Quality Certification Reimbursement Scheme (Goa IT Policy 2018)

Reimbursement of the cost of industry standard quality certification, once during the policy period

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Registration & Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme (Goa IT Policy)

Reimbursement of stamp duty and registration charges above Rs 100 paid by an IT unit in Goa

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Salary Subsidy Scheme

Matching grant of up to Rs 10,000 per fresher per month, and up to Rs 12,500 per female fresher per month, for 2 continuous years

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Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar

Three annual cash awards of Rs 2,00,000 each for Innovation, Environment and Societal impact

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Solar Power Subsidy Scheme

Reimbursement of 10% of the capital cost of installing a solar power generation unit, capped at Rs 50 lakh

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Special Incentive Allowance Scheme, 2018 (Goa)

A once-in-three-years allowance of Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore for IT units that meet five stiff growth, employment and certification criteria

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Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme for Start-ups (Goa)

Stamp duty on a start-up's land or built-up area lease or sale capped at Rs 100, with the excess reimbursed

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Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme

Rs 10 lakh a year for 5 years as an educational grant, plus up to Rs 15 lakh as a patent-specific grant

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Industries and Mines Department

Capital Contribution Scheme, 2008 (Goa)

Government capital contribution of up to Rs 1 crore per unit, matched by promoters, for 5 years against a guaranteed 6 per cent return

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Grant for Incubation Centers within Educational Institutes Scheme

One-time capital grant of up to Rs 10 lakh, plus up to Rs 3 lakh per year for three years towards operational expenses

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme

Up to 100% reimbursement of IP application fees and associated costs, capped at Rs 2 lakh for national IP and Rs 5 lakh for international IP

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Interest Subsidy Reimbursement Scheme (Goa Start-up Policy 2017)

30% of loan interest up to Rs 5 lakh a year for 3 selected projects; 10% up to Rs 2 lakh a year for up to 40 other startups

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Interest Subsidy Scheme, 2008

1.5% of total net turnover or 30% of the interest paid, whichever is less, up to Rs 5 lakh per annum for 5 years

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Matching Grant Scheme

25% of the matching funds or a maximum of Rs 25 lakh, taken at proportionate ownership of stock, for start-ups raising pre-launch funding

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Preferential Purchase Incentives for Micro and Small Enterprises Scheme

Right to match the lowest tender price if quoting within 15% of it, tender documents capped at Rs 200, earnest money capped at Rs 500, no other security deposit, and payment priority within 60 days

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R&D Reimbursement Scheme (Goa Start-up Policy)

50% of R&D expenses reimbursed, up to Rs 5 lakh per annum for two years

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Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme

Internet, software licence and cloud costs reimbursed up to Rs 1 lakh per quarter for one year, plus lease rental subsidy of up to Rs 20 per sq ft per month for local start-ups

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Salary Reimbursement Scheme (Goa Start-up Policy)

50% of fresher salary reimbursed up to Rs 15,000 per month per recruit, for up to 25 employees for 3 years

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Seed Capital Scheme (Goa Start-up Policy)

One-time grant of up to Rs 10 lakh for a promising startup idea or MVP

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Share Capital to Local Entrepreneurs and Self Employed Scheme, 2008

Interest-free share capital contribution of up to Rs 2 lakh per individual, or up to Rs 3 lakh for qualified applicants, and up to Rs 10 lakh for a group

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Skill Development Fee Reimbursement Scheme (Goa Start-up Policy 2017)

50% of course fees reimbursed, up to Rs 50,000, for an approved technical skill training programme

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Skill Development Promotion Scheme

A bundle of internet, power, capital and salary subsidies for listed training institutes, aggregating to a maximum of Rs 10 lakh per year for two years

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Goa State Export Market Development Scheme, 2008

Interest-free loan of up to Rs 5,00,000 for exhibitions abroad and up to Rs 5,00,000 for overseas market study tours, repayable over five years

