Goa Govt. Schemes
Made Easy to Understand

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be not less than 60 years of age.
• The applicant must have at least 20 years of contribution in the field of tiatr.
• The applicant, if an actor/singer/Stage Manager/Lights provider/Make-up artist/Costume designer/Live Music/Background music provider/organizer/contractor, must have performed in at least 30 tiatrs.
• The applicant, if a writer/director, must have written/directed at least 20 tiatrs.
• *The age limit of 60 years may be relaxed if the health of the artist is not well.
• The applicant's excellence as an actor, script writer, director, singer, lyricist, set designer will be considered.
• The applicant's receipt of any awards in their field will be evaluated.
• The applicant's innovations on the tiatr stage will be assessed.
• The applicant's songs (kantaram) recorded on records, cassettes, CDs/DVDs or online will be considered (if singer/musician).
• The applicant's work in dramas in other languages or films besides tiatr will be evaluated.
• The applicant's published books of scripts/lyrics will be considered (if script writer or lyricist).
• The applicant must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award.

🎁 Benefits

• Award Components: Shawl, memento, citation, and cash award as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa
• Special Recognition Ceremony: Honored at a special function organized on 14th December every year on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Joao Agostinho Fernandes, 'The Father of Tiatr'
• Annual Limit: Not more than 5 artistes from the field will be conferred with awards every year
• Exclusivity: Award conferred only once in a lifetime across all categories (Commercial/Non-Commercial Tiatr, Khell, Khell-Tiatr, or Konkani Cinema)
• *The selected artiste must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award.

📋 How to Apply

1. Applications are accepted through recommendations from individuals/institutions and through advertisements in local newspapers. The Executive Board also has the right to nominate deserving artistes from outside the recommended list.
2. Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
3. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
4. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
5. Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
6. *Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.
7. Selection Process: Selection is done based on the stated criteria through evaluation of recommendations and nominations by the Executive Board of Tiatr Academy of Goa.
8. Award Ceremony: Selected awardees are honored at a special function organized on 14th December every year on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Joao Agostinho Fernandes, 'The Father of Tiatr'.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be not less than 60 years of age.
• The applicant should have at least 10 years contribution in the field of tiatr.
• The applicant should demonstrate excellence as an actor, script writer, director, singer, lyricist, set designer, or other relevant role.
• The applicant should have performed in at least 10 tiatrs if working as actor/singer/stage manager/lights provider/make-up artist/costume designer/live music/background music.
• The applicant should have written/directed at least 10 tiatrs if working as a writer/director.
• Relaxation
• The age limit of 60 years may be relaxed if the health of the artiste is not well.
• Post-Selection Conditions
• *The selected artistes will have to be compulsorily present in person to receive the award.
• *Tiatr Academy of Goa will confer Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Awards only once in a lifetime be it in Tiatr (Commercial/Non-Commercial) or Khell or Khell-Tiatr or Konkani Cinema.

🎁 Benefits

• The Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award (Non-Commercial) consists of a shawl, a memento, a citation, and a Cash Burse as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa
• Recognition and honor at a special function on 2nd January on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lucasinho Ribeiro the 'Pioneer of Tiatr'
• Lifetime achievement recognition for contribution to tiatr field
• Awards are conferred annually with not more than 5 artistes receiving the award each year.
• Awards are presented at a special function on 2nd January.

📋 How to Apply

1. (This scheme operates through a recommendation system rather than direct individual applications)
2. Step 1: Individuals or institutions can recommend deserving artistes by submitting the recommendation form along with complete nominee details. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3. Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed recommendation form along with the documents to -
4. Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
5. The Executive Board of Tiatr Academy of Goa may also select deserving artistes from outside the recommended list through their own assessment and advertisements in local newspapers.
6. Step 1: Selection is done based on established criteria considering years of service, excellence in specific roles, awards received, innovations on tiatr stage, recorded works, contributions to other language dramas or films, published materials, minimum 10 years contribution, and specific performance requirements based on role.
7. Step 2: The Tiatr Academy of Goa Executive Board reviews all recommendations and makes final selections based on the established criteria, with successful candidates being notified for the award ceremony attendance.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be a Worker.
• The worker should be between 18 to 60 years of age.
• The worker should have completed ninety days of service as a registered worker in the year.
• The applicant should be registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The applicant should have completed three years of membership in the fund.
• The applicant should be remitting regular contributions to the fund.

