Goa Gazette, No. 2122-36, 02 December 2021

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410 Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023

Panaji, 2nd December, 2021 (Agrahayana 11, 1943) SERIES I No. 36 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

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Department Order/Notification/Add. Subject Pages 1

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1.a. Agriculture Not.- 3/INM/Org-Govt/4-1/ Notifying of requirements to avail the Scheme. 2208 Director & ex off. 2021-22/D.Agri Jt. Secretary

b. —do— Not.- 3/INM/M&F-Govt/3-1/ —do— 2210 /2021-22/D.Agri

c. —do— Not.- 3/5/EXT/AADHAR —do— 2212 ACT/79/2021-22/D.Agri/577

d. —do— Not.- 3/5/EXT/AADHAR ACT/ —do— 2214 /79/2021-22/D.Agri/576

e. —do— Not.- 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR —do— 2216 ACT/79/2021-22/D.Agri./469

f. —do— Not.- 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/ —do— 2218 /79/2021-22//D.Agri./468

g. —do— Not.- 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/ —do— 2220 /79/2021-22/D.Agri./467

h. —do— Not.- 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/ —do— 2222 /79/2021-22/D.Agri./466

i. —do— Not.- 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/ —do— 2224 /79/2021-22/D.Agri./465

j. —do— Not.- 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/ —do— 2226 /79/2021-22/D.Agri./464

k. —do— Not.- 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/ —do— 2227 /79/2021-22//D.Agri/463

l. —do— Not.- 3/1/AD (AE)/D.Agri/21-22/145 —do— 2229 m.—do— Not.- 3/1/AD (AE)/D.Agri/21-22/146 —do— 2231 n. —do— Not.- 3/1/AD (AE)/D.Agri/21-22/147 —do— 2233 o. —do— 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR —do— 2235 ACT/79/2021-22/D.Agri./569

p. —do— Not.- 3/Crops & PP/AADHAR —do— 2237 ACT/79/2021-22/D.Agri./568

q. —do— Not.- 3/1/Agri.Mech/AD(AE)/ Amendment of Scheme. 2239 /2021-22/D.Agri/220

2. a. Forest Ord.- 2-69-WL-INFO CSS- Designating of SNA for implementing 2239 Under Secretary FD/Vol-I/457 CSS.

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b. O/o Principal Not.-1-734(Part)/WL & WT Delegation of powers. 2240 Chief Conservator of (N)/2020-21/4430 Forests APCCF & Chief Wildlife Warden

3. Inland Waterways Add.- COP/2012/2/Corresp. — 2241 Captain of Ports (PER)/Part-III/2970

4. Law & Judiciary Add.-9/4/2008-LD(Estt)/2392 — 2244 Under Secretary

5. Personnel Not.- 1/4/2018-PER RR—Town & Country Planning Department. 2245 Under Secretary

6. Social Welfare Not.- 51-99-2016-17-HC/4306 The Goa Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2247 Director & ex off. Jt. Secretary

First (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

7.a. Tourism Ord.- 7/3/WC-TMP/21-22/ Formation of Goa Tourism Board. 2248 Director & ex off. DT/4024 Addl. Secretary

b. —do— Not.- 7/3/WC-TMP/2021-22/ Amendment to Goa Tourism Policy 2020. 2256

/DT/4025

8. Women & Child Not.- 2-685-2020/DWCD/ Notifying of requirement to avail the scheme. 2269 Development AADHAAR(MAMTA)/6106 Director & ex off. Jt. Secretary

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Agriculture Directorate of Agriculture

–– Notification

3/INM/Org-Govt/4-1/2021-22/D.Agri/

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as an identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one's identity;

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Promotion of Organic Farming" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to promote organic farming for healthy food, ecology and pollution free environment, while maintaining the soil and environment, with the process to reduce the dependence on harmful agro chemical and to supplement them with viable alternatives.

And whereas, under the Scheme, (i) organic manure, city compost, press-mud, edible/non-edible ground oil seed cakes, bone meal, enriched organic manure and all other bulky organic fertilizer assistance is provided Rs.10,000/- per ha. limiter to 2 ha. per farmer (ii) assistance for purchase of bio fertilizer, bio pesticides, bio insecticides, bio stimulants, bio control agents, pheromone trap, light trap etc. assistance is provided 75% of the cost limited to Rs. 5,000/ha. limited to 2 ha. per farmer (iii) assistance is provided for laying out demonstration of 0.4 ha. area assistance for one demonstration shall cover 100% cost towards purchase of inputs for nutrients, pest, weed management etc. Max Rs. 20,000 (iv) assistance of setting up of organic/bio input production unit, financial assistance shall2208 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 cover fixed cost and recurring cost assistance is provided 50% cost with maximum assistance upto to Rs. 25,000/unit (v) Government farms/institutional farms/ progressive farmers shall be encouraged to convert into organic farms assistance is provided for progressive famers @ 90% to the cost maximum upto 1.0 lakhs/farmers in 3 instalments (vi) assistance is provided for sale of local products to the local community assistance is provided 90% to the cost max upto 1.0 lakh per market (vii) assistance for conservation of traditional seed varieties for the organic farming assistance to the registered seed growers for production of traditional local field varieties. (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) is given to the Farmer with krishi card car rying out agricultural activities on minimum 0.1 ha. in the State of Goa either as sole owner, co-owner, tenant, co-tenant, lessee or on contract basis (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), by the Directorate of Agriculture as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa.

Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Government of Goa hereby notifies the following, namely:—

section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Department shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or2209 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 (x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

2. In order to provide benefits to the beneficiaries under the Scheme conveniently, the Department shall make all the required arrangements to ensure that wide publicity through the media shall be given to the beneficiaries to make them aware of the said requirement.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(a) in case of poor fingerprint quality, iris scan or face authentication facility shall be adopted for authentication, thereby the Department shall make provisions for iris scanners or face authentication along with finger-print authentication for delivery of benefits in seamless manner;

(b) in case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be, shall be offered;

(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

4. In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the Scheme is deprived of his due benefits, the Department shall follow the exception handling mechanism as outlined in the Office Memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 2021.

_______

Notification

3/INM/M&F-Govt/3-1/2021-22/D.Agri.

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Development of Manures and fertilizers" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to determine soil fertility status which assist soil improvement through use of soil amendments for correcting soil parameters, macro secondary and micronutrient deficiency the on farm livestock waste can be effectively used to produce renewable energy and quality organic farming impute through biogas plants, conversion of available on field/ /farms waste material into chemical free farm resources as farm inputs for organic farming through organic manure and vermicomposting units;

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as the said Act), the Government of Goa hereby notifies the following, namely:—

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar And whereas, under the Scheme, (i) soil sample analysis from farmers fields for major/ minor nutrients is provided free of cost (ii) assistance on purchase of soil conditioners/ agriculture lime for improvement of soil health assistance is provided 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 6,000/- per ha. to all categories of farmer. Maximum upto 4 ha. per farmer (iii) assistance on purchase of micronutrients 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 7,500/- per ha. to all categories of farmer. Maximum upto 4 ha. per farmer (iv) promotion of non-conventional sources of energy assistance is provided 90% subsidy against standard cost as per the size of biogas plant (iv-a) promotional incentives for promotion of biogas is payable to field/staff farmers involved in motivation of target group assistance is provided Rs. 1,000/- per plant completed and commissioned (v) assistance for compost production through portable/ pucca units assistance is provided 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 1,950/- per cubic mts. to all categories of farmer & 90% subsidy on standard cost for portable unit max. 3 units & max. amount Rs. 7500/- per farmer (vii) assistance for vermin-compost assistance is provided 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 1,950/- per cubic mts. to all categories of farmer (vi) production of vermicompost through portable/pucca units assistance is provided 90% subsidy on standard cost for portable unit max. 3 units & max. amount Rs. 7,500/- per farmer (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) is given to the farmer with krishi card carrying out agricultural activities on minimum 0.1 ha. in the State of Goa either as sole owner, co-owner, Tenant, Co-tenant, lessee or on contract basis (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), by the Directorate of Agriculture as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa.

(i) Bank or Post office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN) Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to

Card; or2211 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 (iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 2021.

_______

Notification

3/5/EXT/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/ /D.Agri/577

Whereas, the use of Aadhar as an identify document for delivery of Services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery process brings in transparency and efficiency and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one's identity.

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (herein after referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Human Resource Development (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, 2212 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021

i. Encourage farmers in upgrading their skills, technology dissemination, capacity building through training and meetings etc. Also to depute officials from the Department for trainings within/outside state.

ii. To create awareness among the farmers about the developmental schemes of the Department of Agriculture through print, electronic media and also on social media platforms and to give publicity to Agriculture activities.

iii. To organize Workshop, Exhibitions, Krishi Melas, Krishi Mahotsav, Seminars for interaction between farmers and scientists, progressive farmers and to expose the farmers to latest technology machinery equipments in puts and to demonstrate their uses.

iv. To support education in Agriculture

and allied sector.

And whereas, under the scheme

i. Stipend of Rs 800/- per day towards lunch, refreshment and lodging charges will be paid to the trainees for study tour outside State. The bus or train fare upto 3 tier A.C. shall be paid or as per the actual.

I. For the events like Workshop, Exhibitions, Seminars, Krishi Mela, Krishi Mahotsav etc. Department will provide maximum assistance of 50% of the total cost limited to Rs. 2.0 Lakhs with specific approval of Government upon receipt of detailed proposal.

II. Financial assistance/Support fee of Rs. 40,000/- per year per student will be paid to DBSKKV Dapoli as per MoU signed in 2017.

III. Educational support of Rs. 3000/- per month will be provided for undergraduate students during entire period of study for maximum 4 years. Also educational support of Rs. 3000/- per month will be provided to the students who undergo post graduation studies MSc. (Agri)/(Hort) by securing seat in Agriculture College/University accredited by Indian Council of Agriculture Research.

And whereas the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

2. Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhar, shall be required to make application for Aadhar enrollment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act. And such individuals shall visit any Aadhar enrollment centre (list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

3. As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrollment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhar enrollment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Department shall provide Aadhaar enrollment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves.

4. Provide that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrollment Identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or2213 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 (ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

In order to provide benefits to the beneficiaries under the Scheme conveniently, the Department shall make all the required arrangements to ensure that wide publicity through the media shall be given to the beneficiaries to make them aware of the said requirement.

In all cases where Aadhar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted namely:

a) In case of poor fingerprint quality iris scan of face authentication facility shall be adopted for authentication, thereby the Department shall make provisions for iris scanners or face authentication along with finger with finger-print authentication for delivery of benefits in seamless manner;

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful. Wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity as the case may be shall be offered.

c) In all other cases where biometric of Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password authentication is not possible. Benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafied beneficiar y under the Schemes is deprived of his due benefits. The Department shall follow the exception handing mechanism as outlined in the office Memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 25th October, 2021.

_______

Notification

3/5/EXT/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/

D.Agri/576

Whereas, the use of Aadhar as an identify document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes brings in transparency and efficiency and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one's identity.

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Shetkari2214 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 Adhar Nidhi (hereinafter referred to as the scheme). to (1) grant compensation for farmers who suffer losses in Agriculture due to various factors like unseasonal rains, floods, landslides, siltation, drought, attack of pest and diseases, fire, wild animals etc.

And whereas, under the scheme (1) Minimum evaluated compensation for individual farmer shall be of Rs. 1,000/- and maximum limited to Rs. 1,00,000/- as per the valuation of loss as specified in the scheme guidelines.

And whereas the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated Fund of State of Goa.

subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrollment Identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

1. An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

2. Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhar, shall be required to make application for Aadhar enrollment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act. And such individuals shall visit any Aadhar enrollment centre [list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in] to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

4. Provide that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, (vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

In all cases where Aadhar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

a) In case of poor fingerprint quality iris scan of face authentication facility shall be adopted for authentication, thereby the2215 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 Department shall make provisions for iris scanners or face authentication along with finger with finger-print authentication for delivery of benefits in seamless manner;

b) the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful. Wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity as the case may be shall be offered.

In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafied beneficiar y under the Schemes is deprived of his due benefits. The Depar tment shall follows the exception handing mechanism as outlined in the office Memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 25th October, 2021. _______

or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one's identity;

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Assistance for fencing" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to, (i) provide assistance for erection/construction of fencing to save crops from damage due to domestic and wild animals, (ii) to encourage area expansion of crops especially horticultural crops, (iii) to facilitate double/multiple cropping in field and horticultural crops and (iv) to improve economic viability of farming.