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Goa State Financial Incentives to the Industries for Certification and Patenting Scheme, 2008

Subsidy of Rs 2 lakh or the actual certification or patenting expenses, whichever is less, once per unit

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Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy on Electricity Duty

100% reimbursement of electricity duty paid on High Tension connections by Cold Chain Units

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Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Charges

One-time reimbursement of 100% of stamp duty and 100% of registration charges paid on logistics and warehousing property

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Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy Towards Annual Interest Rate Payable On Loans

50% of annual loan interest reimbursed, up to Rs 25,00,000 per project per year

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Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy towards Investment of Fixed Capital

Capital subsidy of 10% or 15% of fixed capital invested in fixed assets by a logistics or warehousing unit in Goa

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Goa State Logistics And Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy Towards Skill Development

50 percent reimbursement of skill upgradation and training costs, limited to Rs 5,000 per person employed

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Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy towards Upgradation in Logistics Management Software

One-time reimbursement of 50% of the cost of purchasing and installing logistics management software

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Trademark Reimbursement Scheme (Goa Start-up Policy)

50% of trademark registration cost reimbursed, up to Rs 25,000

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Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme

Cash subsidy of Rs 4, Rs 2 and Rs 1 per kg of maida across three daily consumption slabs, disbursed quarterly

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Collectorate of North Goa / South Goa District

Home Department

Education Department

Children With Special Needs Under Goa Sarva Shiksha Abhivan

Grant-funded educational support, assistive aids, home-based education and corrective surgery for differently abled children

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CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar

Cash award of Rs 1,00,000 and a citation, presented by the Chief Minister of Goa on Teachers' Day

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Dayanand Bandodkar Scheme for Higher Education for Orphans

Full fee waiver plus lodging, boarding, food and transport charges for orphan students in higher education

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Establishment of Integrated Educational Complexes (Goa)

Construction of planned integrated school campuses to replace inadequate and congested government school infrastructure

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Government of Goa State Scholarship to NDA Cadets

Rs 1,000 per month during training for up to 24 months, plus a one-time outfit allowance of Rs 12,000

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Grant-in-aid Scheme to Village Education Committees / Urban Education Committees for Minor Repairs of Government School Buildings (Goa)

Grant-in-aid for urgent minor repairs to government school buildings, routed through the local education committee

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Out of School Children Scheme under Goa Samagra Shiksha

Identification, special training and age-appropriate admission into elementary school, free of cost

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Revised Infrastructure Loan cum Grant Scheme for Educational Institutions (Goa)

Interest-free loan cum grant for school infrastructure, with 50 per cent of the amount treated as a grant

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State Award for Teachers

Rs 1,00,000 and a citation to each of 10 awardees a year

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The Wired Internet Scheme for Information and Communication Technology Laboratory in Schools in the State of Goa

Monthly rental reimbursement for internet services availed for a school ICT laboratory

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Health and Family Welfare Department

Revenue Department

Registration Department

Urban Development and Housing Department

Other schemes

Women and Child Development Department

Financial Incentives to Mothers Who Deliver a Girl Child (Mamta)

One-time incentive of Rs 10,000 on the birth of a live girl child, for up to two deliveries

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Foster Care Scheme (Vatsalaya)

Rs 2,500 a month foster care allowance plus Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 a month maintenance allowance by age

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Grant-in-Aid Scheme To Provide Financial Assistance To The Mahila Mandals/ Women's Self-help Groups (SWAWLAMBHAN)

Rs 20,000 annual grant-in-aid to the group, plus Rs 5,000 per course for raw materials and Rs 5,000 honorarium to the trainer

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Grant-in-Aid Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Mahila Mandals

Rs 20,000 annual grant-in-aid, plus Rs 5,000 per course for raw materials and a Rs 5,000 honorarium for the trainer

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Griha Aadhar Scheme

Rs 1,500 per month paid to the homemaker's own bank account

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Internship Scheme For Students Of Counselling/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Home Science Etc