🎁 Benefits

• Loan of ₹5,000/- for the purchase of tools.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
2. OR
3. The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa (0832-2437081/82/83, com-labo.goa@nic.in) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
4. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
5. Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.
6. Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

👤 Eligibility

• The institution should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• The registration of the institution should be valid and renewed from time to time.

🎁 Benefits

• Free auditorium with necessary infrastructure as per Kala Academy rules.
• Transport assistance: Hire charges for two vehicles reimbursed for transporting artists and stage material.
• 80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to the participating institution.
• Amount of Prizes
• (Group ‘A’ / Group ‘B’)
• 1st Prize: ₹ 1,00,000/- / ₹ 75,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 50,000/- / ₹ 40,000/-
• 3rd Prize: ₹ 50,000/- / ₹ 30,000/-
• Consolation: ₹ 25,000/- each (2 prizes, if >10 performances) / ₹ 20,000/-
• Direction
• 1st Prize: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 8,000/- / ₹ 6,000/-
• 3rd Prize: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Individual – Acting (Male/Female)
• 1st Prize: ₹ 7,000/- / ₹ 5,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 3,000/-
• Stage Design/Setting: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Lighting: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Costume: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Background Music: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Make-up: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Script Writing
• 1st Prize: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 7,000/- / ₹ 5,000/-
• Translated/Adapted Script: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Member Secretary.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.
4. Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

👤 Eligibility

• 1. All the new and existing units must have their operations in Goa.
• 2. The applicant must be one of the below:
• Proprietorship Firm
• Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
• Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
• Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
• Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)
• 4. The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.
• 5. Pre-approval from the Committee is required prior to attending an exhibition in order to claim a reimbursement.

🎁 Benefits

• A reimbursement of 50% of the exhibition rental cost for will be provided for participating in national/ international exhibitions, limited to 9 square meters of space, subject to approval by the Government.
• NOTE 1: The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
• NOTE 2: Pre-approval from the Committee is required prior to attending an exhibition in order to claim a reimbursement.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Visit the Official Web Portal of Goa Online. At the top right corner, click " Register ".
2. Step 2: On the next page, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number using OTP. You will be redirected to the Registration Page.
3. Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields of the registration form. Create a Login Name and a strong Password. Carefully read the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions, and tick the checkboxes. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register/Signup".
4. Step 4: Login to the website using your Login Name and Password. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Login".
5. Step 5: In the top ribbon, click on "Services", then click on " IT Services ". Click on the name of the scheme. You will be taken to the application form for the scheme. Fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents.
6. Step 6: Submit the application. A unique registration number will be generated. Note this number for future reference.
7. NOTE 1: The applicant can apply for this scheme on a quarterly/bi-annually/annual basis after incurring the relevant expenditure.
8. NOTE 2: Application should be submitted 60 days prior to attending an exhibition. Decision regarding pre-approval will be issued within 30 working days.
9. Disbursement Timeline
10. Incentive Application Receipt: D
11. Application scrutiny as per checklist: D+30days
12. Application approval by the Empowered Committee: D+60 days
13. Issue of Regret Letter/Sanction Orders and Disbursement: D+90 days

👤 Eligibility

• All the Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) having a valid start-up certificate number are eligible.
• The product for which the benefit is being claimed should not have been made available in the market previously.
• NOTE: Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, being within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally will be considered for reimbursement under this scheme. If digital payments are not possible then it shall be up to the decision of SPC as per its due diligence to admit the expenditure.

