Goa Govt. Schemes
Made Easy to Understand

👤 Eligibility

• All the Goan tiatr playwrights, artistes and institution representatives, besides experts invited by Kala Academy, are eligible.

🎁 Benefits

• A hall with infrastructural facilities made available free of charge.
• Experts are paid honorarium and travelling expenses per Kala Academy's norms / as decided by Kala Academy.
• Lunch and refreshments for all participants are provided by Kala Academy.

📋 How to Apply

1. The interested institutions must apply on plain paper/letterhead to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, providing all the relevant particulars and details.
2. The application must be submitted within the stipulated date declared by Kala Academy every year.
3. Authority to Receive Applications: Member Secretary, Kala Academy.
4. Selection Criteria/Procedure: Experts decided by the Advisory Committee. All participants who have applied in response to the press communique.
5. Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a person of Goan domicile.
• The applicant must be between 18 and 40 years of age.
• The applicant must have passed 10 + 2 (or equivalent) examination from any recognised board in India.
• The applicant must have successfully completed the IITF (Basic) Certification Programme of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
• The applicant must not belong to SC/ST category for claiming reimbursement (as these categories are already fee-exempt under IITF).
• The applicant must register with the Department of Tourism, Goa after completion of the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum to be recognised as a certified guide.
• Existing tourist guides registered with DOT before the publication of this scheme are eligible only for the sponsored Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum.

🎁 Benefits

• Reimbursement of the fee paid by the participant for the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (Basic) Certification Programme (IITF Basic) conducted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
• SC/ST category candidates are already exempted from payment of registration fees under the IITF programme and therefore are not eligible for reimbursement under this scheme.
• Sponsorship of the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum developed by the Department of Tourism, Goa, covering local history, heritage, culture, tourist destinations, soft skills, and etiquette.
• On completion of the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum, the Department of Tourism awards a Tourist Guide Certificate.
• Participants may optionally pursue Foreign Language Courses after certification at their own cost.
• Existing tourist guides registered with the Department of Tourism as on the date of notification may register for the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum at no cost.
• Examination fee of ₹ 500 for the IITF Basic course shall be borne by the candidate.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The applicant shall register for the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (Basic) Certification Programme offered by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
2. Step 2: After successful completion of the programme, the applicant must download the completion certificate and retain the fee receipt or challan. The applicant shall fill in the Reimbursement Application Form available at the Office of the Department of Tourism, Goa, and submit it along with the required documents.
3. Step 3: The Department of Tourism verifies the documents and details submitted by the applicant. After verification, the Department of Tourism reimburses the IITF (Basic) Course Fee through the applicant’s bank account.
4. Step 4: After completion of IITF (Basic), the participant shall register for the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum offered by the institution engaged by DOT. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum, the Department of Tourism will award a Tourist Guide Certificate to the participant.
5. Step 5: The participant shall download the Registration Form from www.goatourism.gov.in, fill it out, and submit it to DOT along with the documents required for registration.
6. Step 6: After registration, the certified tourist guide may opt for one or more foreign language courses at their own expense to enhance employability.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be a startup certified by the Startup Promotion Cell (SPC).
• The applicant should have a valid start-up certificate number.
• The startup must have successfully registered its trademark.
• NOTE: Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, being within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally would be considered for reimbursement under this scheme. If digital payments are not possible then it shall be up to the decision of SPC based on its due diligence to admit the expenditure.

🎁 Benefits

• Reimbursement
• For start-ups that have successfully entered the production/service delivery phase, and want to trademark their company name and logo, 50% of the cost of trade-mark registration of their company name and logo will be reimbursed up to ₹ 25,000/-.
• Number of Slots
• The benefits of this scheme can be availed by up to 200 applicants per year who shall be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines.
• Disbursal
• 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/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 only within 6 months of incurring the relevant expenditure.
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 writer.
• The applicant should be from Goa.
• *A copy of the rules and regulations is available at Kala Academy free of charge.

🎁 Benefits

• The grant amount will be decided by Kala Academy with provision for an advance upto 75% of the total grant for a maximum of two Goan authors.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The entries are invited by releasing press announcements in local print and electronic media. The announcement consists of the proforma prescribed by the Kala Academy for application to the scheme.
2. Step 2: In the provided entry form, the interested applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the supporting documents.
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed form along with the supporting documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Goa, Campal, Panaji .
4. Step 4: Applications are placed before the Advisory Committee (Literature of Kala Academy) for their recommendation and subsequent approval by the authorities of Kala Academy.
5. Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Goa.
• The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities notified in Goa, i.e. Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.
• The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
• The applicant’s family must fall under either:
• (a) the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or
• (b) the non-BPL category with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-.