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/

D.Agri./469

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as an identity document for delivery of services or benefits And whereas, under the Scheme, (i) Assistance is provided @ 75%/90% for General and SC/ST categor y farmers respectively on Standard cost as approved from time to time or actual cost whichever is less for erection/construction of traditional type of fencing such as G.I/barbed wire fencing, chain link or wire mesh fencing and stone wall fencing, (ii) Assistance is provided @ 90% of standard cost as fixed from time to time or actual cost whichever is less to all farmer categories for erection/construction of solar powered battery fencing., (iii) Assistance provided to individual farmer under all types of fencing except hybrid fencing will be restricted to Rs. 2.0 lakh and (iv) In case hybrid fencing with stone wall fence at base and solar powered battery fence or galvanized iron or synthetic chain link or wire mesh fencing erected above the stone wall fence, assistance is restricted to Rs. 3.0 lakh (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) is given to the Farmer with krishi card carrying out agricultural activities on minimum 0.1 ha. in the State of Goa either as sole owner, co- owner, tenant, co-tenant, lessee or on contract basis (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), by the Directorate of Agriculture as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

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And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre [list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in] to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and (b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

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4. In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the Scheme is deprived of his due benefits, the Depar tment shall follow the exception handling mechanism as outlined in the Office Memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021. _______

and seamless manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one's identity;

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Revitalization of khazan lands by seed distribution of salt resistant paddy varieties at subsidized rate" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to provide assistance for revitalization of neglected khazan land back to cultivation by providing seed of local korgut and other salt resistant paddy varieties.

And whereas, under the Scheme, seed of salt resistant varieties of paddy is provided by the Directorate of Agriculture at free of cost limited to 100 kg per farmer (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) to the Farmers cultivating khazan rice field in Goa and having Krishi Card issued by the Directorate of Agriculture, Goa and also to the farmers cultivating the khazan rice fields on lease basis (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa;

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/ /D.Agri./468

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as an identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient 1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per2218 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time- based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

4. In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the2219 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 Scheme is deprived of his due benefits, the Depar tment shall follow the exception handling mechanism as outlined in the Office Memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021. _______

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/

/79/2021-22/D.Agri./467

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Promoting Improved Technologies in Food Grain Crops" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to, (i) evaluate and popularize improved varieties of food grain crops which are superior to existing varieties, (ii) identify varieties suitable for region specific problem such as pests/diseases incidence, (iii) popularise labour and time saving cultivation techniques such as mechanized transplanting of paddy to increase net return and (iv) promote new techniques system of rice intensification (SRI) method and Aerobic cultivation in paddy, etc. to increase the productivity.

And whereas, under the Scheme, (i) in order to evaluate and popularize cultivation of new and improved varieties, seed minikits of those varieties which are found promising during the trials are given free of cost to selected progressive farmers who willing to take the trails, (ii) subsidy @ 50% of the cost limited to Rs.1.00 lakh is provided on purchase of trays/silpaulin sheets/sieves/wooden or metallic spacer for nursery blocks on silpain sheet, etc. as incentive for mechanized paddy transplanting and (iii) an amount @ Rs. 10000/- per ha. provided on pro rata basis for cultivation of paddy by adopting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) to compensate towards the additional labour required for row planting and conoweeder operation, etc. (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) to (i) the progressive farmers willing to take up new varieties of paddy as a challenge to test in their field and adopt the instruction given by departmental officer are considered for taking minikit and SRI cultivation of paddy and (ii) the owners of transplanter taking up paddy transplanting as package on farmers field are consider for providing incentive for mechanised paddy transplanting (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa,

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals2220 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time- based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

4. In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the Scheme is deprived of his due benefits, the Department shall follow the exception handling mechanism as outlined in the Office Memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet2221 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021. _______

producers as per demand and made available to farmer at 50% subsidy at source through designated agencies as well as through Department (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) to farmers growing paddy, pulses, oil seed and other field crop in the state of Goa. (ii) Farmers clubs, farmers Associations and self Help group registered under societies Act and /or with National Bank for Agriculture Development (NABARD) or with Directorate of Agriculture with members cultivating field crops collectively of individually (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/ /D.Agri./466

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Assistance for High Yielding and Certified Seed" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to, (i) To provide quality seed of paddy, groundnut and pulses to farmers and increase Seed Replacement Rate (SRR) to recommended level (ii) to popularize coverage under High Yielding/improved varieties (iii) To ensure timely availability of seed and (iv) to promote higher production of food grains crops and food security of state.

And whereas, under the Scheme, the seed of high yielding and certified seed of paddy pulses and groundnut is procured from National Seeds Corporation Ltd.(NSC), National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), State Seeds Corporation, reputed private seed producer, research institution like State Agricultural Universities and Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and identified local seed And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa;

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre [list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in] to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil,2222 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 the Department shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time- based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of 2223 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/ /D.Agri./465

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Scheme for Crop Protection in Agriculture" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme), (i) To reduce crop losses due to pest/disease infestation, (ii) To promote Integrated Pest Management Technology, (iii) To safeguard the environment and minimize soil, water and air pollution, (iv) To manage weeds in a cost effective manner, (v) To arrest spread of pest/diseases, (vi) To increase the productivity of the crops, (vii) To increase the germination percentage with 100% Seed Treatment, (viii) To have an uniform growth of crop and (ix) To save crop from early pest & diseases infestation.

And whereas, under the Scheme, (i) The fungicide/pesticide required for treating such seed material is supplied free of cost by the Department to individual. The maximum cost of seed treatment agent that would be utilized to treat seed material for one hectare of field area shall not exceed Rs. 400/- or actual whichever is less, (ii) The pesticides, fungicides, biocontrol agents, equipment to determine the pest intensity, light traps or mechanical traps, pheromone, lures shall be provided 75% subsidy on cost of the material or maximum of Rs. 4,500 per hectare of area cultivated. The maximum benefit for the farmers shall not exceed Rs. 18,000 for 4 ha. of area, (iii) The SC/ST farmers shall be provided 90% subsidy on the cost of material for pest/diseases control with maximum of Rs. 5,400/- per hectare or in proportion to area. The maximum benefit for SC/ST farmers shall not exceed for 4 ha. or Rs. 21,600/-. (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) to the farmers growing cereal, pulses, vegetables, horticulture & plantation crops in the State of Goa (hereinafter refer red to as the beneficiaries), as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa;

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre [list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in] to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Depar tment shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in2224 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time- based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021.

2225 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/ D.Agri./464

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Assistance for Purchase of Agriculture Inputs" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to (i) provide financial boost to SC farmers for taking up agriculture for their economic upliftment, (ii) encourage youths from SC for self employment in agriculture and (iii) build up the confidence among the farmers against the price inflation of the inputs by assisting them, thereby motivating farmers to use recommended Package of Practices;

And whereas, under the Scheme, assistance to the extent of 75% limited to Rs. 12000/- per Ha. is provided to farmer towards purchase of inputs such as seed, planting material, pesticides, soil conditioners bio-fertilizer etc. for maximum 2.0 ha. for one season. (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) to farmer belonging to Scheduled Caste cultivating his own land or on lease, or other written agreement (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa;

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Depar tment shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or2226 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 (vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021.

_______

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/ /D.Agri/463

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Assistance for Purchase of Agriculture Inputs" (hereinaf ter refer red to as the Scheme) to (i) provide financial boost to ST farmers for taking up agriculture for their economic upliftment, (ii) encourage youths from ST for self employment in agriculture and (iii) build up the confidence among the2227 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 farmers against the price inflation of the inputs by assisting them, thereby motivating farmers to use recommended Package of Practices;

And whereas, under the Scheme, assistance to the extent of 75% limited to Rs. 12000/- per Ha. is provided to farmer towards purchase of inputs such as seed, planting material, pesticides, soil conditioners bio-fertilizer etc. for maximum 2.0 ha. for one season (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) to farmer belonging to Scheduled Tribe cultivating his own land or on lease, or other written agreement (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa;

there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Depar tment shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

2228 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time- based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021.

Notification

3/1/AD (AE)/D.Agri/21-22/145

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "One time assistance to farmers for removal of weeds/shrubs/bushes, aquatic weeds by hiring power driven machinery/equipment's/ manually" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to, 1. Bring fallow land under cultivation by removal of shrubs, bushes, weeds etc. 2. Bring more area under cultivation. 3. Support farmers for cultivation of agricultural/horticultural crop by providing assistance on hire charges of machinery/ equipment which is being implemented through the Directorate of Agriculture.

And whereas, under the Scheme, One time assistance of 50% of the expenditure incurred towards hire charges of machinery/ equipment including labour wages for removal of weeds/shrubs/bushes etc. will be provided limited to Rs. 15000/- per hectare or 50% of the actual expenditure whichever is less (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) is given to the Farmer with Krishi card involved in cultivation of various types of agricultural/horticultural crops (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), by the Directorate of Agriculture as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa;

Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to2229 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 as the said Act), the Government of Goa hereby notifies the following, namely:—

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Depar tment shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

2230 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021. _______

mechanization to overcome shortage and high cost of manual labour (2) To encourage optimum tillage through custom service facility (3) Enable completion of agricultural operations in time (4) To bring in mechanization within reach of common farmer which is being implemented through the Directorate of Agriculture.

And whereas, under the Scheme (i) 50% subsidy on standard hire charges is provided to farmers at source while booking agriculture machineries on hire from Department of Agriculture.

(ii) 50% subsidy on standard hire charges is also provided for agriculture machineries hired by following agencies:- (a) Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. (b) Command Area Development Authority (CADA). (c) Goa Tillari Irrigation Corporation. (d) Department approved Farmers Club, NGO, and Village Agro Service Centre. (e) Co-operative Societies. (f) Depar tment approved individuals hiring out machinery at approved rates. (g) Manufacturing Companies custom hiring centres.

(iii) 60% subsidy for transplanting is provided in case of collective farming for more than 04 nos. of farmers having less than 1 hectare area of each individual farmers & combined to do transplanting collectively.

Notification

3/1/AD (AE)/D.Agri/21-22/146

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Modified scheme for Custom Hiring Ser vice in Agriculture" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to, (1) Promote agricultural (a) The subsidy for raising nursery & transplanting will be maximum of Rs.15,000/- per hectare for individual farmers as shown at (i) & (ii) above and subsidy for raising nurser y and transplanting will be maximum of Rs.18,000/- per hectare for collective farming as shown at (iii) above.

(b) Incase of individual farmers, there will be a subsidy cap of maximum 2 hectare area & for collective farming, individuals should be having maximum 1 hectare area. However higher area can be part of collective farming but benefit will be restricted to 1 hectare area only (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) is given to (i) all the farmers in Goa venturing2231 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 for Ploughing/transplanting/weeding/ harvesting shall be eligible for subsidy on hire charges of agricultural machineries (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), by the Directorate of Agriculture as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa.

UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Depar tment shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of (vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of2232 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021.

Notification

3/1/AD (AE)/D.Agri/21-22/147

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture

(hereinafter referred to as the Department),

is implementing the Scheme called

"Promotion of Mechanization in Agriculture" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to, (1)

Promote mechanization to overcome shortage and high cost of agricultural labour (2) Enable completion of agricultural operations in time (3) Reduce cost of cultivation of crops and increase net returns to farmers (4) Promote coverage of more area under crops (5) Reduce drudgery of farmers specially farm

women which is being implemented through

the Directorate of Agriculture.