🎁 Benefits

• Start-ups that raise funds from a registered/recognized funding source prior to the product launch phase will be provided 25% of the matching funds or a maximum benefit of ₹ 25,00,000, at proportionate ownership of stock, subsequent to due diligence by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).
• This benefit can be availed by 20 start-ups each year which shall be selected by the SPC as per its due diligence and guidelines.
• Once the application is approved by the SPC, the approved amount shall be disbursed within 60 days from the date of approval.
• NOTE: Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Visit the Official Website of Goa Startup Mission.
2. Step 2: Verify your Email ID and Mobile Number using OTP. You will be redirected to the Registration Page.
3. Step 3: On the Registration/Signup Page , fill in all the mandatory fields of the registration form (Country, Name, Date of Birth, Address, PIN Code, Gender, etc.).
4. Step 4: Create a Login Name and a strong Password (Password can have special characters like @ # $ % ^ & + =).
5. Step 5: Carefully read the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions, and tick the checkboxes.
6. Step 6: Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register/Signup".
7. Step 7: Login to the website using your Login Name and Password. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Login".
8. Step 8: Navigate to the online application form for the relevant scheme.
9. Step 9: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
10. Step 10: Submit the application and note the application reference number for application tracking.
11. OR
12. Step 1: Take a print of the proforma of the application form. Fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
13. Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to SPC via Email at spc-dit.goa@gov.in
14. NOTE: The applicant can apply for this scheme at any time of the financial year, but at least 1- 3 months prior to product launch.
15. Notification
16. The applications received by the SPC shall be evaluated and approval or rejection shall be notified within 45 days from receipt of the application by the SPC.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be a Worker.
• The worker should be between 18 to 60 years of age.
• The worker should have completed ninety days of service as a registered worker in the year.
• The applicant should be registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The applicant should have been hospitalized for five or more days.
• The cause of the hospitalization should be an accident or disease.
• The unregistered workers/ their dependents shall be eligible upon the production of a certificate from the builder or Inspector of the area stating that he/she is a building worker.

🎁 Benefits

• Financial Assistance of ₹400/- for the first 5 days.
• Financial Assistance of ₹40/- for remaining days, subject to a maximum of ₹2,000/-.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
2. OR
3. The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa (0832-2437081/82/83, com-labo.goa@nic.in) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
4. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
5. Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.
6. Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa.
• The applicant should have secured 50% or above marks in the SSC/ HSSC Board exams.
• (For Merit Based Award) The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than ₹ 5,00,000/-.

🎁 Benefits

• Felicitation of Rank Holders Students -
• ₹ 20,000/- to the First Five Rank Holders (separately for all the streams of Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational).
• A certificate of Appreciation will be given at the time of felicitation in the public function.
• Merit-Based Awards -
• ₹ 5,000 awarded to the students who have scored 50% to 59.99% marks.
• ₹ 8,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 60% to 60.99% marks.
• ₹ 10,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 70% to 74.99% marks.
• ₹ 15,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 75% & above marks.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Goa Scholarship Portal.
2. Step 2: Register yourself on the portal by providing your Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and other details.
3. Step 3: Sign In to the Portal using the credentials received on your Email ID / Mobile Number.
4. Step 4: In the portal, browse the Online Application Form for "Merit Based Award and Recognition of High Performance in the Board Exams of SSC and HSSC".
5. Step 5: In the Online Application Form, fill in all the mandatory details, upload the mandatory documents in the mentioned file type and filesize.
6. Step 5: Click the "Submit" icon at the bottom to submit the form.
7. Step 6: Upon successful submission of the application, a pop-up box will be displayed showing the Application Reference ID. The same will also be received over the Registered Email ID and the Registered Mobile Number. Save this Reference ID for future reference.

👤 Eligibility

• For Rank Holders Category
• The applicant must belong to the Dhangar community.
• The applicant must be among the top 5 rank holders in their respective examination (SSC or HSSC).
• The applicant has no income ceiling restrictions.
• For Merit-based Awards
• The applicant must belong to the Dhangar community.
• The applicant's annual family income should be less than ₹2,00,000/-.
• The applicant must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage as per the benefit slabs.

🎁 Benefits

• Financial Award
• First 5 Rank Holders from SSC: ₹20,000 each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Science Stream): ₹20,000/- each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Commerce Stream): ₹20,000/- each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Arts Stream): ₹20,000/- each
• First 5 Rank Holders from HSSC (Vocational Stream): ₹20,000/- each
• Certificate of Appreciation
• Felicitation in a Public Ceremony
• Mode of Disbursement
• The amount of Financial Award is disbursed through Electronic Bank Transfer.
• Merit-based Awards
• Marks between 50% to 59.99%: ₹5,000/-
• Marks between 60% to 69.99%: ₹8,000/-
• Marks between 70% to 74.9%: ₹10,000/-
• Marks 75% and above: ₹15,000/-