🎁 Benefits

• The Government will provide the cost of the training entirely, covering 100% of the training fee.
• For Light Motor Vehicle training, the proposed financial outlay per beneficiary is ₹3,000/- (Indian Rupees three thousand).
• For Heavy Motor Vehicle training, the proposed financial outlay per beneficiary is ₹4,000/- (Indian Rupees four thousand).
• The assistance is provided for training in both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV).
• It is targeted that 400 persons (200 for LMV and 200 for HMV) will be provided this assistance in a financial year.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, or the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form of the scheme from the staff.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Block Development Officer (BDO) or District Welfare Office.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities of Goa—Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.
• The applicant must be a resident of Goa.
• The applicant’s annual family income must be less than ₹1,20,000/-.
• The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
• The applicant’s family must fall under either:
• (a) the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or
• (b) the non-BPL category with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-.
• The applicant must intend to use the vehicle for self-employment in the tourism/transport sector.
• The applicant must possess or obtain a valid driving licence and vehicle registration documents prior to benefit disbursal.

🎁 Benefits

• For BPL families: A total subsidy of ₹25,000/-, comprising ₹10,000/- from the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) under the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) and ₹15,000/- from the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSW).
• For non-BPL tribal families (with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-): A subsidy of ₹15,000/- from DSW.
• The subsidy is a one-time financial assistance towards the cost of purchasing a tourist taxi for livelihood use.
• Target Beneficiaries per Year: 50 tribal households.
• *The vehicle must be registered and operated as a tourist taxi under applicable transport regulations.
• *The vehicle must be used solely for livelihood/self-employment by the beneficiary.
• *The subsidy is non-recurring and can be availed only once per household.
• *Misuse or transfer of vehicle ownership within the benefit period may lead to withdrawal or recall of the assistance.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, or the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form of the scheme from the staff.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Block Development Officer (BDO) or District Welfare Office.
4. Step 1: The Directorate of Social Welfare verifies eligibility, income, and caste status. The DRDA cross-checks details with the BPL list and prepares the list of shortlisted beneficiaries.
5. Step 2: Upon approval, the Directorate of Social Welfare releases the subsidy amount directly to the approved beneficiary through the designated bank account.
6. Step 3: Random field verification is conducted to ensure the motorcycle has been purchased and is used for the intended self-employment purpose.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities notified in Goa, i.e. Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.
• The applicant must be a resident of Goa.
• The applicant’s annual family income must be less than ₹1,20,000/-.
• The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
• The applicant’s family must fall under either:
• (a) the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or
• (b) the non-BPL category with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-.
• Only one member per family is eligible for assistance under this component.
• The applicant must intend to use the motorcycle for self-employment or transport-related activity.

🎁 Benefits

• Eligible BPL families receive a total subsidy of ₹25,000/-, comprising ₹10,000/- from DRDA under the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) and an additional ₹15,000/- from the Directorate of Social Welfare.
• Non-BPL tribal families (with income < ₹1,20,000/- per annum) receive a subsidy of ₹15,000/- from the Directorate of Social Welfare only.
• The subsidy is a one-time financial assistance for purchasing a motorcycle (used for livelihood activities such as transport or pilot service).
• Approximately 200 beneficiaries are targeted each financial year under this component.
• *The beneficiary must utilise the motorcycle exclusively for livelihood purposes.
• *Assistance is extended only once per eligible household.
• *In case of misutilisation or non-compliance, the Government may withdraw or recall the benefit.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, or the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form of the scheme from the staff.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Block Development Officer (BDO) or District Welfare Office.
4. Step 1: The Directorate of Social Welfare verifies eligibility, income, and caste status. The DRDA cross-checks details with the BPL list and prepares the list of shortlisted beneficiaries.
5. Step 2: Upon approval, the Directorate of Social Welfare releases the subsidy amount directly to the approved beneficiary through the designated bank account.
6. Step 3: Random field verification is conducted to ensure the motorcycle has been purchased and is used for the intended self-employment purpose.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Goa.
• The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities notified in Goa, i.e. Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.
• The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
• The applicant’s family must fall under either:
• (a) the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or
• (b) the non-BPL category with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-.

🎁 Benefits

• Provision of the entire project financing for establishing a Tea/Coffee and Coconut Parlor, with a project cost of about ₹25,000/- to ₹30,000/-.
• The beneficiary will be rewarded with the entire amount deposited if they successfully deposit the aforesaid amount.
• Conditions
• *The beneficiary has to deposit 50% of the total project cost to the Department.
• *The deposit must be paid in 36 installments.
• *The required deposit must be completed within a period of three years.
• *If the beneficiary fails to deposit the amount or installments in time for three consecutive months or defaults for more than 3 times, their right to ownership will be suspended until the entire amount is paid.
• *If the beneficiary fails to repay the amount for six months, the same will be forfeited in favor of the Government.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, or the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form of the scheme from the staff.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Block Development Officer (BDO) or District Welfare Office.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a woman or girl.
• The applicant must have shown exceptional bravery and courage.
• The applicant must have acted against any type of atrocities, violence, and/or harassment against themselves or against any other woman or girl.
• The actions must have taken place at home, in the workplace, or anywhere in the public domain.
• The applicant must have fought for their respect and dignity in society.