And whereas, under the Scheme (i)

Assistance is provided @ 50%/75%/90% for

General, SC and ST category farmers

respectively on Standard cost as approved

from time to time or actual cost whichever is

less for Purchase of various types of

agriculture machineries/equipment's/

implements (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) is given to (i) Individual farmer, registered Group of farmers, registered

agricultural Co-operative Societies of

Farmers, Non-Government Organizations,

Village Panchayat, Registered Agriculture

Development Institutions, Farming Companies

involved in commercial cultivation of various crops shall be eligible & (ii) Farmers should possess Krishi Card of State of Goa. (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), by the Directorate of Agriculture as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

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And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa;

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre [list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in] to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Depar tment shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and (b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

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5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 1st September, 2021. _______

and seamless manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one's identity;

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called "Assistance for sugarcane planting material" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme), (i) To create availability of quality seed material locally in Goa to replace old and low yielding sugarcane varieties for improvement of productivity, (ii) Introduction of new varieties of sugarcane by procuring the seed materials from Research Centre/institute, (iii) To enhance productivity of Sugarcane and (iv) To bring additional area under sugarcane;

And whereas, under the Scheme, (i) Assistance @ 50% of the cost of seedlings limited to Rs. 22,500/- per ha. (18,000 seedlings) is provided to farmers for purchase of sugarcane seedlings for planting of sugarcane, (ii) Assistance @ 50% of the cost of seed setts limited to Rs. 15,000/- per Ha. (30,000 two budded setts) is provided to farmers for purchase of locally available sugarcane seed setts for planting sugarcane, (iii) Assistance @ 50% of cost of seed setts limited to Rs. 18750/- per Ha.(7.5 MT) is provided for sugarcane setts procured from neighbouring state (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) to (i) All the farmers who are cultivating sugarcane in the State of Goa, (ii) Farmers possessing valid Krishi Card issued by Directorate of Agriculture and (iii) Farmers planting sugarcane on minimum area of 0.1 Ha. and maximum 2.0 Ha. (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/ D.Agri./569

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as an identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa;

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1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Depar tment shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-2236 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 5th October, 2021.

(ii) To assure that the farmer receive remunerative rate for their sugarcane to encourage them to invest in sugarcane cultivation with full confidence, (iii) To help to maintain traditional cultivation of sugarcane that will support rural economy of Goa, (iv) To generate employment in rural Goa.

_______

Notification

3/Crops & PP/AADHAR ACT/79/2021-22/ /D.Agri./568

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department), is implementing the Scheme called Special Assistance for Sugarcane Growers" (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme), (i) To provide financial assistance to sugarcane cultivated in the State of Goa through the Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd, And whereas, under the Scheme, (i) The Special financial assistance for the sugarcane of 2020-21 is provided to farmer cultivating sugarcane in the State of Goa on the basis of highest productivity obtained by the concerned farmer during last 5 years (2015-16 to 2019-20) limited to 80 MT per Ha. for actual area cultivated by concerned farmer during 2020-21. From harvesting season 2021-22 onward the assistance shall be paid on the basis of actual area cultivated by farmer and his actual production, (ii) Financial assistance @ Rs. 3000/- per MT for first year (2020-21), Rs. 2800/- Per MT for second year (2021-22), Rs. 2600/- per MT for third year (2022-23), Rs. 2400/- per MT for fourth year (2023-24) and Rs. 2200/- for fifth year (2024- 25) is provided to sugarcane farmers (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) to (i) All the farmers who are cultivating sugarcane in the State of Goa, (ii) Farmer should posses valid Krishi Card issued by Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries), as per the extant Scheme guidelines;

And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa;

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the Scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not 2237 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021

possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Depar tment shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

(a) if he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment Identification slip; and

(b) any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) MGNREGA card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or (ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time- based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code2238 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director (Agriculture) and

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 5th October, 2021.

______

Notification

3/1/Agri.Mech/AD(AE)/2021-22/D.Agri/220

Short title and commencement.— The scheme shall be called "Assistance for Purchase of Agriculture Machiner y & Equipments"

Read Notification: No. 3/1/AD (AE)/2017- 18/D.Agri /120 dated 07-09-2017 Series I, No. 23.

Amendment

The Eligibility Clause shown at 2(d) (iv) in the above referred Notification is as amended below:—

Paddy transplanter of walk behind type will be provided to individual farmer to hire out to needy farmers and where as Riding type transplanter shall be provided to LLP(Limited Liability Partnership), farmers Societies/Groups/FPO's registered under Goa State Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 or Society Registration Act, 1960 or Ministry of Corporate Affairs or Companies Act etc. for providing custom ser vice. Riding type transplanter will also be provided to those individual farmers who have purchased walk behind paddy transplanter and registered with the department for providing custom service and have provided custom service for atleast two paddy growing seasons. Other content of the Notification remains the same.

This issues with the approval of the Government and concurrence of the Finance (Expenditure) Department, Government of Goa vide U.O. No. 4639/F dated 03-11-2021.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director & ex officio Joint

Secretary (Agriculture).

Tonca-Caranzalem, 22nd November, 2021.

———ttt———

Department of Forest

––

Order

2-69-WL-INFO CSS-FD-VOL-I/457

Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has implemented Public Financial Management System (PFMS)- a web based on line software application with an objective of tracking funds released under all Plan Schemes of Government of India and real time monitoring and reporting of expenditure at all levels of programme implementation. With a view to have more effective cash management and bring more efficiency in the public expenditure management, Government of India has introduced a revised procedure for releasing funds and monitoring utilization of the funds released under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). As per the guideline, the Administrative Department concerned has to designate a Single Nodal Agency (SNA) for the implementing each CSS. The SNA will have to open a Single Nodal Account for each Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) at the State level.

2239 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021

Government examined the matter in detail and are pleased to designate Goa Forest Department as Single Nodal Agency (SNA) for implementation of following Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Deputy Conservator of Forests (Planning & Statistics) as Nodal Officer for the operation of Single Nodal Account and Public Financial Management System (PFMS) by strictly following the conditions in the guidelines issued by Central & State Governments.

1. Forest Fire Prevention & Management.

2. Conservation and Management of

Mangroves and Coral Reefs.

3. Integrated Development of Wildlife

Habitats.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Sapna S. N. Bandodkar, Under Secretary,

(Forest).

Porvorim, 18th November, 2021.

Annexure to Notification No. 1-734 (Part)

WL&WT(N)2020-21/4430 dated 17-11-2021.

Following is the prescribed procedure to be followed by Authorized Officer i.e Deputy Conservator of Forest North & South Goa Forest Division declared as Wildlife Warden under Notification No. 2-12-72-LSG (Part) (V), dated 30-09-1974, who have been delegated powers of Chief Wildlife Warden under Section 11 (1) (b) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to issue permission for hunting of Wild Pigs which have become dangerous to human life and property including damage to Agriculture/ /Horticulture crops on private cultivated lands only and not in any Protected Areas, Reserve and Unclassed Forests:

_______

Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of 1. Action to be taken only on written complaint in the format prescribed by Forest department, to concerned Wildlife Warden by an individual/farmer specifically indicating the reasons for the permission sought.

Forests

Notification

1-734(Part)/WL&WT (N)/2020-21/4430

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of the section 5 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (No. 53 of 1972) I, the Chief Wildlife Warden, Goa, with the prior approval of the Government of Goa do hereby delegate, the powers and duties under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 11 of the said Act exclusively in relation to the wild animal, namely, wild pig (Sus serofa) as specified at Serial No. 19 of the Schedule III of the said Act, to Dy. Conservator of Forests, North Goa Forest Division and Dy. Conservator of Forests, South Goa Forest Division. This order shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Santosh Kumar, APCCF & Chief Wildlife

Warden, Goa.

Panaji, 17th November, 2021.

2. After receiving the written complaint Wildlife Warden will direct the concerned Range Forest Officer IRFO (along with individual/farmer, village panchayat Panch/ /Sarpanch) to visit the site/location for investigation, assess the situation and draw a Panchanama. If the situation warrants, removal of the wild pigs, the recommendation to that affect shall be detailed in the Panchanama.

3. The RFO will submit detailed report to concerned Wildlife Warden, for seeking permission for removal of concerned wild pig.

4. The permission will be accorded by Wildlife Warden based on merit of case in favour of person having rifle with valid licence. The permission accorded will be for a specific period, site specific and will be non-transferable.

5. No permission will be granted for hunting of wild pig in any Protected Area or Government Forest Area. The permission shall be issued only on private cultivated lands. No permission will be granted for2240 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 removal of squeaker and juvenile.

6. Copy of permission is to be given to

all concerned.

7. For the purpose of removal of Wild pigs, the individual/farmer shall take services of the shooters, who are available for the purpose and have a license for possession of a fire arm. The person identified should be an expert shooter and own a fire arm powerful enough and capable of clean removal of Wild pigs.

8. It is desirable that valid Licensed rifle of Caliber 7mm and above/.12 bore gun with appropriate cartridge may preferably be used for removal of Wild pig for which permission has been granted under section 11 (1) (b) of the Act. Use of any other type of Fire Arms/Ammunition (Lead Balls, pellets etc), and no any other means of culling, such as traps or poison, would be allowed, in order to avoid removal/killing of non-targeted/herd animals.

9. While removal of Wild pig/s for which permission has been granted by the Wildlife warden, care should be taken that no other animal, human beings are killed or injured and no property is destroyed or damaged.

10. The responsibilities for casualties/ fatalities and loss to human or property caused knowingly or unknowingly during the process of removing of Wild pigs shall only be on the person/persons who is/are authorized for culling the Wild pig/s. The Forest Department shall not be responsible for any such act/incidence. An undertaking, in format prescribed by Forest Department, in this regard will be given by the individual/farmer at the time of submitting written complaint to Wildlife Warden concerned.

11. The carcass of Wild pig/s removed will be Government property and it should be disposed as per the legal procedure laid under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 for Schedule animals. Drawl of burial/disposal panchnama by the Range Forest Officer in the presence of Panchas/Sarpanch and one NGO member/independent witness is a must. No part of the removed wild animal like meat, skin, tushes, trophy etc., will be consumed, possessed or displayed by any person. In case of any violation noticed, penal action as per relevant provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 will be taken against concerned. Copy of Panchnama to be submitted to the Wildlife Warden immediately who in turn will submit monthly report to Chief Wildlife Warden.

12. The powers delegated by the Chief Wildlife Warden to Wildlife Warden to permit hunting of Wild pigs shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue of the Notification.

13. The Authorized Officer i.e Deputy Conservator of Forest North & South Goa Forest Division may cancel the permit at any time if a permission holder violates the provisions of these rules or Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended time to time.

14. The Chief Wildlife Warden may amend, modify, cancel or revoke any permit issued or order by the Wildlife Warden.

———ttt———

Department of Inland Waterways

Captain of Ports

Addendum

COP/2012/2/Corresp.(PER)/Part-III(Part)/ 2970

Read:— Order No. COP/2012/2/Corresp.

(PER)/Part-III(Part)/1297 dated 15-05-2020.

After the 1st para of the above read Order wherein the details of the final sanctioned staff strength of the Captain of Ports Department has been indicated, the following may be added.

"The expenditure shall be met from the

Budget Head of Accounts shown below:

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1 Non-Ministerial (Non-Lapsable) Posts Budget Head of Accounts

i) Posts shown at Sr. No. 1, 2, 10 & 12 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

02 Minor Ports;

102 Port Management;

01 Port Establishment;

01 Salaries.

ii) Posts shown at Sr. No. 3, 4, 5 & 6 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

02 Minor Ports;

103 Dredging and Surveying;

02 Hydrographic Survey Organisation; 01 Salaries.

iii) Posts shown at Sr. No. 7, 8, & 11 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

02 Minor Ports;

800 Other Expenditure; 01 Navigational Aid; 01 Salaries.

iv) Post shown at Sr. No. 9 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

80 General; 003 Training;

01 Maritime School; 01 Salaries.

2 Ministerial (Lapsable) Posts Budget Head of Accounts

i) Posts shown at Sr. No. 1, 4, 5, 6, 13, 16 and 23. 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

Post at Sr. No. 11 05 posts fall under the 02 Minor Ports;

Budget Head of Accounts 102 Port Management;

01 Port Establishment;

01 Salaries.

Post at Sr. No.12 04 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No.14 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No.15 16 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No.19 15 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 21 04 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 22 02 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 25 44 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 27 07 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 29 03 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

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ii) Posts shown at Sr. No. 3, 17, 20, 24, 26 & 28 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

Post at Sr. No. 12 01 posts fall under the 02 Minor Ports;

Budget Head of Accounts 103 Dredging and Surveying;

02 Hydrographic Survey Organisation;

01 Salaries.

Post at Sr. No. 14 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 15 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 21 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 22 04 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 25 05 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 29 02 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

iii) Posts shown at Sr. No. 2, 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

Post at Sr. No. 11 01 posts fall under the 02 Minor Ports;

Budget Head of Accounts 800 Other Expenditure;

01 Navigational Aid;

01 Salaries.

Post at Sr. No. 12 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 19 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 21 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 27 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 29 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

iv) Posts shown at Sr. No. 7, 8, 9, & 10. 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

Post at Sr. No. 15 01 posts fall under the 80 General; Budget Head of Accounts 003 Training;

01 Maritime School;

01 Salaries.

Post at Sr. No. 19 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

Post at Sr. No. 29 01 posts fall under the

Budget Head of Accounts

v) Posts shown at Sr. No. 18 2405 Fisheries;

101 Inland Fisheries;

01 Construction of Slipway and Service

Station; 01 Salaries.

