Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 14th August, 2025 (Sravana 23, 1947) SERIES I No. 20
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Note: There is one Supplement and three Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette Series I No. 19 dated 07-08-2025 as
follows:-
1. Extraordinary dated 7-8-2025 from pages 749 to 750 regarding Market Borrowing Programme from Department of Finance.
2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 8-8-2025 from pages 751 to 754 regarding Amendment to Govt. Notification dtd. 9-11-1995 from
Department of Home.
3. Supplement dated 8-8-2025 from pages 755 to 826 regarding Bills from Goa Legislature Secretariat.
4. Extraordinary (No. 3) dated 12-8-2025 from pages 827 to 828 regarding giving effect to GSRF (Amendment) Act, 2025.
INDEX
Department Type
Subject Page No
1 2
3 4
1. Archaeology Not.- 1(5)/Scheme/2022-23/Archaeo Goa Archaeology Research Fellowship 830
logy/457 Scheme.
2. Civil Supplies and Not.- DCS/ENF/No-FPS/15-16/194 Targeted Public Distribution System 832
Consumer Affairs 5 (Control) Amendment Order, 2025.
3. Education Not.- 2/91/Goa State Pvt. Uni. Bill/ Permission to Parul University Goa. 834
DHE/2020/5/4479
4. Home Not.- 1/6/2014-HD(G)/2097 Declaration of Saligao Police Station's 834
jurisdictional area.
5. Home Not.- 2/24/2025-HD(G)/sec.330(2)- Amendment of Government Notification 835
BNSS/2103 dated 8-5-2025.
6. Home Not.- 9/9/2025-HD(G)/Sec-303/212 Consideration of cases under exceptional 836
2 circumstances under BNSS, 2023.
7. Information Not.- 15(149)/2025/DITE&C/Impl. Withdrawal of Goa Telecom Infrastructure 837
Technology, Of ROW Rules 2024/4397 Policy, 2020.
Electronics &
Communicatio
8. Mines Not.- DMG/07/89/2024-25/SMRI/St Star Rating for Minor Minerals Rules 838
at/Mines/PART-II/1500
9. Tribal Welfare Not.- 1-285-2025-26/ADMN/DTW/ Ashraya Adhar Scheme. 846
GSSTFDCL/2158
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 829OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Archaeology
Notification
1(5)/Scheme/2022-23/Archaeology/457 Date : 06-Aug-2025 The proposed Goa Archaeological Research Fellowship Scheme as approved by the Government is hereby enclosed for information of all and for its implementation.
The same is issued with the approval of the Government vide U.O. No. 2626/F dated 21-06-2025.
By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.
Dr. Nilesh B. Fal Dessai, Director & ex-officio Joint Secretary (Archaeology).
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The Goa Archaeological Research Fellowship Scheme
Introduction.— This scheme has been designed with an objective to encourage scholars to undertake research activities in the field of Archaeology of Goa and West Coast. Four Research Fellowships shall be awarded, two at Junior level and two at Senior level each for research in the specified area for 24 months.
Short title and commencement.— i. This scheme may be called as "The Goa Archaeological Research Fellowship Scheme" to encourage Scholars to undertake research in the field of Goan Archaeology.
ii. The scheme shall come into force from the date of notifying the same in the Official Gazette of Government of Goa.
Objectives of the Scheme.— i. To encourage Scholars to undertake research on Archaeology of Goa based on the primary archaeological sources.
ii. To promote and develop research culture in the State of Goa in the field of Archaeology.
iii. To promote interdisciplinary research in Colleges, University and other educational research organizations.
iv. To create a database of archaeological heritage of Goa.
Outcome of the Scheme.— i. Unexplored archaeological treasure will be brought to light which will help to carry out further research in the field of Archaeology of Goa.
ii. More and more researchers will come to visit the Protected Monuments of the Department of Archaeology for research activities and will help in creating awareness about the Protected Monument and Sites of Goa and archaeological treasure of Goa in general.
iii. Department will generate research on archaeological past of Goa for publication.
Eligibility.— i. Any individual who has completed her/his Post-Graduation in M.A. in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology/M.A in History/M.A in Indology and is up to 35 years of age as on the closing date of application shall be eligible to undertake research in the junior category.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025ii. Any individual who has completed her/his Doctorate in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology/History/Indology and is up to 45 years of age as on the closing date of application shall be eligible to undertake research in the senior category.
iii. The fellowship shall be awarded to any scholar only once in her/his life time under each of the following two categories:
1. Junior Research Fellowship.
a) For Goan Scholar — Having 15 years of Residence in Goa.
b) For Indian Scholar — Having Indian citizenship.