📋 How to Apply

1. For Registration
2. Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.
3. Step 2: At the top right corner of the landing page, click "Register". You will be taken to the registration page .
4. Step 3: On the registration page, under the "Student Registration" section, click "Click Here".
5. In the Student Registration Form, fill in the following fields:
6. Student's Name, Gender, Category, Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY), Aadhaar Number, House Number, Waddo/Street, Village Panchayat/Municipality, District, Taluka, Assembly/Constituency, City/Town/Village, PIN Code, Mobile Number, Email ID.
7. Step 4: Create a password ranging between 8 to 15 characters and confirm the same.
8. Step 5: Click "Register" and then click "Yes" to the Confirmation Popup.
9. For Application
10. Step 1: Upon successful registration, visit the Official Website of the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.
11. Step 2: At the top right corner of the landing page, click " Login ".
12. Step 3: On the login page, fill in your username, password, captcha code, and click "Login".
13. Step 4: Upon logging in, a list of eligible schemes will be displayed. Click the scheme that you intend to apply for.
14. Step 5: In the "Apply" section on the side navigation bar, click "Fresh Application".
15. Step 6: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the Application Form and upload all the required documents in the specified format and size and click "Submit".
16. Post Application Process
17. 1. After successful submission of the application, your school/institution will verify the application and submit it to the directorate for further scrutiny.
18. 2. In case of an issue in the application form or documents uploaded, the school/institution can send back the application to the student for necessary corrections and resubmission.
19. Track Your Application
20. Step 1: In the side navigation bar, click " Track Application ".
21. Step 2: On the next page, provide your Aadhaar Number and Date of Birth, and click "Submit".
22. Contact Us
23. https://cmscholarship.goa.gov.in/fcontactus.aspx

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a private bus operator holding a valid stage carriage permit issued by the competent authority in Goa.
• The applicant must be the registered owner of the bus/mini bus in the State of Goa.
• The bus to be operated under this scheme must not be older than 15 years from the date of its initial registration.
• The applicant must agree to comply with all operational, branding, safety, and service norms specified under this scheme.
• The bus must operate for the full month.
• If the bus is off the road, prior intimation must be given to the competent authority.
• Relaxation
• For the initial period of 3 years, buses up to 20 years should be eligible to participate in this scheme.
• The bus can be kept for repairs and maintenance for two days only, which should be Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

🎁 Benefits

• A subsidy of ₹3/- per kilometer operated shall be provided to eligible bus operators under the scheme.
• Bus Insurance Subsidy is provided as 50% reimbursement of the annual insurance premium paid up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-.
• The scheme provides Assistance of ₹10,00,000/- for replacing buses older than 15 years, with new buses having a minimum seating capacity of 27.
• The operator shall retain full fare revenue collected from the passengers and shall not be required to deposit any fare amount with the Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited.
• Bus operators participating in the scheme shall be entitled to receive 50% of the revenue generated from advertisements displayed on their buses.
• Mobilization advance, if required, may be sanctioned up to 60 days of operational subsidy based on the recommendation of Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited.
• Kilometers for Financial assistance will be considered as per the Fare Chart issued along with the stage carriage permit by the Regional Transport Authority.
• The amount collected through Kadamba Transport Corporation Smart transit Passes and Smart transit cards will be reimbursed to the respective operators as per the guidelines set by Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application forms (Annexure A, B, C).