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3 Ministerial (Non Lapsable) posts Budget Head of Accounts

i) Posts at Sr. No. 30 01 post fall under the 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

Budget Head of Accounts 02 Minor Ports;

102 Port Management;

01 Port Establishment;

01 Salaries.

ii) Posts at Sr. No. 30 01 post fall under the 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

Budget Head of Accounts 80 General; 003 Training;

01 Maritime School;

01 Salaries.

iii) Posts shown at Sr. No. 31, 32 & 33 3051 Ports and Lighthouses;

02 Minor Ports;

800 Other Expenditure; 01 Navigational Aid; 01 Salaries.

From among the strength of 20 posts of Upper Division Clerks, five posts which get vacant first, will be abolished and in lieu of the abolished posts five new posts of Lower Division Clerks will be created and filled. The Budget Head of Accounts to those posts will be adjusted accordingly".

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Capt. James Braganza, Captain of Ports/ex officio & Jt. Secretary.

Panaji, 26th November, 2021.

———ttt———

Department of Law & Judiciary

Law (Establishment) Division

Addendum

9/4/2008-LD(Estt)2392

Read:— Order No. 9/4/2008/LD/(Estt)1702

dated 27-09-2013

Government has approved creation of 01 post of District Registrar in the pay level 10, 10 (ten) posts of Lower Division Clerks in the pay level 02 and 01 post of Driver in the pay level 02, vide Order No. 8/32/2015-LD (Estt/.)Part/ 170 dated 24-01-2020.

Government has abolished 01 post of Dy. District Registrar vide Order No. 8/32/ /2015-LD(Estt.)/Part/170 dated 24-01-2020.

The allotment of the newly created posts of Lower Division Clerks (L.D.C.) and 01 post

of Driver are as under:

Allotment of additional post of District

Registrar (H.Q.)

Sr. Office in which allotted No. of posts No.

01 Office of District 01 Registrar (HQ)

Allotment of additional post of Lower Division Clerk (L.D.C.)

Sr. Office in which allotted No. of posts No.

01 State Registrar-cum-Head of Notary 01 Services, Goa

02 Office of Civil Registrar-cum-Sub- 02 Registrar, Bardez

03 Office of Civil Registrar-cum-Sub- 02 Registrar, Salcete

04 Office of Civil Registrar-cum-Sub- 01 Registrar, Dharbandora

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Amir Y. Parab, Under Secretary (Estt.) Law.

Porvorim, 24th November, 2021.

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In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India and in supersession of the Government Notification No.1/9/74-PER (Vol.III) dated 29-05-1996, published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 14, dated 04-07-1996, the Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Goa General Service, Group 'A', Gazetted post, in the Town and Country Planning Department, Government of Goa, namely:—

1. Short title, application and commence- ment.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa, Town and Country Planning Department, Group 'A', Gazetted post, Recruitment Rules, 2021.

(2) They shall apply to the posts specified in column (1) of the Schedule to these rules (hereinafter called as the "said Schedule").

(3) They shall come into force from the date

of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Number, classification and level in the pay matrix.— The number of posts, classification of the said posts and the level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule:

Provided that the Government may vary the number of posts specified in column (2) of the said Schedule from time to time subject to exigencies of work.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications.— The method of recruitment to the said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.

4. Disqualification.— No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living or who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the service:

Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

5. Power to relax.— Where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Goa Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

6. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time in that regard.

These rules are issued in consultation with the Goa Public Ser vice Commission conveyed vide their letter No. COM/II/13/50 (1)/96/1164 dated 11-11-2021.

By order and in the name of Governor of

Goa.

Vishal C. Kundaikar, Under Secretary

(Personnel-I).

Porvorim, 17th November, 2021.

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1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Goa Rights of Persons with Disabilities First (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of

their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Amendment of rule 16.— In the Goa Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018 (hereinafter referred to as the "principal2247 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 Rules"), for rule 16, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:—

"16. Qualification for appointment of State Commissioner.— A person shall not be qualified to be appointed as a State Commissioner under sub-section (1) of section 79 of the Act unless,—

(A) he has special knowledge or practical experience in respect of the matters relating to rehabilitation; and

(B) he possesses the following educational and other qualifications and experience, namely:—

(1) Educational qualifications:

(i) Essential: (a) Degree in social work or sociology or law or human rights or rehabilitation or education of persons with disabilities.

(b) Knowledge of Konkani.

(ii) Desirable: (a) Degree in law.

(b) Knowledge of Marathi.

(2) Experience:— (i) At least ten years' experience in a Group "A" post or equivalent level in Central or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking or Semi Government or Autonomous Body dealing with disability related matters or social sector; or

(ii) work experience at least for a period of ten years in the capacity of a senior level functionary in a registered, State or national or international level, voluntary organization working in the field of disability or social development, out of which at least three years of experience in the recent past in the field of rehabilitation or empowerment of Persons with Disabilities shall be possessed by the applicant.

Note: If he is in the service under the Central

Government or a State Government, he shall seek retirement from such service before his appointment to the post.

(C) he has not attained the age of fifty-six years as on 1st day of January of the year of his recruitment to the post of State Commissioner".

3. Amendment of rule 18.— For rule 18 of the principal Rules, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

"18. Term of the State Commissioner.— (1) The term of the State Commissioner shall be for a period of three years and it may be extended for a period of two years or till he attains the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier.

(2) A person may ser ve as a State Commissioner for a maximum period of two terms subject to the condition that he has not attained the age of sixty years."

4. Amendment of rule 19.— For rule 19 of the principal Rules, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:—

"19. Salary and allowances of the State Commissioner.— (1) The State Commissioner shall be entitled for the salar y and allowances as admissible to a Senior Scale Officer of Goa Civil Services.

(2) Where a State Commissioner, being a retired Central or State Government ser vant or a retired employee of any institution or autonomous body funded by the Central or State Government, and is in receipt of pension in respect of such previous service, the salary admissible to the State Commissioner under these rules shall be reduced by the amount of the pension, and if in lieu of a portion of the pension, the commuted value thereof has been received by him, by the amount of such commuted portion of the pension".

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Umeshchandra Joshi, Director of Social

Welfare & ex officio Jt. Secretary.

Panaji, 29th November, 2021.

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Department of Tourism

—— Order

7/3/WC-TMP/21-22/DT/4024

In pursuance of the Goa Tourism Policy, 2020, Government of Goa hereby issues the2248 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 following Notification for the constitution of the Goa Tourism Board along with its powers and functions and as specified in sub-clause (2) of clause 1 of the said Notification, shall come into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

Menino D'Souza, Director (Tourism) & ex

officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 19th November, 2021.

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Notification

Formation of Goa Tourism Board

Preamble.— In order to explore the tourism potential of Goa and to have a planned and holistic development in the tourism sector, the State Government in July, 2014 decided to formulate a forward thinking Tourism Master Plan and Policy for Goa in consultation with key industry stakeholders. The Goa Master Plan and Policy which is divided into six modules, recommended for formation of Goa Tourism Board as an apex body for planning, policy making, strategizing, and overseeing the implementation of various tourism programs and initiatives in the State.

Government of Goa had accorded administrative approval dated 23-08-2021 to the Master Plan and Policy including formation of Goa Tourism Board along with its structure and functions. More over, a budget of INR 1 (one) Crore has been allocated by Government of Goa for formation of Goa Tourism Board in the first year of its inception.

In this regard, Government of Goa is pleased to frame the following notification for the formation of Goa Tourism Board as detailed below:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) This notification shall be called "Formation of Goa Tourism Board".

(2) The Government shall constitute "Goa Tourism Board" vide this notification, which shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Government of Goa.

(3) On formation of Goa Tourism Board, the following three apex committees shall stand dissolved, and their role/functions/activities shall be undertaken by GTB as provided in this Notification:–

(a) State Level Marketing & Promotion Committee (SLMPC) constituted vide Order No. 4/4(6-4) State Committee/2017-DT/750 dated 29-06-2017 and

(b) High-Powered Monitoring Committee (HPMC) which was constituted vide Order No. 3/(1794)/12-DT/3051 dated 01-11-2012.

2. Definitions.— (a) "Board" means the Goa

Tourism Board.

(b) "CEO" or "Chief Executive Officer" means Chief Executive Officer of the Goa Tourism Board.

Minister, Government of Goa.

(d) "Co-Chairman" means Hon. Tourism Minister, Government of Goa, who shall chair the GTB meetings in the absence of the Chairman of Goa Tourism Board.

(e) "CII" means Confederation of Indian

Industry (Goa Chapter).

(f) "DOT" means Department of Tourism,

Government of Goa.

(g) "Environmental Expert" means a qualified professional having at least 10 (ten) years of experience in environmental science and sustainable development that is appointed on the Goa Tourism Board as a Member, as appointed by the Government, with voting rights.

(h) "GCCI" means Goa Chamber of

Commerce & Industry.

(i) "Government" means Government of

Goa.

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(j) "GTDC" means Goa Tourism

Development Corporation Ltd.

(k) "GTMP" means Goa Tourism Master Plan and Policy, as approved by the Government of Goa dated 20th July, 2020.

(l) "GTDF" means Goa Tourism

Development Fund.

(m) "Member" or "Members" means a member (or members) of the Goa Tourism Board.

(n) "Panel" means selection panel of Goa Tourism Board for the purpose of selection of Four Subject Matter Experts, which comprises of the following members.

(i) CEO of GTB (as appointed by the

Board).

(ii) Secretary (Tourism), Government

of Goa.

(iii) Director (Tourism), Government of

Goa.

(iv) Managing Director, GTDC.

(v) President, TTAG.

(vi) Representative, GCCI.

(vii) Representative, WTTCII.

(viii) Representative, CII.

(o) "Subject Matter Expert" means Seasonal Professionals/Retired Profess- ionals/from Tourism/Hospitality and allied fields. GTB will appoint four Subject Matter Experts, on invitation basis and as selected by the Panel, for a term of 2 (two) years and extendable by another term of 2 (two) years, as per discretion of the Panel.

(p) "TTAG" means Travel & Tourism

Association of Goa.

(q) " Vice-Chairman" means Vice Chairman of Goa Tourism Board. The 8 (eight) representatives from the Industry viz. 4 (four) representatives from the Industr y and 4 (four) Subject Matter Experts, shall appoint the Vice Chairman of GTB.

(r) "WTTCII" means World Travel &

Tourism Council, India Initiative.

3. Constitution of the Board.— (1) The Board shall comprise of the following members:

1. Hon. Chief Minister of Goa, Chairman–

Government Representative.

2. Hon. Tourism Minister, Co-Chairman–

Government Representative.

3. Industry Nominee, Vice Chairman–

Pvt. Representative.

4. Chief Executive Officer, Member

Secretary–Independent.

5. Chief Secretary, Government of Goa,

Member–Government Representative.

6. Secretary, Tourism, Government of Goa, Member–Government Represen- tative.

7. Representative from Ministr y of Tourism, Government of India, Member– Government Representative.

8. Chairman GTDC, Member–

Government Representative.

9. Director Dept. of Tourism, Member–

Government Representative.

10. Managing Director GTDC, Member–

Government Representative.

11. Environmental Expert, Government

of Goa–Government Representative.

12. President T TAG, Member–Pvt.

Representative.

13. Representative, GCCI, Member–Pvt.

Representative.

14. Representative, WTTCII, Member–

Pvt. Representative.

15. Representative, CII, Member–Pvt.

Representative.

(16, 17, 18, 19) Subject matter experts,

Members–Pvt. Representatives.

(2) In case two or more posts allotted to the Government of Goa are occupied by the same person, the Government of Goa shall nominate additional member(s) to the GTB such that 9 (nine) distinct votes are held by the Government of Goa and/or its officials, associates and undertakings.

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(3) The Board, at its discretion, may invite any experts as 'special invitees' to meetings of the Board, for the purpose of providing any technical advice that enables the Board in effective decision making. Unlike the Subject Matter Experts, these special invitees shall not have the right to vote. The CEO or any other officer of the Board duly authorized by the CEO are empowered to decide on inviting such special invitees for any meetings, which may include experts in the fields of tourism development, marketing and branding, environment protection, heritage and conservation, sustainable tourism, safety, town and country planning, legal, etc.