2. Senior Research Fellowship.
a) For Goan Scholar — Having 15 years of Residence in Goa.
b) For Indian Scholar — Having Indian citizenship.
iv. A fellow will not be eligible for any other fellowship offered by the Department in any other category for a period of 5 years from the date of the submission of her/his project. Any grace period/extension will not be considered under the quantum of the fellowship financial assistance.
v. Research preferably in the field of Archaeology of Goa shall be encouraged.
Nature & quantum of Assistance.— i. Eligible scholars under junior category shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹ 25,000/- per month for a period of 24 months.
ii. Eligible scholars under senior category shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹ 40,000/- per month for a period of 24 months.
iii. Maximum two fellowships shall be awarded under Junior and Senior category respectively.
Procedure for applying under the Scheme.— i. The Department of Archaeology shall release a press advertisement inviting applications for the Junior and Senior Research Fellowship Scheme for scholars.
The committee constituted for the purpose by the Department of Archaeology from time to time shall select the scholars for the fellowship.
ii. A half yearly progress report shall be submitted by the research fellow.
iii. The project report in the form of 2 hard copies and a soft copy must be submitted within a period of 30 days after the completion of her/his 24 months of fellowship.
iv. The project submitted shall be exclusively the property of Department of Archaeology, Government of Goa.
Scheme Monitoring & Review Committee.— v. The Monitoring/Reviewing Committee under the scheme shall consist of 5 members, who will be appointed by the Department of Archaeology.
vi. The Committee shall hold periodic meetings to examine and scrutinize the research proposals to select the scholars for fellowship.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025vii. The decisions of the Committee regarding selection of the scholars for fellowship shall be final and binding.
Framing of Guidelines.— For better implementation of the scheme, Government may frame and update guidelines from time to time, if required.
Relaxation.— The Government reserves the right to modify the quantum of financial support as well as number of Fellowships, depending upon the budgetary provision. Government also reserves right to modify any or all the conditions or hold in abeyance or suspend or cancel the scheme at any point of time and no claim or appeal or challenge shall lie with any authority or tribunal or court in respect of this decision of the Government.
Interpretation.— Issues relating to interpretation of any clause, word, expression or entire scheme, shall finally lie with the Government of Goa.
Redressal of Grievances and Dispute.— Grievance if any arising out of implementation of this scheme shall be heard by the Minister of Archaeology to decide on the same. The decision of the Minister for Archaeology in this regard shall be final and binding.
Validity.— The validity of this scheme is for a period of 2 years.
This issue with the approval of Finance (Exp.) Department vide U.O. No. 2626/F dated 21-06-2025.
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Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
Notification
DCS/ENF/No-FPS/15-16/1945 Date : 08-Aug-2025
Order bearing No. G.S.R. 488 (E) dated 22nd July, 2025 issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, published in part II - Section 3 - Sub-Section (i) of the Gazette of India(Extraordinary) dated 22nd July, 2025 is hereby republished for general information of the public.
Jayant G. Tari, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs).
Panaji, 08th August, 2025.
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MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(Department of Food and Public Distribution)
Order
New Delhi, the 22nd July, 2025
G.S.R.488(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the following Order further to amend the Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2015, namely:-
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 20251. Short title and commencement.— (1) This Order may be called the Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Amendment Order, 2025.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as the said Order), in clause 3, for sub-clause (13), the following sub-clauses shall be substituted, namely:—
"(13) The State Government shall regularly review the list of the eligible households for the purpose of deletion of ineligible households, or inclusion of eligible households, and perform mandatory e-KYC every five years.
(13a) No member shall be eligible to hold a separate ration card before the completion of eighteen years of age.
(13b) Aadhaar number shall be captured for children below five years of age, if available and e-KYC shall be performed for children within one year after turning five years.".
3. In the said Order, in clause 4, after sub-clause (21), the following sub-clauses shall be inserted, namely:—
"(22) The State Government shall temporarily disable ration cards of beneficiaries who haven't used their entitlements in the last six months, thereafter, the State Government shall conduct e-KYC by conducting field verification within the next three months to re-evaluate the ration card, determine eligibility, and take appropriate action.
(23) The State Government shall temporarily disable beneficiaries who have been identified as duplicates within or outside the State and such disabled ration cards will be given a window of three months to revalidate or prove their eligibility by providing necessary documents and e-KYC.