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Managing Director, Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited, Paraiso Goa Building, Alto-Porvorim, Bardez, Goa - 403 521.
4. Step 1: The applications shall undergo verification by the General Manager or any other officer appointed specifically for the Mhaji Bus Scheme. Field inspections may be conducted by the authorities wherever deemed necessary to assess the claims and verify the bus’s details and compliance status.
5. Step 2: Upon successful verification and approval of the application, the applicant shall be issued an official Letter of Empanelment. Following this, the applicant must sign a formal Agreement with the Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited outlining their operational and service obligations under the scheme.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Goa for at least 15 years.
• The applicant must possess a pucca cattle shed with cement flooring for housing the animals proposed to be reared.
• The applicant must undertake to strictly stall feed the animals and not allow open grazing except in open paddock surrounding the cattle shed.
• The applicant must have knowledge or experience in Cattle or Buffaloes farming or trained by the Department.
• New applicants must compulsorily undergo dairy training as decided by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH & VS) at the designated training centre.
• The applicant must have the cattle shed constructed on their own land.
• The applicant must ensure only one cowshed is permitted under one survey number having area of less than 400 square meters.
• The applicant must be a member of the Local Dairy Society/Bachat Gat/Self help groups, unless they are interested in branding their dairy products without membership of local milk unions.
• The applicant must obtain prior written permission well in advance from the Department before undertaking purchases through a registered dealer.
• If the applicant's spouse is a Government employee, the applicant must submit a declaration on their behalf stating the Department of the spouse, designation, place of posting, and mobile number.
• If the applicant has more than 25 cattle, the applicant (owner of the cattle shed) must apply for and produce the consent of the Goa State Pollution Control Board.
• The applicant (Farmer or their family) who had availed the benefit of animal purchase under the earlier Kamdhenu Scheme but has not exceeded the purchase of more than 10 milch animals is eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme for remaining milch animals.
• Applicants whose sanctioned orders lapsed after August 2, 2022 due to the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) outbreak must submit a request letter for revalidation and can purchase animals after revalidation of their earlier order within 6 months of the issue of the order of revalidation.
• The applicant desiring revalidation of a lapsed order must apply within one month after the publication of the Gazette.
• The applicant must ensure the cattle shed is not constructed in a low lying area, near river banks, or large sources of water which are prone to water logging and flooding due to heavy rainfall.
• The applicant must ensure the cattle shed is not constructed in areas prone to water scarcity.
• The applicant must ensure the cattle shed is constructed on own land having clear title in the name of the applicant on Form I & XIV document or Sale Deed document.
• The applicant must submit an Approved cattle shed plan from a Government Authorized Engineer/Architect.
• The applicant must have a License from the Panchayat/Municipality for the construction of the cattle shed.
• The applicant must obtain Town and Country Planning (TCP) clearance for the construction of the cattle shed.
• If multiple applicants are permitted to avail the scheme in the same survey number, the share of undivided land/area must be more than 400 square meters.
• If multiple applicants apply on the same survey number, the No Objection Certificate (NOC) of co-applicants must be obtained.
• The applicant must ensure the distance between the two cattle sheds is not less than 5 meters on all sides, and each cow shed must have an individual drainage system and roofing.