(4) Meeting, Procedures and Committees

of the Board—

(a) The Board shall make rules for regulating its own procedure including the procedures of any depar tments/ empowered committees thereof.

(b) The Board shall meet at least once in every three months with a quorum of at least 50% of members at such time and place as the Chairman may think fit.

(c) All orders and decisions of the Board and shall be authenticated by the CEO or any other officer of the Board duly authorized by the CEO, on their behalf.

(d) Any special invitees shall be entitled to receive such allowance for attending the meetings of the Board as may be prescribed by Government.

4. Powers and Functions of the Board.— The Goa Tourism Board is empowered to perform such functions and duties as the Government may prescribe or direct, and in particular to:—

(1) Ensure effective planning and Strategy

for Implementation of GTMP:

(a) Advice the Government on the inter- depar tmental matters relating to implementation of Goa Tourism Master Plan and Policy for the purpose of development of tourism in the state including but not limited to:

(i) Recommendation to Government in amendment of any rules, regulations, policies etc. pertaining to any Government Department.

(ii) Recommend, review, and coordinate, as necessary, for the grant of clearances/approvals by various Departments for speedy implementation of various identified initiatives in the GTMP.

(iii) Decide on specific actions to be undertaken for developing and strengthening tourism and allied infrastructure, marketing and tourism promotion initiatives, education and skill development, including providing directions to DOT, GTDC and other implementation agencies with well- defined milestones for their timely implementation.

(b) Formulation of short-term/medium- term/long-term strategies and to prepare roadmap for tourism infrastructure projects for development of tourism in the State including mobilizing private sector participation and investment in tourism sector including taking all necessary decisions.

(d) Formulate standards, norms and policy guidelines for various Tourism related activities and businesses in Goa.

(e) Develop the broad guidelines and action plan for implementation of identified initiatives in the GTMP including but not limited to marketing and promotion activities, tourism related events, tourism education, development of infrastructure, new tourism ser vices through State funding, centrally funded projects, and private sector participation.

(f) Deciding on the matters relating to promotion and marketing activities of Goa Tourism.

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(g) Decide on allotment of any specific event or activity to GTDC for execution, while the execution of events and activities under the promotion and marketing shall be normally carried out by the DOT.

(h) Finalization of calendar of events for the annual year along with a list of standby events up to 80% of the annual budget allocation. In respect of balance 20% of the annual budgetary allocation, GTB shall be open to decide on the events to be par ticipated and activities to be undertaken in respect of promotion and marketing of Goa Tourism.

(i) Recommend for the empanelment of various agencies for execution of scope of work of the activities under promotion and marketing of Goa Tourism subject to fulfilment of necessary codal formalities.

(j) Finalize branding plans and marketing strategies for Goa Tourism and all other promotional and marketing related matters including setting the procedures and finalizing the standards.

(k) Create Key Performance Indicators and periodically monitor them for evaluating the performance of tourism in the State in comparison to national and international tourism destinations.

(2) Provide oversight of Programs, Projects,

and Services:

(a) Periodically monitor progress of projects and programs including usage of funds, based on well-defined performance indicators.

(b) Review and address issues and challenges faced by the implementation agencies.

(c) Co-ordinate with the Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board in promoting private sector investments in Goa's tourism sector.

(d) Engage in, assist and or promote the improvement of facilities for visitors to Goa and the development of Goa as a global tourist destination.

(e) Review and decide on specific actions for addressing the grievances of tourists and other stakeholders.

(3) Appoint the CEO, support and evaluate

their performance:

(a) The minimum qualification & tenure of the CEO shall be as per the decision of the board.

(b) CEO shall be appointed by the Board for a period of 5 years. CEO can be removed from the position if majority of the Board members vote for the removal of extant CEO. The Board shall, however, appoint a new CEO within a period of 3 months from the date of such removal.

(c) The Government may appoint CEO till such time the regular CEO is appointed by the board, who will hold the office with same powers and functions of a CEO.

(4) Tourism related events:

(a) In order to facilitate clearances, lay down guidelines, procedures and standards for organizing events and to accord approval and permission for major and minor events in the State of Goa, GTB shall constitute suitable sub-committee(s) for according permissions for tourism related events like music shows, music festivals, concerts, night bazaars, beach weddings, tourism exhibitions, meetings incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) tourism events etc., across Goa including unlicensed Public/Private Areas/ Premises.

(b) GTB will broadly classify the events into two categories i.e., Major events defined as events which are of longer duration (actual event not including preparatory period) exceeding three days, or involve estimated attendance of persons in excess of 750 persons, or involve investments/organizational expenses in excess of Rupees 50 lakhs) and Minor Events: (events which are contained within the limits, as are prescribed for major events). The Board reserves the right to modify the definition of major and minor2252 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 events at any time including finalization of application fees, formulate procedures for single window clearances of events, events covered, events excluded, terms and conditions, processing fees, procedure for the accord of the permission for the events.

(5) Budget Planning, overseeing financial management, and ensuring adequate financial resources:

(a) Review and approval of Budget for

proper functioning of Goa Tourism.

(b) Advise on the financing plan for implementation of identified tourism development initiatives including state funds, central financial assistance, private sector participation, CSR funds, formation of sector-specific project implementation/ readiness fund, funds from bi-lateral and multi-lateral organizations etc. including development of any enabling policies for increasing participation.

(c) Devise and facilitate in enforcement of "Tourism Development Cess" for undertaking tourism development programs/initiatives in the State.

(d) Periodically monitor progress of projects and programs including usage of funds, based on well-defined performance indicators.

(6) Appointment of Empowered

Committees and Working Groups:

(a) Constitute empowered committees/ sub-committees for proper functioning, delegation, policy making and implementation of various tourism development programs/initiatives in the State.

(b) The Board may requisite the services of specialist and consultancy agencies for planning, implementation, and evaluation of tourism projects on such terms and conditions as it may deem appropriate. The Board, upon its discretion, may appoint working groups/program managers/ consultants, as and when required, having at least 10 (ten) years of relevant experience of working with national and international tourism destinations. The relevant experience encompasses tourism master planning and implementation, management of individual tourism development programs, flagship tourism projects, statistics and research activities, destination marketing, new product development and other specialized programs.

(7) Funding mechanism and utilization:

(a) GTB shall recommend, administer, and monitor the utilization of a dedicated Goa Tourism Development Fund (GTDF) for specific projects and programs identified under the GTMP or any other priority programs for development of tourism infrastructure, as decided by the GTB.

(b) GTB shall decide on the form and incorporation status including the structure of GTDF.

(c) Sources of funds for GTDF would include budgetary provisions made in the Goa's annual budget, levy of cess on specific transactions, membership fees or other charges as identified by the GTB. Proceeds of such cesses and other charges shall accrue to the GTDF.

(d) The budgetary allocation to GTB shall be placed under the control of the GTB and the board shall decide upon the purpose and manner of its deployment GTB may suggest a one-time contribution to the GTDF from the Government of Goa as an initial contribution.

(e) GTDF shall be eligible to receive grants in aid from any Government Department or organization in furtherance of its objectives. In addition, funds may also be sourced from State/Central Government Schemes and domestic and international borrowings, as required.

(8) To carry out any other tourism related activities which may be considered necessary for the promotion and development of tourism in the State of Goa.

(9) Implementation of any other tourism related activity as directed by State Government.

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(10) Other Powers of the Board— The Board may carry on such activities, which may appear to the Board as advantageous or necessary to discharge its functions, under this Notification and in particular, the board may exercise the following power–

(a) Introduce any new Act, Policies, Notifications, Plans, Schemes, Rules, and Guidelines etc., after due approval from the State Government. This includes proposing amendments to the extant Act, Policies, Notifications, Plans, Schemes, Rules, and Guidelines etc. for relevant classification and representation, effective functioning, and development of tourism in the State.

(b) Introduce regulations, standards, and certifications for improving the service quality, standardization and benchmarks of tourism related development activities and services, either existing or new;

(c) The Board may accept grants, donations and subvention and levy such charges and fees for development of tourism related activities and services in Goa.

(d) The Board may enter into any agreements or strategic alliances with credible national and/or international organizations/associations.

(e) Receive any membership fees or payments from any person/Government/ Industry, in consideration of the services rendered by the Board such as member database management and circulation, newsletters, statistics, networking events, etc.

(f) Determine the symbol of the Board including levying penalties or taking any legal action on such person(s) that uses its symbol without written consent and/or prior approval from the Board.

(11) Delegation of Powers— The Board may, from time to time impose, delegate to any member of the Board or empowered Committee appointed by it, any of the functions, duties and power vested in the Board by or under this notification, and any such power, function or duty so delegated shall be exercised or performed by the Chairman or Co-Chairman or Vice Chairman or CEO or any Member of the Board, as the case may be, in the name and on behalf of the Board.

5. Departments of GTB.— (1) The Goa Tourism Board shall constitute the following depar tments for effective planning and implementation of tourism development activities and services through DOT and GTDC:

(a) 'Licensing and Standards Department' for developing regulations/ legislations/licensing and standards for the Industr y such as: (i) Hotels and accommodation units, (ii) Travel agents/ Tour operators/Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), (iii) Activity operators (land, air, water), (iv) Specialized Tourism Activities and (v) Tourism Professionals that are dependent on main stream tourism industr y such as tourist guides, photographers, artists/performers etc.

(b) 'Land and Infrastructure Development' for new land acquisitions and proper management of existing assets/ properties of Goa Tourism. This includes (i) New Property Acquisitions— land/other assets, (ii) planning and monitoring of trunk Infrastructure including beach cleaning, lifeguards, toilets, Tourist Information Centres etc., (iii) strategy for development/ renovation/operations and maintenance of existing properties of Goa Tourism by way of leasing or attracting Private Investment/ /Public Private Partnership projects.

(c) 'New Tourism Services Department' for planning and monitoring any new tourism services to be developed in the state, more particularly (i) Hinterland, and (ii) Coastline.

(d) 'Marketing and PR Department' for planning on branding and marketing of the state in various national and international forums including monitoring the PR activities. This includes (i) planning for Branding and Promotion of Goa Tourism,2254 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 (ii) managing Public Relations including activities of any agencies appointed for this purpose, (iii) improving Digital Marketing presence of Goa Tourism including website management, mobile application etc., (iv) managing customer grievances.

(e) 'Innovation Cell' for planning and promoting (i) digital interventions including adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) technologies etc., (ii) Incubation centre for start-ups in the areas of Tourism, Hospitality, Technology, and allied areas, (iii) Capacity Building/Trainings for Industry and Goan youth.

(f) Statistics and Analytics for (i) planning and periodic collection of statistics and Market Research, (ii) data science and analytics, and (iii) GIS mapping.

(g) Other support functions such as (i) legal, (ii) accounts and finance, (iii) administration/Human Resources etc.

(2) GTB will appoint 6 (six) officers in the first year of its inception, apart from the CEO, from various Government Departments in Goa on deputation basis, for the purposes of managing the departments of GTB as specified above in the section 5(1) for effective planning and implementation of tourism development activities and services in the State. The applicable employment rules and post-retirement benefits i.e., pension, leave encashment, gratuity etc. to such officers shall be governed by the extant employment rules and policies, as stipulated by their respective Parent Departments.

(3) Out of the above 6 (six) officers, one officer shall be an "Internal Auditor" of accountant level from Common Accounts cadre of the state Government for the purposes of proper accounting and monitoring of budgets of Goa Tourism.

(4) The Board, from time to time, shall constitute empowered committees for its Departments including regulating its own procedure for the purposes of proper functioning, delegation, policy making and implementation of various tourism development programs/initiatives in the State.

(5) The empowered committee(s) shall meet at least once in every two months with a quorum of at least 50% of members at such time and place as the Chief Executive Officer may think fit.

(6) All orders and decisions of such empowered Committees shall be examined and ratified during the meetings of the Board and shall be authenticated by the CEO or any other officer of the Board duly authorized by the CEO, on their behalf.

6. Officers and other employees of the Board.— (1) Appointment of Staff for its Departments:

(a) The Board, from time to time, shall appoint such officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of its Departments and the functions of the Board.