(24) The State Government shall use the First-In First-Out method for issuance of ration card and display a transparent waiting list in the public domain, including on the state web-portal, allowing users to track their application status in real-time:
Provided that the State Government may prioritise eligible vulnerable and needy sections of the society in special circumstances with recorded justification.".
[F. No. 2-1/2023-PD-II]
RAVI SHANAKAR, Jt.Secy.
Note: The Principal order was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 213 (E), dated the 20th March, 2015 and was last amended vide number G.S.R. 43 (E), dated the 15th January, 2024.
Jayant G. Tari, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs).
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025Department of Education
Directorate of Higher Education
Notification
2/91/Goa State Pvt. Uni. Bill/DHE/2020/5/4479 Date : 12-Aug-2025
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 7 of the Goa Private Universities Act, 2020 (Goa Act 4 of 2020), the Government of Goa hereby permits the Private University specified in Column (2) of schedule herebelow to operate at a location as specified in Column (3) of said schedule:
SCHEDULE
| Sr. No. | Name of Private University | Address | Name of Sponsoring Body | Address |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 1 | Parul University, Goa | Survey No. 78/1, next to ONGC, Village Quitol, Taluka Quepem, District South Goa. | Parul Education Foundation | Behind Apollo Tyres, P.O. Limda, Taluka Waghodia, District Vadodara, Gujarat. |
This notification shall come into force with immediate effect.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Safal Shetye, Under Secretary (Higher Education).
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Department of Home
Home-General Division
Notification
1/6/2014-HD(G)/2097 Date : 04-Aug-2025
Read: (1) Government Notification No. HD-34-1410/1966-A dated 05-10-1966, published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 29 dated 20-10-1966.
(2) Government Notification No. HD-G-44-415/77 dated 19-11-1977, published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 34 dated 24-11-1977.
(3) Government Notification No. 1-51-86-HD (G) dated 14-12-1993, published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 44 dated 27-01-1994.
(4) Government Notification No. 1-53-88-HD (G) dated 12-05-1994, published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 8 dated 26-05-1994.
(5) Government Notification No. 1-53-88-HD (G) dated 24-09-1997, published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 32 dated 06-11-1997.
(6) Government Notification No. 1/6/2014-HD (G)/2001 dated 16-06-2014, published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 13 dated 26-06-2014.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (u) of Section 2 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 46 of 2023) and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 1/6/2014-HD(G)/2001 dated 16-06-2014 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 13 dated 26-06-2014, the Government of OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025 Goa hereby declares Saligao Police Station functioning from Pilerne Industrial Estate to be Police Station with jurisdiction over the areas within the limits of the following village panchayats namely:—
(1) Village Panchayat Saligao;
(2) Village Panchayat Sangolda;
(3) Village Panchayat Nerul;
(4) Village Panchayat Pilerne (excluding NH-66, foot path, Nova Cidade, Mall de Goa);
(5) Village Panchayat Marrah;
(6) Village Panchayat Reis Magos;
(7) Village Panchayat Guirim;
It is further declared that the areas, now bought within the jurisdiction of Saligao Police Station, as specified at:—
(a) serial number (5) above, shall cease to be within the jurisdiction of Calangute Police Station;
(b) serial numbers (3), (4) and (6) above, shall cease to be within the jurisdiction of Porvorim Police Station.
(c) serial number (7) above, shall cease to be within the jurisdiction of Mapusa Police Station.
This Notification shall come into force on the date of it's publication in the Official Gazette.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Manesh Hari Kedar, Under Secretary (Home-I).
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Notification
2/24/2025-HD(G)/sec.330(2)-BNSS/2103 Date : 05-Aug-2025
Read: Notification No. 2/24/2025-HD(G)/sec.330(2)-BNSS/1232 dated 08-05-2025 published in the Official Gazette Series I No. 7 dated 15-05-2025.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 330 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of 2023), the Government of Goa, hereby amends the Government Notification No. 2/24/2025-HD(G)/sec.330(2)-BNSS/1232 dated 08-05-2025 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 7 dated 15-05-2025 (hereinafter referred to as the "principal Notification") as follows, namely:—
In the principal Notification, for annexure A, the following FORM shall be substituted, namely:—
"FORM
List of Documents under sub-section (2) of Section 330 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of 2023).
| Sr. No. | Particulars of the documents with dates | Pages | Whether original certified copy | By whom prepared | Names of attesting persons whether they are cited as witnesses | Remarks if any |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Manesh Hari Kedar, Under Secretary (Home-I).