A 12-month paid internship in Goa's child protection system with a monthly allowance of Rs 15,000

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Laadli Laxmi Scheme

Rs 1.00 lakh financial assistance, as a joint fixed deposit at age 18 or as cash on marriage

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“RAKSHAK PURASKARS’’ Award

Cash prize of Rs 20,000 with a scroll or citation, to two awardees a year

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Goa (Technical/Vocational Training to Sex Workers and Sexually Abused Women) Scheme, 2013 (PRABHAT)

Rs 2,500 per month stipend for up to three months plus vocational training, education up to Std XII, counselling and health services

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Scheme for Welfare of Children in Need of Care and Protection (Goa)

Monthly maintenance grant per child to voluntary organisations housing destitute and orphaned children up to 18 years

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Shelter Home for Women (SHW)

Grant-in-aid covering salary components and maintenance expenditure of an approved shelter home for women

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Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants And Awards Scheme

Annual grant of Rs 10,000 for administrative expenses, plus a Rs 10,000 award for the best performing Child Committee in each taluka

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Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for OBC (Dhangar) Students

Additional maintenance allowance of Rs 750 or Rs 1,500 per month for 10 months, over and above the Post Matric Scholarship

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Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for SC Students

Additional financial assistance supplementing the Post Matric Scholarship maintenance allowance

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Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students

Monthly stipend of Rs 200 or Rs 300 for 11 months of the academic year, released in two instalments

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Home Nursing Scholarship Scheme

Course fees up to Rs 10,000, monthly maintenance allowance up to Rs 800, and a one-time books and uniform grant up to Rs 3,000

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Kanya Dhan Scheme for SC Students

Rs 25,000 fixed deposit for an SC girl student, released after she completes Class 12

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Merit Based Scholarship Scheme for Dhangar Students

Rs 20,000 for top 5 rank holders in SSC and each HSSC stream, and Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 merit awards by percentage slab

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Non-Creamy-Layer / OBC Certificate in Goa

An official OBC certificate recording Other Backward Class status in Goa, used for reserved seats, reserved posts and Directorate of Social Welfare schemes

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Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme (Saral Vidya Sahay) for SC and OBC (V to VIII)

Rs 325 a month for SC students and Rs 225 a month for OBC students, paid for 11 months

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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean and Hazardous Occupations - Goa

Consolidated academic allowance of Rs 3,500 a year for day scholars and Rs 8,000 a year for hostellers, with a 10 per cent additional allowance for Divyang students

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Scheme to Grant Monthly Financial Assistance to the Persons Engaged in Traditional Occupations/Businesses including Motorcycle Pilots

Monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 credited to the beneficiary's savings bank account through ECS

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Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Registered Organizations / Government Organizations / Non-Government Organizations / Institutions for Running Residential Facilities / Half Way Homes for Persons with Disabilities (Goa)

Financial assistance to organisations running residential facilities and half way homes for persons with disabilities in Goa

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Senior Citizen Identity Card in Goa

A photo identity card recognised across Goa as proof of senior-citizen status, carrying a 50 per cent fare concession on KTCL buses within the state

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Widow / Destitute Certificate in Goa (Mamlatdar and Social Welfare route)

A verified set of Goa government documents proving widowhood or destitution, accepted by the Directorate of Social Welfare and the Women and Child Development Department for pension and monthly assistance claims

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Energy and Petrochemicals Department

Debt Management Division, Department of Finance

Directorate of Settlement and Land Records

Department of Registration

Civil Registrar-cum-Sub Registrar of the taluka, under Goa's civil law derived from the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 and the Law of Marriage, with the Marriage Officer for registrations under the central Special Marriage Act 1954

Transport Department

Department of Information and Publicity

Directorate of Settlement and Land Records and the office of the Mamlatdar of the taluka

Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department

Persons with Disabilities Welfare Department

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