(b) The Board shall develop its own Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Policy or adopt the R&R policy of Government of Goa for the purposes of appointment, fixing salaries and allowances including employee benefit to its officers and other employees.

(2) Appointment and Tenure of Chief

Executive Officer:

(a) The minimum qualification and appointment of the CEO shall be as per the decision of the Board.

(b) CEO shall be entitled to salary and perks as decided by the Board in accordance with the relevant pay commission structure or as per applicable norms.

(c) The tenure of appointment of CEO is for a period of 5 (five) years and may be extended for any suitable tenure that the Board may deem fit.

(3) Appointment and Tenure of Subject

Matter Expert(s):

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(a) A Selection Panel of GTB comprising of representatives from Government and Industry shall identify and send invitations to Subject Matter Experts i.e. Seasonal Professionals/Retired Professionals from Tourism, Hospitality and allied fields for their appointment on GTB.

(b) GTB will appoint four Subject Matter Experts, on invitation basis and as selected by the Panel, for a term of 2 (two) years and extendable by another term, as per discretion of the Panel.

(c) The selected 4 (four) subject matter experts/seasoned professionals/retired professionals from tourism/hospitality and allied fields shall have a tenure period of 2 (two) years.

(d) The Panel reserves the right to allow for extension of 1 (one) additional term of 2 (two) years for any Subject Matter Expert or may even decide on their pre-mature termination, as per its discretion.

(4) Appointment and Tenure of Vice

Chairman:

(a) The 8 (eight) representatives from the Industry including the 4 (four) Subject Matter Experts, shall nominate the Vice Chairman of GTB.

(b) The Vice Chairman shall chair GTB meetings in the absence of the Chairman and Co-chairman.

(5) Appointment of Environmental Expert:

(a) GTB shall appoint an environment expert, a qualified professional having at least ten (10) years of experience in environmental science and sustainable development, for advising it on the matters of environmental protection and preservation, as part of planning and implementation of development programs/ initiatives.

(b) Environmental Exper t to be

nominated by the Government of Goa.

(6) Salaries and allowances to be paid out

of grants:

(a) Chief Executive Officer, Members, and employees shall be paid salaries, perks and allowances out of the grants.

(b) Any administrative, operating, and other expenses for the operation of the board shall also be paid out of the grants.

7. Pattern of Assistance for the formation of Goa Tourism Board.— (1) Financial assistance will be as per the pattern of assistance approved by the Government of Goa.

8. Interpretation of the provisions of this Notification.— If any question arises regarding interpretation of any clause, word, expression of the Notification, the decision about the interpretation shall lie with the Government, which shall be final and binding on all concerned.

9. Redressal of grievance and dispute.— Grievances or disputes if any, arising out of implementation of this notification, shall be refer red to the Secretary (Tourism) of Government of Goa who shall hear and decide such matters and the decision of the Secretary (Tourism) to the Government in this regard shall be final and binding on all concerned.

The Notification has been issued with the approval of the Government and concurrence of the Finance Department (Expenditure) vide U. O. No. 1400082935 dated 26-10-2021 and administrative approval of the Government under U. O. No. 6218/F dated 29-09-2021.

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

Menino D'Souza, Director (Tourism) & ex

officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 19th November, 2021.

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Notification

7/3/WC-TMP/2021-2022/DT/4025

Government of Goa had formulated the "Goa Tourism Policy 2020" vide Notification2256 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 No. 7/3/WC-TMP/20-21/DT/ and published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 33 dated 12-11-2020. Government has now carried out cer tain Amendment to the above said Tourism Policy. The changes have been incorporated in the Policy. The amended Policy is published herewith for information of concerned stakeholders/general public.

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

Menino D'Souza, Director (Tourism) & ex

officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 19th November, 2021.

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Goa Tourism Policy 2020

1. Preface

Goa is often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Orient' and the 'Beach Capital of India. Its natural beauty, unique heritage and a delectable mix of cultures, alongwith friendly and hospitable people, make it perhaps the most attractive tourist destination in India.

Tourism is the backbone of Goan economy, with 40% of the population directly or indirectly dependent on it. The sector has shown strong growth with total tourist arrivals increasing from 2.3 million in 2005 to 7.8 million in 2017, an annual growth of nearly 11%.

The tourist mix is dominated by domestic tourists that comprise nearly 89% of total tourist arrivals. The peak season of October to December sees nearly half of the annual tourist arrivals, putting immense stress on Goa's ecology, infrastructure and tourism assets.

The Government of Goa has developed the Goa Tourism Master Plan, 2016 ('GTMP 2016') to harness the full potential of its tourism sector and to address existing challenges in a systematic manner. The Goa Tourism Policy, 2019 ('GTP 2019', 'the Policy') provides the enabling framework for implementation of the GTMP 2016.

The Policy has been developed in a collaborative manner over a period of two years, incorporating the feedback and advice from various stakeholders in Goa.

2. Vision, Cornerstone Principles and Objectives

2.1. Vision

"To transform Goa into an innovative and responsible tourism destination, while preserving Goa's attractions, unique historical and cultural heritage and its natural assets and providing ample opportunities for economic prosperity for all."

2.2. Cornerstone Principles

The Policy has been prepared considering the cornerstone principles as below. These encapsulate the broad objectives of the Government of Goa, industry and other stakeholders who formed an integral part of the consultative process. The cornerstone principles are:

(a) Sustainability: Develop and promote tourism infrastructure in an environ- mentally and ecologically sustainable manner through appropriate plans, programs and policies.

(b) Uniquely Goan: Showcase the unique historic, ethnic, natural, cultural locations and attractions of Goa to provide a whole some and memorable experience for tourists.

(d) Ease of mobility: Provide fast, reliable, affordable and comfortable travel, transport and suppor t ser vices that ensure as seamless experience for tourists travelling in and out of Goa.

(e) Global visibility: Create awareness about Goa as a global tourist destination through innovative, focused and sustained marketing, promotion and communication initiatives in various target markets.

(f) Authenticity: Offer tourists an opportunity to experience the authentic Goan heritage and lifestyle, represented by its rich cultural, ethnic and social diversity.

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offers a combination of culture, ecotourism, heritage, nature, coast a land enter tainment-based attractions for domestic and international tourists.

2.3. Objectives

This Policy aims to set out the governance, institutional and regulatory framework that would support implementation of GTMP 2016 over the next 25 years. The objectives of the Policy are as follows:

(a) Become a responsible tourism destination that is customer-oriented and encourages industry participation.

(b) Help attract a healthy mix of domestic and international tourists to Goa on a sustainable basis.

(c) Create a more environmentally and socially sustainable tourism destination, where territorial development is more balanced between the coast and the hinterland; employment opportunities are enhanced for local Goans and growth oppor tunities are created for Small, Medium & Micro Enterprises.

(d) Become a responsive and agile destination that focuses on continuously improving our processes to make Goa a smooth place to invest and a problem-free holiday destination.

(e) Make innovation and growth as integral elements of our decision-making process thereby stepping up the standards of the tourism industry.

(f) Augment the capacity and quality of infrastructure facilities including accommodation, connectivity, power, water, wastewater treatment and other support infrastructure services.

(g) Give tourists a world-class experience characterized by distinct Goan hospitality, identity, diversity and local heritage.

(i) Maintain tourism as a key economic pillar for the state by ensuring strong economic linkages to maximise job generation and foster entrepreneurship.

3. Governance and institutional framework

This Policy shall define the role of the Goa Tourism Board (GTB), the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and the Depar tment of Tourism (DoT). The Goa Tourism Board shall be a statutor y autonomous body and shall be responsible for laying down the policies regarding all spheres of planning, development and marketing of tourism in Goa. GTB's powers and functions shall be as specified in the relevant statute. GTDC, in addition to the performance of the functions mentioned in its Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association, shall also implement the policies and decisions made by the GTB. The Department of Tourism, in addition to the performance of the functions envisaged in the Goa Tourist Trade Act, 1982, shall implement all the policies and decision made by the GTB. In case of conflict, if any, the decision of the GTB shall prevail.

4. The structure and functions of the Goa Tourism Board

4.1. The Structure

The Goa Tourism Board shall be constituted as a statutory autonomous body by enacting appropriate legislation and shall comprise the following members:

(a) Chief Minister, Government of Goa—

Chairman.

(b) Tourism Minister, Government of

Goa—Co-Chairman.

(d) Chairman, Goa Tourism Development

Corporation—(Member).

(e) Chief Secretary, Government of Goa—

(Member).

(f) Secretary Tourism, Government of

Goa—(Member).

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(g) Director Tourism, Government of

Goa— (Member).

(h) Managing Director, GTDC—

(Member).

(i) Representative from Ministr y of Tourism, Government of India—(Member).

(j) Eight representatives from tourism

industry (Member).

(k) Environment expert—(Member).

(l) Chief Executive Officer—Appointed by the Board with the approval of the Government (Independent)—(Member Secretary).

4.2. The functions

GTB will, inter alia, undertake the following functions (subject to approval from Government, where required):

(a) Evaluate and prioritize tourism development initiatives identified in the GTMP and facilitate its implementation.

(b) Develop the broad guide lines and action plan for implementation of identified initiatives in the GTMP such as marketing and promotion activities, tourism education, development of infrastructure, new tourism services through State funding and private sector participation.

(c) Decide on preparation of sector- specific policies including amendments to the regulatory framework to achieve the overall objectives of the Goa Tourism Policy.

(d) Decide on specific actions to be undertaken for infrastructure development, marketing and tourism promotion initiatives, education, including providing directions to DoT, GTDC and other implementation agencies with well-defined milestones.

(e) Invite sector experts as special invitees to meetings to provide technical advice to aid decision making. This may include experts in environment protection, sustainable tourism, safety, town and country planning, engineering etc. These invitees shall not have the right to vote.

(f) Constitute empowered committees/ sub-committees for proper functioning, delegation, policy making and implementation of various tourism development programs/initiatives in the State.

(g) Appoint an environment expert, a qualified professional having at least ten years of experience in environmental science and sustainable development.

(h) Appoint program managers having at least ten years of experience in relevant sectors for management of individual tourism program development, flagship tourism projects, statistics and research activities, destination marketing, new product development and other specialized programs.

(i) Assess budgets and advise on the financing plan for implementation of identified tourism development initiatives.

(j) Periodically monitor progress of projects and programs including usage of funds, based on well-defined performance parameters.

(k) Review and address issues and challenges faced by the implementation agencies.

(l) Decide on specific actions for addressing the grievances of tourists and other stakeholders.

(m) Form appropriate committee/sub- committees to assist in the functioning of the GTB.

(n) Co-ordinate with the Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board in promoting private sector investments in Goa's tourism sector.

(o) Define guidelines for approval of tourism related events in the State and provide recommendations on type of events.

(p) Issue Annual Reports of GTB to highlight initiatives carried out; and activities planned for the future and key statistics.

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(q) Perform any other function as directed by the Government and/or competent authorities.

4.3. Other conditions

(a) The eight representatives from the industry shall nominate the Vice Chairman of GTB. The Vice Chairman shall chair GTB meetings in the absence of the Chairman and Co-Chairman.

(b) In case two or more posts allotted to the Government of Goa are occupied by the same person, the Government of Goa shall nominate additional member(s) to the GTB such that nine distinct votes are held by the Government of Goa and/or its entities.

(c) The minimum qualification and tenure of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall be decided by the Board. The CEO shall be appointed for a period of 5 years but may be removed from the position if majority of the Board members vote for removal of extant CEO. The Board shall however appoint a new CEO within a period of 3 months from such removal date.

(d) CEO shall been titled to salary and perks as decided by the Government in accordance with the relevant pay commission or as per applicable norms.

(e) The CEO shall be designated as Member Secretary of the GTB. This person shall be responsible for conducting routine business of the GTB. This shall include arranging for the GTB meetings, inviting members, defining meeting agenda, preparing minutes of meetings; and other activities as required.

(f) The CEO shall be responsible for day to day operations of the Board, including but not limited to, planning, implementation and monitoring of activities and tasks of the Board.

(g) The CEO can be removed from the position after approval of the Government if a majority of the Board members vote for the removal. If the position of CEO becomes vacant, a new CEO shall be appointed within a period of 3 months, by the Board.

(h) Eight members shall be appointed to the GTB as representatives of industry bodies from the Goa tourism industry as follows:

(i) President/Managing Committee Member of Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG).

(ii) One representative from the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).

(iii) One representative from the

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

(iv) One representative from the World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative (WTTCII).