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025Notification
9/9/2025-HD(G)/Sec-303/2122 Date : 07-Aug-2025
Whereas, Section 302 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, provides the procedure related to power to require attendance of prisoners.
"Section 302 (1) whenever, in the course of an inquiry, trial or proceeding under this Sanhita, it appears to a Criminal Court,—
a. That a person confined or detained in a prison should be brought before the Court for answering to a charge of an offence, or for the purpose of any proceedings against him; or
b. That it is necessary for the ends of justice to examine such person as a witness, the Court may make an order requiring the officer in charge of the prison to produce such person before the court answering to the charge or for the purpose of such proceeding or for giving evidence.
(2) Where an order under sub-section (1) is made by a Magistrate of the second class, it shall not be forwarded to, or acted upon by, the officer in charge of the prison unless it is countersigned by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, to whom such Magistrate is subordinate.
(3) Every order submitted for countersigning under sub-section (2) shall be accompanied by a statement of the facts which, in the opinion of the Magistrate, render the order necessary, and the Chief Judicial Magistrate to whom it is submitted may, after considering such statement, decline to countersign the order."
And whereas, Section 303 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, provides the procedure related to power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of Section 302.
"Section 303(1): The State Government or the Central Government, as the case may be, may, at any time, having regard to the matters specified in sub-section (2), by general or special order, direct that any person or class of persons shall not be removed from the prison in which he or they may be confined or detained, and thereupon, so long as the order remains in force, no order made under Section 302, whether before or after the order of the State Government or the Central Government, shall have effect in respect of such person or class of persons.
(2) Before making an order under sub-section (1), the State Government or the Central Government in the cases instituted by its central agency, as the case may be, shall have regard to the following matters, namely
(a) the nature of the offence for which, or the grounds on which, the person or class of persons has been ordered to be confined or detained in prison;
(b) the likelihood of the disturbance of public order if the person or class of persons is allowed to be removed from the prison;
(c) the public interest, generally.
Now therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 303 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Government of Goa, shall consider the cases under exceptional circumstances whereby the prisoner is not in a position to be physically produced before the Criminal Court for justified reason(s) recorded in writing. Inspector General of Prisons shall submit such proposal in rarest of the rare case along with justification and necessary documents.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Manesh Hari Kedar, Under Secretary (Home – I).
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications
Notification
15(149)/2025/DITE&C/Impl. Of ROW Rules 2024/4397 Date : 13-Mar-2025
Read: 1. The Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024 dated 17-09-2024.
2. Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 dated 14-08-2020 as amended on dated 10-04-2023.
Whereas, the new Telecommunications Act, 2023 was enacted by Indian Parliament and came into effect from 26th June, 2024. Subsequently, the Telecommunications Right of Way (RoW) Rules, 2024 were enacted and came into force on 01st January, 2025. These new Telecommunications Right of Way (RoW) Rules, 2024, replace's the previous rules/Policy and introduce's new regulatory provisions. These rules aims to help in speeding up the expansion of telecommunication infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, and reducing procedural delays.
And whereas, considering the importance of implementing these rules in State of Goa, it is necessary to adopt and enforce them swiftly. Earlier, the government had issued Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 dated 14-08-2020 as amended on dated 10-04-2023. The implementation of the new Telecommunications Act, 2023, and the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, within State of Goa was under the government's consideration.
And whereas, Clause 1.4. the Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 dated 14-08-2020 as amended on dated 10-04-2023 provides as follows, "The Policy shall not be in violation or supersession of the provisions in the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Tower guidelines issued by DoT (Department of Telecommunications) 2013, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016 (and its Subsequent amendments) in any way."
And whereas, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 is replaced by the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016 is replaced by the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, the Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 dated 14-08-2020 as amended on 10-04-2023 becomes infructuous by operation of law.
And whereas, the Government of Goa has decided to facilitate the rapid expansion of telecommunication infrastructure, improve connectivity, and streamline financial aspects, the government has decided that the Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 dated 14-08-2020 as amended on 10-04-2023, will no longer be applicable w.e.f. 01-01-2025.
Now therefore, Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 dated 14-08-2020 as amended on 10-04-2023, stands withdrawn w.e.f. 31-12-2024 by operation of law to give way to new Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024 w.e.f. 01-01-2025. All the State Government Departments, Urban & local bodies and Government Corporations in the state must implement the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (effective from 26th June, 2024) and the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024 (effective from 01st January, 2025).
