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

Archaeology

Not.- 1(5)/Scheme/2022-23/Archaeo

logy/457

Goa Archaeology Research Fellowship

Scheme.

830

Civil Supplies and

Consumer Affairs

Not.- DCS/ENF/No-FPS/15-16/194

Targeted Public Distribution System

(Control) Amendment Order, 2025.

832

Education

Not.- 2/91/Goa State Pvt. Uni. Bill/

DHE/2020/5/4479

Permission to Parul University Goa.

834

Home

Not.- 1/6/2014-HD(G)/2097

Declaration of Saligao Police Station's

jurisdictional area.

834

Home

Not.- 2/24/2025-HD(G)/sec.330(2)-

BNSS/2103

Amendment of Government Notification

dated 8-5-2025.

835

Home

Not.- 9/9/2025-HD(G)/Sec-303/212

Consideration of cases under exceptional

circumstances under BNSS, 2023.

836

Information

Technology,

Electronics &

Communicatio

Not.- 15(149)/2025/DITE&C/Impl.

Of ROW Rules 2024/4397

Withdrawal of Goa Telecom Infrastructure

Policy, 2020.

837

Mines

Not.- DMG/07/89/2024-25/SMRI/St

at/Mines/PART-II/1500

Star Rating for Minor Minerals Rules

838

Tribal Welfare

Not.- 1-285-2025-26/ADMN/DTW/

GSSTFDCL/2158

Ashraya Adhar Scheme.

846

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]

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RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, 14th August, 2025 (Sravana 23, 1947)

SERIES I No. 20

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Archaeology

Notification

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.

1(5)/Scheme/2022-23/Archaeology/457

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ii. 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.

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vii. 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.

———♦♦♦———

Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs

Notification

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:-

DCS/ENF/No-FPS/15-16/1945

Date : 08-Aug-2025

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1. 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).

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Department of Education

Directorate of Higher Education

Notification

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)

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

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

2/91/Goa State Pvt. Uni. Bill/DHE/2020/5/4479

Date : 12-Aug-2025

1/6/2014-HD(G)/2097

Date : 04-Aug-2025

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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.

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

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).

2/24/2025-HD(G)/sec.330(2)-BNSS/2103

Date : 05-Aug-2025

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Notification

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;

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).

9/9/2025-HD(G)/Sec-303/2122

Date : 07-Aug-2025

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Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications

Notification

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.

15(149)/2025/DITE&C/Impl. Of ROW Rules 2024/4397

Date : 13-Mar-2025

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Department of Mines

Directorate of Mines and Geology

Notification

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%)

DMG/07/89/2024-25/SMRI/Stat/Mines/PART-II/1500

Date : 04-Aug-2025

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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. 01^st April to 31^st March) by 31^st 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

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=>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: ________

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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: ________

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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

POIN

TS:

30) S.

No.

Particulars

Details

(To be filled up by Lessee)

Rating Points

Applicable

Max Points

Point

Scored

MODULE-I

SYSTEMATIC AND SUSTAINABLE MINING

(MAXIMUM POINTS: 30)

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]

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Reject Dump

Management

(excluding topsoil)

As per the Approved

Quarry Plan

Yes (3 points)

No (0 points)

Formation of safe and

stable benches (open

pit) or drives

(underground)

As per the Approved

Quarry Plan

Yes (2 points)

No (0 points)

Dust Suppression

measures

Crusher Plant Covered

(Within or adjoining lease

area)

Yes (5 points)

No (0 points)

[Maximum

will be 15

points in

cases where

No Crusher/

no drilling

takes place]

Transportation of mineral

in covered vehicles

Yes (5 points)

No (0 points)

Water sprinkling

Yes (5 points)

No (0 points)

Wet drilling

Yes (5 points)

No (0 points)

MODULE-II

PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION OF WATER

(MAXIMUM POINTS: 25)

Compliance reporting

of Environmental

Parameters (Air,

Water, etc.)

As per SPCB norms

(to be submitted)

Yes (5 points)

No (0 points)

Compliance

Reporting of

Environmental

Parameters

(As per EC condition)

As per MoEF norms

(to be submitted)

Yes (6 points)

No (0 points)

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

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)

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Use of recycled water

for drinking,

agriculture, mining,

other activities, etc.

Details to be provided

[Text]

Yes (4 points)

No (0 points)

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)

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)

12.

Provision of

drinking water &

sanitation facilities

to all workers

Details to be provided

photo upload

Yes (2 points)

No (0 points)

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)

14.

Cases of Silicosis' or

other occupational

disease detected

amongst mine

workers during the

Details to be provided

Yes (0 points)

No (2 points)

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)

16.

Provision to tackle

mine hazards/ rescue

operation

Details to be provided

Yes (2 points)

No (0 points)

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17.

Training Program for

Workers/Labours/

Machine Operators

etc. (In every Six

Months)

Details to be provided

Yes (1 points)

No (0 points)

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)

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)

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)

21.

Authenticated lease

Sketch with

Boundary Co-

ordinates

Lease sketch along with

Boundary co-ordinates to be

provided

Yes (2 points)

No (0 points)

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)

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

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Module II

Protection of

Environment and

Conservation of Water

Module III

Health Safety and

Welfare of Workers

Module IV

Statutory Compliance

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_______________

———♦♦♦———

Department of Tribal Welfare

Directorate of Tribal Welfare

Notification

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.

1-285-2025-26/ADMN/DTW/GSSTFDCL/2158

Date : 23-Jul-2025

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No. 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 27^th 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 12^th January, 2023 and vide Notification No. GSSTFDCL/171/2018-19/LA/2023-24/1038 notified

in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 12 dated 22^nd 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 2^nd 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 “1^st 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 2^nd 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.

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