🎁 Benefits

• A cash prize of ₹20,000/- is provided to each selected awardee.
• A scroll/citation is provided to each selected awardee.
• The award is conferred on Republic Day, which is the 26th of January, every year.
• The award is restricted to only two persons annually.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The applicant must access the official website of the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DW&CD) and download the prescribed application format for the "Veerjyoti Puraskars" scheme.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Social Welfare Officer of their respective district.
4. Applications are reviewed and selected by the State Level Selection Committee constituted specifically for the "Veerjyoti Puraskars". This committee includes the Secretary (Women and Child Development) as Chairperson and the Director (Women and Child Development) as Member-Secretary.
5. The "Veerjyoti Puraskars" are officially conferred upon the two selected awardees annually on Republic Day, which is held on the 26th of January each year, starting from 2016.

👤 Eligibility

• 1. TAG will identify the sick/old tiatr artistes based on reports from the fraternity.
• 2. The artistes who have contributed at least 10 years towards tiatr (Commercial or Non-commercial) /khell tiatr/ khell or the writer/director who has staged at least 10 tiatrs (Commercial or Non-commercial) /khell tiatr/ khell will be eligible.
• 3. Members of tiatr fraternity must visit these sick/old artistes at their residences or if admitted, visit the hospital and inquire about their health.

🎁 Benefits

• Members of tiatr fraternity will visit these sick/old artistes at their residences or if admitted, visit the hospital and inquire about their health.
• TAG will provide the vehicle or travelling allowance to travel and refreshments/working meal to the members who volunteer to visit the old/sick artistes.
• During the first visit of this nature, one-time financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- (or as fixed by TAG) by cheque will be gifted to the artiste which he/she can use for his/her medical expenses.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application 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. *TAG reserves the right to make any changes in the rules.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be not more than 35 years of age.
• The applicant must have contributed in the field of tiatr for at least 10 years.
• The applicant must have performed in at least 15 tiatrs.
• The applicant's contribution should be considered in areas such as acting, script writing, directing, singing, lyricist work, set designing, etc.
• Relaxation
• The age limit may be relaxed if the health of the artiste is not well.
• Selection Criteria
• The applicant's contribution as an actor, script writer, director, singer, lyricist, set designer, etc.
• The applicant should have received or won any awards in his/her field.
• The applicant should have done any innovation on the tiatr stage.
• The applicant, if a singer/musician, should have songs recorded on Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs, All India Radio, Doordarshan, online, etc.
• The applicant should have acted/directed/sung/composed music/composed lyrics/designed sets/provided background music/designed light effects for dramas in other languages or in films.
• The applicant, if script writer or lyricist, should have published any books of his/her scripts/lyrics.
• The applicant, if a writer/director, should have written/directed at least 7 tiatrs.
• The applicant's contribution in acting/singing/providing live music/stage setting/background music, providing lights, as a makeup artiste should be at least for 10 years and should have performed in at least 15 tiatrs.

🎁 Benefits

• Award Components: The Young Achievers Award consists of a memento, a Citation and a Cash Burse as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• Recognition Ceremony: Selected artistes are honoured at a special function on 16th November on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Regina Fernandes, the First Lady of the Tiatr Stage.
• Annual Awards: The award is given to a male and a female artiste every year.
• *The selected artistes must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award.

📋 How to Apply

1. Selection for Young Achievers award is done through recommendation from individuals/institutions and also through advertisements in local newspapers. However, the Executive Board may also select the deserving artistes from outside the recommended list.
2. Step 1: Obtain Application Form
3. The applicant must visit the Tiatr Academy of Goa, and request for the application form.
4. Step 2: Fill the Mandatory Details
5. The applicant must fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). The form contains sections for both nominee details and recommender details.
6. Step 3: Sign and Submit Application
7. Both the applicant and recommender must sign the application form. The applicant must declare that they have read and understood the rules and that all information provided is true to the best of their knowledge.
8. Selection Process
9. The Executive Board will evaluate applications based on the stated criteria and may also select deserving artistes from outside the recommended list. Selection considers years of service, awards received, innovations, recordings, publications, and overall contribution to tiatr.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be an individual artist.
• The age of the applicant should be between 25 and 40 years. Only in exceptional cases, the minimum & maximum age could be relaxed by upto 5 years.
• The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions in the field of Art and culture at large in his/ her respective field of art in specific.
• The applicant should have contributed to his/her respective field of art in Goa for a minimum 5 years out of his/her career as a
• practising artist.
• No award will be presented posthumously under this scheme. However, during the selection process if the death of any artist occurs after the recommendation of his name then the Task Force Committee may consider his name for the award, in such circumstances, the award will be presented posthumously.

🎁 Benefits

• A memento, certificate of appreciation and financial purse to the extent of ₹ 25,000/- per individual.
• Every year a maximum of 6 persons in the fields of Music/Dance, Drama/Tiatr, Folk Art, Photography/Painting, Craft, Sculpture, Bhajan/Kirtan, Literature, and Film shall be considered.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
2. Step 2: Take a print of the proforma o f the application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
3. Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
4. Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, Email: aco6-dac.goa@nic.in.
5. Application Deadline
6. Within 30 days* from the date of advertisement in the Newspaper.