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director IT.E&C./Jt. Secretary.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025Department of Mines
Directorate of Mines and Geology
Notification
DMG/07/89/2024-25/SMRI/Stat/Mines/PART-II/1500 Date : 04-Aug-2025
STAR Rating for Minor Minerals Rules
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (g) of sub-section (1A) of Section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (Central Act No. 67 of 1957), the Government of Goa hereby makes the following rules, namely:-
1. Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Goa STAR Rating Rules for Minor Minerals Rules, 2025.
(2) They shall extend to whole of the State of Goa and shall apply to all minor minerals.
(3) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Objective.— The Star Rating System for minor minerals is designed to encourage sustainable mining practices by evaluating and recognizing mining leaseholders based on their performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. This system aims to foster transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in mining operations.
i. Promote Sustainable Mining Practices: Encourage mining activities that minimize environmental impact and enhance socio-economic benefits.
ii. Enhance Transparency and Accountability: Cultivate a culture of openness and responsibility in mining operations.
iii. Encourage Compliance: Motivate mining leaseholders to adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
iv. Recognize Excellence: Reward mining operations that excel in ESG performance.
3. Star Rating System.— Mining operations shall be evaluated based on a Five-Star Rating System, with performance assessed under the following categories:
3.1 Systematic and Sustainable Mining (30%) (refer Module-I)
i. Operational Efficiency (5%)
ii. Reject Dump Management (3%)
iii. Safe and Stable benches (2%)
iv. Dust Suppression Measure (20%)
3.2 Protection of Environment and Conservation of Water (25%) (refer Module-II)
i. Compliance Reporting of Environmental Parameters (SPCB) (5%)
ii. Compliance Reporting of Environmental Parameters (MoEF) (6%)
iii. Compensatory Afforestation Fulfillment (4%)
iv. Plantation survival rate (6%)
v. Recycled water usage (4%) OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025 3.3 Health Safety and Welfare of Workers (15%) (refer Module-III)
i. Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) usage (2%)
ii. Periodical Medical Examination (PME) coverage (2%)
iii. Drinking water & sanitation (2%)
iv. Women Facilities i.e. Crèche, Toilet & Restrooms. (2%)
v. Occupational disease screening (2%)
vi. Welfare measures undertaken (2%)
vii. Provision to tackle mine hazards/rescue operation (2%)
viii. Training Program for Workers (1%)
3.4 Statutory Compliance (30%) (refer Module-IV)
i. Return submissions (10%)
ii. Violation rectification (5%)
iii. Appointment of competent persons (8%)
iv. Authenticated lease (2%)
v. Lease boundaries (5%)
4. Implementation and Assessment Procedure
4.1 Assessment and Rating
i. A Self-Assessment Form for Star rating on Minor Mineral leases is at Annexure.
ii. The Lessees shall submit a duly signed self-assessment form to the Directorate of Mines and Geology, Panaji after the end of each financial year (i.e. 01st April to 31st March) by 31st May of the subsequent financial year. Once submitted, the Lessee shall not be allowed to modify/edit the said form.
iii. Star ratings will be assessed annually based on the mining leaseholders' performance against the defined criteria.
iv. Independent third-party auditors, as nominated by the Government, may validate the assessment to ensure objectivity and transparency, if required.
v. Leases which have themselves obtained 4 or 5 star rating must have the approved documents valid for at least 6 months or more during the financial year, failing which the quarries shall be rated in category less than 4 star in that financial year.
vi. Leaseholders must submit comprehensive documentation and evidence of compliance with the criteria.
vii. A list of all 5 Star rated mines shall be prepared and uploaded on the website of the Directorate of Mines & Geology before 30th November every year.
4.2 Awarding Star Ratings
i. Mining leaseholders will be awarded star ratings based on their assessment scores:
=>80% to100%: 5 Star OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025 =>60% to < 80%: 4 Star
=>50% to < 60%: 3 Star
=>40% to < 50%: 2 Star
=>25% to < 40%: 1 Star
<=25%: No rating
ii. Star ratings will be publicly disclosed to promote transparency and encourage continuous improvement.
iii. The rating system will undergo periodic reviews to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
4.3 Continuous Improvement
i. Leaseholders are encouraged to improve their performance continuously to achieve higher star ratings.
ii. Training and capacity-building programs will be provided to help leaseholders implement sustainable mining practices.
iii. States will support leaseholders in meeting the criteria.