🎁 Benefits

• For the purchase of 1 to 10 animals, the subsidy is 90% of the unit cost (up to ₹63,000/-) per animal, based on a unit cost of ₹70,000/-.
• For applicants who were issued orders previously under the Infrastructure Component of Kamdhenu Scheme (Sudharit) Amended 2021 or whose orders lapsed due to the Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak:
• Purchases of 1 to 10 animals receive 90% subsidy (up to ₹63,000/-).
• Purchases of 11 to 20 animals receive 75% subsidy (up to ₹52,500/-).
• Purchases of 21 to 100 animals receive 50% subsidy (up to ₹35,000/-).
• Incentives towards transportation of animals are reimbursed at the rate of ₹2,000/- per animal or the actual cost of transportation, whichever is less.
• The Department will reimburse the Comprehensive Insurance Policy premium up to a maximum of ₹16,625/- per animal.
• A subsidy of 80% of the construction cost is provided for a cattle shed unit of 10 milch animals.
• The construction cost is calculated at ₹6,000/- per square meter for a shed area of 5.4 square meters per animal, totaling ₹3,24,000/- for a 54 square meter shed.
• The maximum infrastructure subsidy provided is ₹2,59,200/-.
• Infrastructure subsidy release is linked to the number of milch animals purchased (minimum 50% of the unit strength @ ₹25,920/- per animal).
• The eligible subsidy shall be credited to the Bank account of the beneficiary through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) of the concerned financing institution.
• Incentives towards transportation shall be reimbursed to the beneficiary’s Bank account through ECS along with the subsidy amount.
• Infrastructure subsidy shall be released after the purchase of animals.
• The insurance premium amount (maximum of ₹16,625/- per animal) shall be reimbursed directly to the financing institution along with the subsidy amount.
• The animals purchased under the scheme must not be disposed off for a minimum period of 3½ years (42 months).
• The beneficiary must ensure the animals are compulsorily insured by the financial institution and the beneficiary within 7 days of their arrival in the farm.
• The beneficiary must properly maintain the animals in good health, ensuring proper arrangements for shelter, feed, and fodder, and maintaining proper records of milk, etc.
• The Mukhyamantri Sudharit Kamdhenu Scheme Infrastructure Unit must not be closed down for a period of 5 years from the date of subsidy release.
• In case of default in maintaining the animals for 3½ years, the Government shall recover the subsidy amount paid, Insurance premium, and transportation cost on a “pro-rata basis”.
• If the animal dies within one month of purchase, the beneficiary must report it in writing to the Area Officer within 24 hours.
• The farmer must produce a letter from the financing institution having an Electronic Clearance System (ECS), willing to finance him for the purchase of milch animals or for the Infrastructure Component of the scheme.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The farmers interested in availing this facility will have to apply in a prescribed application form obtained through the Area Assistant Director/Veterinary Officer.
2. Step 2: The applicant must fill the application form completely, including all required details, and submit the application in triplicate (Original plus 2 photocopies) along with all the supporting documents mentioned in the scheme guidelines.
3. Step 3: A non-refundable processing fee of ₹200/- (Rupees Two hundred only) for General Category/Other Backward Classes (OBC) or ₹25/- (Rupees Twenty five only) for Schedule Caste (SC)/Schedule Tribe (ST)/Dhangar Category shall be collected at the time of accepting the application at the respective Government Dispensary or Hospital.
4. Step 4: On processing the cases (within 15 days), the Assistant Director/Veterinary Officer of the respective Hospital/Dispensary shall submit the application of all eligible farmers under the scheme to the Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services for sanction by the Department.
5. Step 5: The eligible applicant should purchase the sanctioned animals within one year of sanction of the approval order, ensuring that prior written permission is obtained from the Department well in advance before undertaking purchases through a registered dealer.
6. Step 1: The supplier must insure the animals for Transit Insurance. Additionally, the animals must be compulsorily insured by the financial institution and beneficiary within 7 days of their arrival in the farm.
7. Step 2: Upon purchase, the Officer must submit the health certificate, purchase statement, purchase receipt, and transport receipt to the financial institution for insuring the animals (within a week after purchase) and completing other formalities. These documents must be duly certified by the Assistant Director/Area Veterinary Officer along with the farmer and Bank Officials.
8. Step 3: The financial institution must submit the purchase statement and related documents to the Head Office within 2 weeks of effecting the purchase to enable the release of subsidy. The farmer must also submit a xerox copy of the passbook within a month through the Area Officer along with the required documents.
9. Step 4: Subsidy will then be released as per the pattern of the scheme. The eligible subsidy, transportation incentives, and insurance premium reimbursement shall be credited to the Bank account of the beneficiary through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) of the concerned financing institution.
10. ₹200/- for General Category/Other Backward Classes (OBC).
11. ₹25/- for Schedule Caste (SC)/Schedule Tribe (ST)/Dhangar Category.
12. The fee is non-refundable and collected at the time of application submission.
13. The applicant desiring revalidation of a lapsed order must apply within one month after the publication of the Gazette.
14. The applicant should purchase the sanctioned animals within one year of sanction of the approval order.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be a Fisherman.
• The applicant should have been contributing to the Fishermen Corpus Relief Fund.
• The applicant's non-motorized/motorized canoe and mechanized fishing vessel/trawler should be registered with the Department of Fisheries.
• The applicant's fishing vessels, including engines, motors, and fishing vessels, should have been damaged or lost due to natural calamities like floods, cyclones, tsunamis, and accidental fire.
• The applicant should not be a defaulter of the department.
• The applicant's loss or damage should be verified by the competent authority.

🎁 Benefits

• Death/Disability
• Loss of Life/Total Disability While Fishing in Sea/River: ₹5,00,000 in Case of Loss of Life/Total Disability on Production of the Required Documents.
• Loss/Damage to Fishing Canoe
• Partial Damage of Fishing Canoe: Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹1,00,000.
• Total Loss/Damage of Canoe With OBM: Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹2,00,000.
• Loss/Damage to Fishing Vessel
• 1 to 4-cylinder Fishing Vessel: Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹7,00,000.
• 6 to 8-cylinder Fishing Vessel: Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹10,00,000.
• Loss/Damage to Fishing Nets
• Gill Nets: Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹50,000/-
• Rampon Nets: Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹1,00,000/-
• Trawl Net: Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹50,000/-
• Purseine Net: Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹5,00,000/-

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.
4. NOTE: The claim should be submitted within one week of the incident.
5. Grievance Redressal
6. Any dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer . The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in . All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.