(v) Government to nominate four subject matter exper ts/seasoned professionals/retired professionals from tourism/hospitality and allied fields (on invitation basis by the Panel).

(i) For the industry representatives:

(i) A maximum of 1 representative can

be appointed from an industry body.

(ii) Other than members from TTAG, GCCI, CII and WTTCII, the subject matter experts/seasoned professionals/retired professionals from tourism/hospitality and allied fields shall hold a position for two years on a rotation basis.

(iii) The Panel (selection panel of Goa Tourism Board for the purpose of selection of four Subject Matter Experts) shall comprise:

(a) CEO of GTB (as appointed by the

Board).

(b) Secretary (Tourism), Govern-

ment of Goa.

of Goa.

(d) Managing Director, GTDC.

(e) President, TTAG.

(f) Representative, GCCI.

(g) Representative, WTTCII.

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(h) Representative, CII.

development and other specialized programs.

4.4. Frequency of meeting

(iv) Any industr y representative nominated by the Government shall be a member for a maximum period of two years.

(v) Only those industry bodies shall be eligible for sending a representative to GTB, which represent at least 25% of the market for their respective sub- segment in Goa. The list of such eligible industry bodies shall be approved by GTB.

The Goa Tourism Board shall convene at least once every quarter with a quorum of at least 50% of members. Matters placed before GTB shall normally be decided through a simple majority, provided however that at least two representatives each from Government and industry bodies in the Board are in favor of the decision. The Chairman of GTB shall have the casting vote in case of a tied decision between the GTB members.

5. Other tourism committees

(vi) In case, there are multiple industry bodies within a segment that propose to provide their own representative in a given year, the representative of that segment shall be chosen by the Government members of GTB.

(vii) The industry representatives shall have at least ten years of experience in the segment they represent, prior to their appointment to GTB.

Once the GTB is constituted, the State Level Marketing & Promotion Committee (SLMPC) and State Level Permission Committee shall be dissolved and activities of marketing & promotion shall be undertaken by DoT/GTDC, under directions of the GTB. The High Powered Monitoring Committee for Tourism shall be dissolved and all its roles & functions shall be taken over by the GTB. The GTB shall recommend approval guidelines to the Single Window Permissions Committee constituted for according permission to tourism related events with respect to the types of events to be promoted in Goa, venue, scheduling of events, quality standards and allied characteristics.

(viii) The representatives from the tourism industry bodies shall recuse from discussions at GTB on a specific agenda item in case they have a conflict of interest, real or perceived, vis-à-vis the said agenda item. In case of any doubt, the decision of the Chairman shall be binding.

6. Funding mechanism and utilization (ix) The Board may requisite the services of specialist and consultancy agencies for planning, implementation, and evaluation of tourism projects on such terms and conditions as it may deem appropriate. The Board, upon its discretion, may appoint working groups/ program managers/consultants, as and when required, having at least 10 (ten) years of relevant experience of working with national and international tourism destinations. The relevant experience encompasses tourism master planning and implementation, management of individual tourism development programs, flagship tourism projects, statistics and research activities, destination marketing, new product

GTB shall recommend, administer and monitor the utilization of a dedicated Goa Tourism Development Fund (GTDF) for specific projects and programs identified under the GTMP or any other priority programs for development of tourism infrastructure, as decided by the GTB. Sources of funds for GTB would include budgetary provisions made in the Goa's annual budget, levy of cess on specific transactions, membership fees or other charges as identified by the GTB. Proceed so such cesses and other charges shall accrue to the GTDF. The budgetary allocation to GTB shall be placed under the control of the GTB and the Board shall decide upon the purpose and manner of its deployment. GTB may suggest2261 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 a one-time contribution to the GTDF from the Government of Goa as an initial contribution. GTB shall be eligible to receive grants in aid from any Government Depar tment or organization in furtherance of its objectives. In addition to the GTDF, funds may also be sourced from State/Central Government schemes and domestic or external borrowings, if required.

7. Role of Department of Tourism

DoT shall be the primary agency for administration and enforcement of tourism related policies, legislation and rules in Goa. The functions of DoT, inter alia, shall be:

(a) Administration and enforcement of tourism related policies, legislation and rules such as Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982 (Prescribed Authority under the Act), Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act, 2001 (Competent Authority under the Act) etc. and their amendments thereof.

(b) Acquisition of land for various tourism related projects of DoT as approved by the GTB and Government of Goa.

(c) Administration of beach-shack policy including allotment of temporary shacks, deckbeds and regulation of temporary shacks, deckbeds and private property shacks in terms of quality of ser vice, hygiene and safety standards.

(d) Levy of penalties and fines; and suspension of registration/licenses for violation of applicable tourism related policies, legislation and rules.

(e) Procurement of works and

consultants, as required.

(f) Conduct of awareness building,

training and skill development activities.

(g) Conduct of tourism related research,

marketing and promotion activities.

(h) Assessment of tourist feedback as par t of infrastructure planning and implementation of projects and programs.

(i) Operation of Tourism Information

Centers.

(j) Any other activity assigned by the

GTB and/or Government of Goa.

8. Role of Goa Tourism Development Corporation

(a) GTDC shall be the primary agency for development and management of tourism infrastructure, marketing and promotion activities and development of new tourism products in Goa.

(b) The functions of GTDC, inter alia, shall

be:

(i) Development and upgradation of tourism infrastructure, including but not limited to, hotels, convention centers, tourism hubs, commercial places, tourist facilities decided by the GTB. The projects shall include those developed through private sector participation/joint venture/PPP route.

(ii) Operations and management (O & M) of tourism infrastructure through GTDC or third party service providers.

(iii) Monitoring of service quality, hygiene, safety standards and other obligations under O & M contracts.

(iv) Conduct of marketing and promotional activities as directed by GTB.

(v) Provide support for development of upcoming tourism products and tourism locations.

(vi) Attracting private investment into

tourism sector.

(vii) Development of new tourism products like adventure, heritage & cultural tourism.

(viii) Procurement of works and consultants, as required and providing tourism consultancy related services to the tourism sector.

(ix) Any other activity assigned by the

GTB and/or Government of Goa.

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(i) Tourism infrastructure and allied

sectors.

(ii) Hospitality Industry.

(iii) Marketing and promotion.

(d) The GTB may appoint subject matter experts as independent advisers to the Board of GTDC, as may be required.

(e) Since 1982, GTDC has been instrumental in providing commercial activities such as operations of hotels, halls, renting of buses and taxis, organization of sightseeing tours and river cruises in the State. Given that these facilities and services are now well supported by a vibrant private sector, GTDC shall disengage from the same progressively over the next ten years.

(f) Assets such as hotels, buildings, land and immovable assets etc. shall be redeveloped through private sector participation under long-term lease or licensing arrangements, for development and/or operations & management. This process has already been initiated in the form of assets being developed through private investment mode on a license basis at Colva, Anjuna, Britona and Miramar etc. Existing staff employed in such activities shall be retrained by GTDC and redeployed as per requirement.

(g) Transfer of land/properties from DoT to GTDC for the purpose of development of tourism infrastructure, as and when required, shall be undertaken at acquisition rate for such land/property.

9. Policy facilitation for focus initiatives under GTMP

9.1. Destination Development

(a) Coastal Tourism:

tourism development projects. Regeneration of beaches, as identified and planned by Goa Tourism Board, shall be undertaken. Regeneration activities would include infrastructure development such as access, parking, urban sidewalks, promenades, public amenities etc. and services for providing cleanliness and security on beaches.

(ii) Conservation of the character of the beach shall be a key measure therein, including safeguards for sand and water quality, adoption of preventive measures versus erosion, protection of sand dunes and ecologically sensitive areas.

(iii) Blue flag cer tification or comparable standards for beaches shall be pursued for select beaches. This may then be extended to the coast, as per suitability in a progressive manner.

(iv) Water sports area separate from swim zones shall be demarcated. Relevant norms to enable blue flag certification or other equivalent or better global best practices will be followed.

(v) On beaches identified by the GTB, shacks at sufficient intervals on the edge of the beach, shall be granted as a special license. On such beaches, presence of eateries and shacks on the beach shall be limited.

(vi) Shack location and licensing would be undertaken in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines. Quality labels and accreditations for Goan cuisine and special services shall be instituted. Shack owners and operators will need to meet specific guidelines to acquire these labels and accreditations.

(vii) On beaches with constraints or restrictions in development as identified by the GTB, construction of beach huts shall be permitted on areas outside the beach, as a special license. On such beaches, concentration of beach huts shall be limited.

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(ix) Development of ecotourism attractions in relevant coastal sites would be facilitated by DoT and GTDC, and eco- resorts would be facilitated by attracting acclaimed national and international brands at locations identified by GTB.

(x) Fishermen markets, and food & beverage (F&B) cour ts shall be developed in participation with local stakeholders with well laid out standards on cleanliness, hygiene, preparation and availability of Goan cuisine.

(xi) Development of evolved tourist accommodation combined with luxury, lifestyle, music and fashion would be facilitated by attracting acclaimed national and international brands at locations identified by GTB.

(xii) Development standards and development guidelines would be specified for setting up small marinas and jetties at specific locations identified by GTB.

(b) Culture and Heritage tourism:

(i) Conservation, regeneration and promotion of Goan culture and heritage is one of the key initiatives of the GTMP. GTB would identif y essential infrastructure and public amenity requirements for identified tourism assets of historical and cultural importance. This would include norms to address tourist needs like road access, walk-ways, disability-friendly services, illumination, signage, interpretation centres, information panels, washrooms, cloak rooms, parking areas, eating facilities, surveillance cameras, souvenir shops, accommodation and transport services etc.

(ii) To encourage tourist visits to Goan villages, especially to explore traditional Goan houses, the GTB would designate villages conducive for development as "Tourism Villages". The applicable standards for the receiving the designation of Tourism Village shall be specified, so that villages can compete for the same in a transparent manner.

(iii) Special labels for designated Tourism Villages, such as old Goan houses, handicrafts and Goan cuisine would be specified to help tourists explore the village based on their inherent uniqueness and variety of experiences on offer.

(iv) Voluntary certification schemes and labels for other specific services or facilities may be pursued by business entities and service providers interested in enhancing their brand or visibility. These labels can be used for the benefit of restaurants, cafes shacks, spice plantations, home stays, food carts and other eating places. Self-certifications may be subject to an independent audit by a committee appointed by the GTB to review and monitor compliance.

(i) Ecologically sustainable and environmentally sound practices would be adopted in development of nature- based tourism.

(ii) High quality facilities in protected areas would be developed to increase the number and stay-duration of high- end visitors, in adherence with applicable laws and regulations.

(iii) Infrastructure, information and other services including signage and road access, parking, information centre, toilets, wireless internet connectivity, permanent electricity, water, sewage and telecommunications would be developed in tourist-frequented areas in the vicinity.

(iv) Nature clusters comprising key natural or cultural assets located in the vicinity of each other across the Goan hinterland shall be identified for development.

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(v) River cruises in small vessels across Goa's in land waterways shall be facilitated, subject to environmental and navigational constraints. Emphasis would be on eco-friendly operations for river vessels, using small ports and jetties along the demarcated river circuits for hinterland exploration. This would be governed by mandator y service, safety and quality standards for river vessels.

(vi) Unique tourism assets including the myristica swamps and freshwater crocodiles that have adapted to saltwater would be identification and promoted.

(vii) Adventure and sports tourism shall be promoted through identification of minimum standards for facilities and services across activities.

(viii) Certification schemes for companies and training schemes for specialized guides/trainers would be instituted.

(ix) Spice plantations and agro farms involved in tourism trade would be designated and defined, with specialized quality labels and certification schemes

(x) Tourism accommodation and activities based on the premise of eco- tourism would be designated and defined, with specialized quality labels and certification schemes.

(d) Leisure and entertainment:

(i) Minimum development guidelines would be specified for setting up family entertainment districts at suitable locations in Goa.

(ii) Investment promotion and facilitation schemes would be employed to attract top international/national investors and brands.

(iii) GTB will facilitate development of golf courses on a case to case basis. Proposals for setting up golf-courses shall be evaluated based on international guidelines and best practices to conform to the overall objectives of environmental sustainability. The mandatory guidelines and standards for setting up golf-courses would be recommended by the GTB.

(iv) Development of waterfront promenade shall be under taken at locations identified by the GTB. Special emphasis would be laid on surrounding infrastructure including road access, parking facilities, waste management and public amenities.