5. Conclusion.— The Star Rating Criteria for Minor Minerals provides a robust framework for promoting sustainable mining practices, enhancing transparency, and recognizing exemplary performance.
By adopting these guidelines, states can ensure that mining operations contribute positively to the environment and society while maintaining economic viability.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Narayan Gad, Director and ex officio Jt. Secretary Mines & Geology.
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Annexure
SELF-ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE FOR STAR RATING OF MINOR MINERALS LEASES
REPORTING YEAR (RY):
Instructions for Lessees:-
(a) The Self-Assessment Form is required to be filled by the owner/agent/manager as per the
instructions given in the template.
(b) The owner/nominee owner must sign all the pages of the documents.
(c) Copies of all supporting documents submitted by the lessee must be self-attested.
(d) If the lessee chooses "Not Applicable" option, he would have to submit justification for the same.
PART- A: GENERAL INFORMATION
LEASE DETAILS
• Unique Lease ID allotted by the State Government:
• Lease Boundary Coordinates (Latitudes & Longitudes):
○ Latitude: ________ OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025 ○ Longitude: ________
(Additional coordinates may be added as per need)
Khasra/Survey Number: ________
Taluka/Tehsil: ________
Village: ________
District: ________
State: ________
Total Lease Area (ha):
Forest Land (ha): ________
Private Land (ha): ________
Revenue Land (ha): ________
Pasture Land (ha): ________
others (if any, specify) (ha): ________
Mineral(s): ________
Total Resources Available in the Lease Area (Mineral-wise): _______(tones/cu.m.) Lease Period (From-To): ________ to ________
LESSEE DETAILS
Name of Lessee: ________
(In case of a company or partnership firm, provide the name of the company/firm along with the name of the Managing Director or Managing Partner, or the name of the proprietor in the case of a proprietary firm)
Type of Lessee: (Person/Company/Partnership Firm/Other) ________
Address: ________
Mobile Number: ________
Email Address: ________
WORKING DETAILS
Method of Mining: [Drop-down menu: Opencast/Underground/Opencast & Underground/ /Quarry]
Status of the lease on date of filing: [Drop-down menu: Working/Temporary Discontinuance/ /Non-working/Under Suspension]
No. of working days during Reporting Year: ________
No. of days of temporary discontinuance during Reporting Year: ________
No. of days under suspension during Reporting Year: ________
Name and contact details of the Agent/Manager responsible for filing the Star Rating
Template: ________ OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025
APPROVALS/CONSENT OBTAINED FROM GOVT. AGENCIES
1. Details of Approved Quarry Plan by the State Govt.
○ Validity: From ________ To ________
○ Quantity approved (Financial Year-wise): ________
2. Details of Environmental Clearance Obtained:
○ Validity: From ________ To ________
○ Quantity approved (Financial Year-wise): ________
3. Details of SPCB Approvals (Air/Water) Received:
○ Validity: Up to ________
○ Quantity approved (Financial Year-wise): ________
4. Details of Forest Clearance Obtained (if applicable): ________
5. Has the lessee obtained all required NOCs/Certificates/Permits from Govt. Departments?
○ (DGMS/Blasting License/Others): ________
CONTRIBUTION TO GOVT. EXCHEQUER DURING REPORTING YEAR
Royalty Paid: ________
Dead Rent Paid: ________
Contribution to DMF (In Rs.): ________
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PART-B: SUSTAINABLE MINING
| (MA XIM UM POIN TS: 30) S. No. | Particulars | Details (To be filled up by Lessee) | Rating Points | Applicable Max Points | Point Scored | NaN | |
| MODULE-I SYSTEMATIC AND SUSTAINABLE MINING (MAXIMUM POINTS: 30) | NaN | ||||||
| 1. | Total Production Mineral-wise during Reporting Year (RY): | Approved Quantity (tones/Cu. M.) [to be filled] | Actual (tones/Cu.M.) [to be filled] | • >=50% to 100% (5 points) • Between 30% & 50% (2 points) • <=30% and >100% (0 points) [to be automatically calculated] | 5 | NaN | |
| 2. | Reject Dump Management (excluding topsoil) | As per the Approved Quarry Plan | Yes (3 points) No (0 points) | 3 | NaN | ||
| 3. | Formation of safe and stable benches (open pit) or drives (underground) | As per the Approved Quarry Plan | Yes (2 points) No (0 points) | 2 | NaN | ||
| 4. | Dust Suppression measures | Crusher Plant Covered (Within or adjoining lease area) | Yes (5 points) No (0 points) NA | 20 [Maximum will be 15 points in cases where No Crusher/ no drilling takes place] | NaN | ||
| Transportation of mineral in covered vehicles | Yes (5 points) No (0 points) | NaN | |||||
| Water sprinkling | Yes (5 points) No (0 points) | NaN | |||||
| MODULE-II PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION OF WATER (MAXIMUM POINTS: 25) | Wet drilling | Yes (5 points) No (0 points) NA | nan | ||||
| 5. | Compliance reporting of Environmental Parameters (Air, Water, etc.) | As per SPCB norms (to be submitted) | Yes (5 points) No (0 points) | 5 | |||
| 6. | Compliance Reporting of Environmental Parameters (As per EC condition) | As per MoEF norms (to be submitted) | Yes (6 points) No (0 points) | 6 | |||
| 7. | Total Plantation/Compensat ory afforestation done as per approved Documents (EC/FC) during the Reporting Year | Approved Quantity (Nos.) | Actual (Nos.) | • 80-100% (4 points) • >50 <80% (2 points) • <=50% (0 points) • NA | 4 | ||
| 8. | Survival rate of plants during Reporting Year during first year of their plantation | Nos. of Plants planted | Trees/Plants Survived after first year | • 70-100% (6 points) • >50<70% (3 points) • <=50% (0 point) | 6 |
| 9. | Use of recycled water for drinking, agriculture, mining, other activities, etc. | Details to be provided [Text] | Yes (4 points) No (0 points) NA | 4 | |
| MODULE-III HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE OF WORKERS (MAXIMUM POINTS: 15) | |||||
| 10. | % of total employees/workers to whom DGMS approved Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) i.e. Helmets, Shoes, gloves & dust mask, etc has been provided | Av. total employment | % of total employme nt whom PPE provided | • 100% (2 points) • >50<100% (1 points) • <=50% (0 points) | 2 |
| 11. | % of total employment whom Periodical Medical Examination (PME) has been done as per Mine Rules 1955 | Av. total employment | % of total employme nt whom PME does as per rules | • 100% (2 points) • >50<100% (1 points) • <=50% (0 point) | 2 |
| 12. | Provision of drinking water & sanitation facilities to all workers | Details to be provided photo upload | Yes (2 points) No (0 points) | 2 | |
| 13. | Provision of basic amenities to women employees i.e. Crèche, Toilet & Restrooms. | Details to be provided photo upload | Yes (2 points) No (0 points) NA | 2 | |
| 14. | Cases of Silicosis' or other occupational disease detected amongst mine workers during the RY | Details to be provided | Yes (0 points) No (2 points) | 2 | |
| 15. | Welfare measures undertaken by the lessee for mine workers/ in nearby areas as part of CSR | Details to be provided | Yes (2 points) No (0 points) | 2 | |
| 16. | Provision to tackle mine hazards/ rescue operation | Details to be provided | Yes (2 points) No (0 points) | 2 | |
| 17. | Training Program for Workers/Labours/ Machine Operators etc. (In every Six Months) | Details to be provided | Yes (1 points) No (0 points) | 1 | |
| MODULE-IV STATUTORY COMPLIANCE (MAXIMUM POINTS: 30) | |||||
| 18. | Submission of All returns and last assessment | Details to be provided | Yes (10 points) No (0 points) | 10 | |
| 19. | Rectification of all the violations pointed out by any Govt. Agencies i.e. DGMS, MRD, SPCB | Details to be provided | Yes (5 points) No (0 points) NA | 5 | |
| 20. | Appointment of Competent persons as per statute (QUARRY PLAN) i.e. MinesManager, Foreman, Mining Mate, & Blaster | Names to be provided (Appointed letter) | All yes 8 points (two point for each category) | 8 | |
| 21. | Authenticated lease Sketch with Boundary Co- ordinates | Lease sketch along with Boundary co-ordinates to be provided | Yes (2 points) No (0 points) | 2 | |
| 22. | Erection of DGPS Boundary Pillars in the lease area as per rule | Details to be provided and photograph | Yes (5 points) No (0 points) | 5 | |
| Summary of Points Obtained | Applicable Maximum Points | Points Scored | |||
OVERALL PERFORMANCE & STAR RATING
| Module Name | Sum of Applicable Maximum Points in all Modules (a) | Sum of Points Scored in all Modules (b) | Percentage (b/a)*100 | |
| Module I | Systematic and Sustainable Mining | 30 | ||
| Module II | Protection of Environment and Conservation of Water | 25 | ||
| Module III | Health Safety and Welfare of Workers | 15 | ||
| Module IV | Statutory Compliance | 30 | ||
| Total | 100 | |||
| % obtained | ||||
| Star Rating |
STAR RATING CRITERIA
| Percentage Obtained | Criteria |
| => 80% to 100% | 5 Star |
| => 60% to <80% | 4 Star |
| => 50% to <60% | 3 Star |
| => 40% to <50% | 2 Star |
| => 25% to <40% | 1 Star |
| <= 25% | No Rating |
CERTIFICATE
I, …………………[Name], …………… [Designation], am authorized to fill out this document on behalf of the lessee. I certify that all the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge and based on records.