(v) Relocation of off shore casinos to a more appropriate location, to create an international class gaming cluster is envisaged. This includes identification of the location for the cluster, alongwith development and operational guidelines for a state-of-the art gaming cluster, either offshore (with some services on shore); or on shore; or mixed mode (offshore and onshore).

(vi) Voluntar y standards and certifications for wellness centers to upgrade the offerings both in terms of facilities and manpower shall be facilitated.

(e) Meetings, Incentives, Conferences

and Exhibitions (MICE) and Weddings:

(i) Mass events would be promoted, especially during the lean tourist season.

(ii) New events that can become popular Goan attractions over time will be identified and promoted. Guidelines for mass events including fees, locations, approval procedures, suppor ting services, infrastructure access and other kinds of facilitation shall be set out by GTB.

(iii) Development of international

convention centers shall be facilitated.

(iv) Marketing and promotion of Goa as preferred destination for MICE and weddings shall be done in collaboration with industry.

9.2. Connectivity infrastructure

(a) Connectivity infrastructures a critical component for ensuring a seamless tourist experience.

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(b) GTB will work with Government depar tments and stakeholders for prioritization, planning, execution and monitoring of tourism related infrastructure projects. The role of GTB would be recommendatory in nature and envisaged to align development of infrastructure with the requirements of tourism sector.

(i) Road network: Advise on development and expansion of road network and remove bottlenecks to improve access to key tourism clusters.

(ii) Water ways: Advise on improving interstate and intra-state connectivity through infrastructure development depending on feasibility of routes. Advise on provisions to support ferry services, catamarans, sea buses, speed boats and sea planes to ferry tourists.

(iii) Air: Work with airport operators at Dabolim and Mopa airpor ts to improve air connectivity of Goa. GTB and airport operators to coordinate on marketing and promotion activities along with domestic and foreign airlines to attract high-end tourists.

9.3. Support tourism infrastructure

(a) Tourist Information Centers: Well- equipped tourist information centers shall be established at prominent tourist locations including tourist entry points. Tourist Information centers would be staffed with personnel trained for handling queries, grievances and providing support. Tourist Information Centers would have promotional material on tourism in Goa including schedule of events, provision for booking and technology based interactive kiosks.

(b) Signage: A clear, visible, permanent and consistent signage system shall be adopted. Tourism signs and symbols shall express their meaning in the most universal and simple language possible using international standards, as mentioned by the UNWTO. Signage system shall be implemented at the Tourist Information Centers, ports of entry/exit, tourism circuits defined in the GTMP, locations identified for development of tourism products and all major roads.

(c) Cleanliness: Cleanliness of tourism locations including beaches is a necessity for attracting high-spending tourists. Adequate infrastructure for ensuring cleanliness such as placement of garbage bins at convenient locations would be provided. GTDC shall have the responsibility of ensuring cleanliness of tourist locations and shall work with local authorities. Enforcement of cleanliness norms shall be undertaken by Department of Tourism.

(d) Public amenities: Public amenities such as toilets, changing and shower facilities at beaches, cloak rooms etc. shall be provided at tourist locations. Number and location of such facilities shall be determined based on tourist density and distance. Such public facilities shall be disabled friendly. Operations and maintenance of these facilities shall be undertaken through third party contracts.

(e) Pedestrian walkways: Development of contiguous levelled pedestrian walkways, clearly segregated from vehicular traffic, shall be promoted along roads and at tourist locations including beaches and heritage assets.

(f) Disabled-friendly access: Tourist locations identified under GTMP shall have well designed access points, amenities and ease of movement for the disabled.

9.4. Utilities and other services

(a) Water and waste management: Poor waste management can cause a strain on tourism sector, affecting cleanliness, air and water pollution; and general hygiene. Utilization of new age waste water disposal methods shall be evaluated, especially in mass tourism areas.

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(b) Electricity supply: 24X7 electricity would be provided at key tourism assets and establishments in the long term. In the short term steps shall be undertaken to provide 24X7 supply at tourist accommodation, flagship products and tourism hotspots.

(c) Healthcare: Increased number of emergency healthcare and first aid services would be required at tourism hotspots. All tourism hotspots shall have quick access to ambulance services. Contact details of ambulance services shall be displayed with proper signage at prominent locations at tourism hotspots.

9.5. Promotion and Marketing

(a) Promotional and marketing collateral will be developed with a view to ensure consistent stor ytelling on historical, heritage, cultural and other natural tourist attractions. Product clusters would be developed for service providers sharing the same product market (e.g. nature tourism, cultural tourism, cruise tourism, etc.).

(b) Website and mobile applications: Technology driven marketing and promotion activities would be a key endeavor of the GTB. Usage of online channels to build the brand, create awareness, attract new customers, transmit experience and gather visitor information shall be taken up with relevant agencies and trade channels. Promoting mobile applications, customized digital content and real time information would be the key focus areas.

(c) Tourism Information Centers: Key physical contact points including virtual kiosks would be developed, to understand, assist, inform and seek feedback from the tourists as specified under the Tourism Infrastructure section.

(d) Press, Publicity and Programmatic Marketing: Segmented and efficient communication through traditional and mainstream media shall be strengthened.

(e) Social media: Building promotional narrative, seeking feedback and addressing customer feedback and grievances through continuous engagement on social media shall be continued.

(f) B2B meetings and events: Participation in domestic and global events and exhibitions, conducting marketing road shows and events, facilitating focused B2B marketing and promotion activities shall be enhanced.

(g) Customer intelligence and market research: A tourism statistics unit shall be formed for collection of data, analysis and online repor ting of tourism related statistics– foreign and domestic arrivals, hotel occupancy rates, average duration of stay, per-capita tourism spends, ticketing volumes, revenues, results of tourist surveys, international quality ratings, customer feedback etc.

(h) Building a Smart Tourism Destination: Efforts shall be made for dynamically interconnecting stakeholders through a technological platform on which information relating to tourism activities could be exchanged instantly. This integrated platform shall be made amenable for access through a variety of end-user devices to share experiences and feedback. This initiative would help improve the effectiveness of tourism resources management across destinations.

(i) Building awareness among local stakeholders: Sustainable tourism development in Goa is a responsibility of everyone: civil society, public and private sector. Campaigns with state coverage should be undertaken to raise awareness on the impor tance of tourism and environmental sustainability. In addition, a civic pride campaign should emphasize on the importance of conserving the natural and cultural heritages of Goa (either monuments or living culture and nature etc).

10. Skill development

(a) Human Resource Service Centres (HRSCs) shall be developed to cater to training and skill building requirement of the tourism sector. GTB would setup a task2267 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 36 2ND DECEMBER, 2021 force to understand skill gaps and advice on training and skill development needs including syllabi and courses in consultation with industry stakeholder. HRSCs will be the focal point to provide the training, suppor t and awareness required to meet the demand for skilled work force Goa. Three HRSCs shall initially be setup in the state, and may be increased in number based on industry need.

(b) HRSCs shall have three major

functions:

(i) Awareness programs:

• Grass root engagement through awareness programs on the tourism sector development planned.

• Design of implementation strategies based on local strengths and opportunities.

• Seminars for students and teachers on maintaining general safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards in the locality.

(ii) Training programs:

• Train and up skill current and future professionals comprising the tourism workforce.

• Specific programs designed around GTMP program requirements.

• Tourist guide certification

courses.

• Taxi driver training courses emphasizing on hospitability and courtesies.

• Tourist police/security force

training courses.

• Facilitation of specialized programmes for adventure sports.

• Preparation of local Goan dishes: administer training courses and certification programmes.

• Skill development programs for local stakeholders involved in tourist trade, e.g. home stays, spice plantations, heritage houses, village walks, etc.

• Skill development programs for persons involved in traditional Goan handicraft.

(iii) Support programs

• Help create Micro and Small Enterprises to bridge gaps that exist in the rural tourism sector.

• Help increase employment in the

tourism sector.

11. Regulatory Framework

11.1. Regulation of Tourism Acts

The Goa, Daman and Diu Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982 and The Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act, 2001 with amendments thereof

(a) The Registration of Tourist Trade Act will be replaced by The Regulation of Tourist Trade Act to reflect the role played by the Act.

(b) Enforcement of policy and regulation shall be one of the principal roles of the Department of Tourism.

(i) To enable the Depar tment of Tourism to enforce the Acts, provisions on inspections, penalties, fines and suspension, cancellation procedures etc. shall be detailed in the Tourist Trade Act. The new and amended provisions to support the policy objectives shall be recommended by the GTB.

(ii) Department of Tourism as the Prescribed Authority under Tourist Trade Act shall have powers to terminate the licence, seal and close tourist facilities such as hotels etc. if the said facilities are not compliant with the provisions of the Act or if such registration has been cancelled by the Prescribed Authority.

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(c) Setting up of Goa Tourism Board and provisions on its functioning and powers shall be included in the Tourist Trade Act.

(d) Quality norms and certification standards in respect of classification of accommodation under Tourist Trade Act shall be amended in line with nationally and globally recognized classification standards.

(e) Tourism hotspots as envisaged in the GTMP 2016 shall be included in the list of places notified under the Tourist Places Act based on recommendation of GTB.

(f) The tenure of registration for tourism activities such as tenure for registration of boat rides and water-related activities shall be reviewed by GTB. Increase in tenure may be proposed considering business viability requirements and applicable rules and guidelines.

11.2. Framework for GTDC

(a) The key responsibilities for GTDC under the GTP have been highlighted in an earlier section.

(b) To achieve the objectives, the Scheme on Pattern of Assistance to Goa Tourism Development Corporation (A special purpose vehicle) for development of Tourism related infrastructure in State of Goa dated 2-7-2013 shall be modified to include—

(i) Implementation of tourism

infrastructure as decided by GTB.

(ii) Assessing financing requirements and annual budgets to implement projects identified by GTB.

(iii) Utilization of budgetary funds under the scheme in a time bound manner by following codal procedures.

(iv) Submit utilization certificates from

time to time.

(v) Provide timely progress reports to the Board of Directors of GTDC and GTB on implementation of projects decided by GTB.

(vi) Under take operations and management of such infrastructure (on its own or through third parties).

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

Menino D'Souza, Director (Tourism) & ex

officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 19th November, 2021.

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Department of Women & Child

Development

Directorate of Women & Child Development –– Notification

2-685-2020/DWCD/AADHAAR(MAMTA)/ /6106

And whereas, the Directorate of Women and Child Development (hereinafter referred to as the "Department"), is administering the scheme called as Financial incentives to mothers who deliver a Girl Child (MAMTA) (hereinafter referred to as the said scheme) to improve the female Child Sex ratio in the State, which scheme is being implemented through the Directorate of Women and Child Development (hereinafter referred to as the "Implementing Agency");

And whereas, under the said scheme, financial incentive (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) is given to the mothers who deliver a live girl Child (maximum 02 deliveries) in the registered medical institution. (hereinafter referred to as the "beneficiary"), by the Implementing Agency as per the provisions of the said scheme;

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And whereas, the said scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of State of Goa;

Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the "said Act"), the Government of Goa hereby notifies the following, namely:—

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the said scheme shall be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the said scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before registering for the said scheme provided that she is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

(3) Regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, states that the Implementing Agency, is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka, the Implementing Agency shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in co-ordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the said scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely.—

a) If she has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrollment Identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

(i) Bank or Post Office Passbook with

Photo; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Ration Card; or

(v) Voter Identity Card; or

(vi) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) card; or

(vii) Kisan Photo passbook; or

(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or on an official letter head; or

(x) any other document as specified

by the Department:

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

2. In order to provide benefits to the beneficiaries under the said scheme conveniently, the Implementing Agency shall make all the required arrangements to ensure that wide publicity through the media is given to the beneficiaries to make them aware of the said requirement.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

(a) in case of poor fingerprint quality, iris scan or face authentication facility shall be adopted for authentication, thereby the Implementing Agency shall make provisions for iris scanners or face authentication alongwith finger-print authentication for delivery of benefits in seamless manner;

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(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the said scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Implementing Agency.

4. In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the said scheme is deprived of his due benefits, Implementing Agency shall follow the exception handling mechanism as outlined in the Office Memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

5. This notification shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Deepali Naik, Director of ex officio Joint

Secretary (Women & Child Development).

Panaji, 23rd November, 2021.

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