Date: ________
Place: ________
Signature____________________________
Name of Agent/Manager_______________
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Department of Tribal Welfare
Directorate of Tribal Welfare
Notification
1-285-2025-26/ADMN/DTW/GSSTFDCL/2158 Date : 23-Jul-2025 No. DTW/ADMN/GSSTFDCL/171/2018-19/LA/6911 dated 20-12-2018.
No. GSSTFDCL/171/2018-19/LA/2022-23/4780 dated 05-01-2023.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025No. GSSTFDCL/171/2018-19/LA/2023-24/1038 dated 13-06-2023.
Read: "Ashraya Adhar Scheme" of Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Limited, Panaji.
Whereas, the Government has notified a scheme "Ashraya Adhar Scheme" of Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Ltd., Panaji vide Notification No. DTW/ADMN/
/GSSTFDCL/171/2018-19/LA/6911 notified in Official Gazette, Series I No. 39 dated 27th December, 2018 and also notified the amendment to clause 5.E.(g) of the scheme "Ashraya Adhar Scheme" vide Notification No. GSSTFDCL/171/2018-19/LA/2022-23/4780 notified in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 41 dated 12th January, 2023 and vide Notification No. GSSTFDCL/171/2018-19/LA/2023-24/1038 notified
in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 12 dated 22nd June, 2023 respectively.
And whereas, Government desires to amend clause No. 5 (B) (b), Clause No. 5 (E) (f) and Clause No. 5 (E) (g) of the scheme "Ashraya Adhar Scheme" of Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Ltd., Panaji.
Now therefore, the clause No. 5 (B) (b), Clause No. 5 (E) (f) and Clause No. 5 (E) (g) of the scheme "Ashraya Adhar Scheme" of Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Ltd., Panaji is amended to read as under:
Clause No. 5 (B) (b): Rs. 1,25,000/- on utilization of the first installment. Loanee shall commence
the actual work within 03 months from the date of sanctioned amount released. The 2nd installment to be released on submission of utilization bills as per the prescribed format along with the photos of the house repaired/reconstructed/renovated and declaration to be submitted stating that "1st installment has been utilized for the same house for which the loan was sanctioned under the Ashraya Adhar Scheme".
However, the Corporation shall reserve the full right to carry out physical verification/inspection of house in case of any doubts regarding utilization bills or the photos of the house submitted.
Clause No. 5 (E) (f) : Income proof of the applicant i.e. salary certificate/latest pay slip alongwith Form 16 or last 03 months bank statement or last 03 years I.T.R. alongwith last 03 months bank statement (in case applicant is Self employed) or income declaration cum affidavit on Rs. 100/- stamp paper duly notarized.
Clause No. 5 (E) (g) : 02 (Two) sureties with one passport size photo of each surety, latest salary certificate or last three (03) months payslips along with last (06) months bank statement or Form 16, affidavit of surety on Rs. 100/- Stamp Paper duly notarized and ID proof of surety.
In case the applicant produces one surety working in the Government Department/Corporation/
/Board/Aided Institute then 2nd surety not required.
In case of applicant is the employee of State/Central Government/Government Corporation/Board or aided Institute no surety is required and also such employees shall compulsorily produce salary certificate commensurate to the loan amount to be sanctioned.
All other clauses in the above mentioned scheme remain unchanged.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 20 14TH AUGUST, 2025This issues with the approval of Government vide U.O. No. 1400111710 dated 15-07-2025.
This amendment shall come into force with immediate effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Dipak S. Desai, Director/ex officio Joint Secretary (TW).
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