Goa Gazette, No. 2526-50, 12 March 2026

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Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, ¹²th March, ²⁰²⁶ (Phalguna ²¹, ¹⁹⁴⁷) SERIES I No. 50

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Note: There are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 49 dated 5-3-2026 as follows:-

1. Extraordinary dated 6-3-2026 from pages 2479 to 2500 regarding various Acts from Department of Law.

2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 6-3-2026 from pages 2501 to 2532 regarding framing of Weekly Lottery Scheme from Department

of Finance.

INDEX

Department Type

Subject Page No

1 2

3 4

1.    Education              Not.- DE/60/62/1/93/Adm.II/Misc./   The Government of Goa (Regulation of        2533
                             Vol.III/2019                        Service Conditions of the Helpers working
                                                                 in Pre-Primary School) Scheme, 2024
2.    Education              Not.- ACAD-II/MPGSS-2025/182/       Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholars Scheme,       2535
                             DHE/2025-26/10884                   2025.
3.    Goa Legislature        Bill.- LA/LEGN/2026/4181            The Goa Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026.   2540
      Secretariat
4.    Legal Metrology        Not.- 16/1/ENF/CLM-2026/156         Verification period of fuel dispensers      2541
                                                                 (petrol and diesel).
5.    Public Health          Ord.- 5/16/2018-IV/PHD/583          Increment of stipend of interns of Goa      2541
                                                                 Dental College and Hospital.
6.    Public Health          Ord.- 4/05/2026-II/PHD/646          Bifurcation of posts.                       2542
7.    Tribal Welfare         Not.- DTW/STAT/Sheti-Samrudhi/A     Sheti Samrudhi Yojana                       2543
                             mendment/2025-26/6493
8.    Urban Development      Not.- 14/DMA/STAT/SCM-Goa/202       Change of Official Address of IPSCDL.       2547
                             4-25/Part/4246

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Education

Directorate of Education

Notification

DE/60/62/1/93/Adm.II/Misc./Vol.III/2019 Date : 04-Mar-2026 Read: No. 43/30/98/Adm.II/1890 dated 07-03-2002

The Government of Goa is hereby pleased to amend the said Scheme as under:—

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 2533OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 50 12TH MARCH, 2026 1. Name of the Scheme.— The Scheme may be called as "The Government of Goa (Regulation of Service Conditions of the Helpers working in Pre-Primary School) Scheme, 2024"

2. Commencement.— It shall come into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

3. Objectives.— The Objective of the Scheme is to determine retirement age of the Pre-Primary Helpers, to regulate other service matters, pay, entitlements and to provide lumpsum financial assistance on such retirement in order to enable the Pre-Primary Helpers to take care of their requirements after retirement.

4. Implementation.— The Scheme shall be implemented by the Directorate of Education.

5. Definition.— (a) "D.D.E.", means the Dy. Director of Education.

(b) "Zones" means, Educational Zones comprising of four Talukas each.

(c) "Member", means Pre-Primary Helpers working under the Directorate of Education.

(d) "Directorate" means the Directorate of Education, Government of Goa.

6. All the Pre-Primary Helpers working under this Directorate shall be eligible to be the members of the Scheme.

7. Age of Retirement.— From the date of Notification of the Scheme the age of retirement of the Pre- Primary Helpers under Directorate of Education shall stand to be 60 years. The Pre-Primary Helpers under Directorate of Education who have completed 60 years shall retire on the date of commencement of the Scheme. The Pre-Primary Helpers under Directorate of Education who attain the age of retirement thereafter shall retire on the last day of the month in which they attain the age of 60 years.

8. Educational qualifications, working hours and duties.— (1) No educational qualifications are prescribed for helpers in the Pre-Primary Schools. However, preference would be given for those who have passed at least standard IVth.

(2) Helpers shall work for 8 hours every day i.e. from 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on all weekdays except Sundays and holidays.

(3) The helpers in Pre-Primary Schools shall have the same holidays and vacations prescribed for the Primary Schools, except the summer vacation which will be of two months i.e. April and May for Pre- Primary Schools.

(4) The duties of helpers shall include escorting the children to and fro from home to school, prepare snacks and serve to children, clean the classrooms and the utensils and such other duties as may be entrusted to them by the superiors from time to time.

9. Service book and leave account.— The service book and leave account of the helpers shall be maintained by the D.D.E. of the respective Educational Zone viz. South/Central/North.

10. Remuneration to helpers.— (1) The helpers who have completed five years of qualifying service will be entitled for remuneration @ Rs. 405/- per day i.e. at the minimum rate of wages recommended for the Multitasking Staff (Non-Matriculate) by the committee constituted under the Commissioner of Labour & Employment, Government of Goa for enhancement of daily wages.

(2) The daily rates of wages shall be 1/26th of total wages.

(3) Examples for calculation are shown below:—

= Rs. 405.40 X 26 days

= Rs. 10,540.40 p.m.

Rounded to Rs. 10,540/- p.m.

(4) Helper who is appointed for a temporary period in order to substitute another helper on maternity leave will also be entitled for fixed remuneration of Rs. 10,540/- p.m. except for the months of summer vacation.

11. Entitlements.— (1) Helpers shall not be entitled for any type of leave except 16 days of casual leave and maternity leave of 180 days (Six months). This leave period shall be counted as paid days and the wages for the period shall be paid.

(2) All the discretionary holidays and the public holidays availed by the Pre-Primary Schools including those which fall during the period vacation will be paid holidays.

12. The financial assistance to pre-primary helpers on retirement.— The Pre-Primary Helpers who have or will be retiring at the age of 60 years from the Academic year 2015-16 and have rendered minimum 15 years of service under the Scheme shall be paid Rs. 1.50 lakhs (Rupees One lakh fifty thousand only) and if the service rendered is less than 15 years but not less than 10 years an amount of Rs. 75,000/- (Rupees Seventy five thousand only) shall be paid under this Scheme as a financial assistance. Pre-Primary Helpers shall not be entitled for any other pensionary benefits.

13. In case any member resigns before the date of retirement, such member shall not be eligible for benefits under this Scheme, however, if any member opts for compulsory retirement due to health/medical ground such member shall be paid pro-rata basis depending upon the number of years of service.

14. The D.D.E. of concerned Zone shall notify to the Director of Education all the details in respect of the Pre-primary Helpers atleast a month in advance to the retirement date. The Department shall settle the claim of the retired member as per the Scheme on or before the date of actual retirement through the D.D.E. of the concerned Zone.

15. The Department shall have power to undertake amendment or modification to the Scheme on approval of the Government.

16. This supersedes earlier Notification No. 43/30/98/Adm.II/1890 dated 07-03-2002.

Shailesh R. Sinai Zingde, Director of Education.

Porvorim.

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Directorate of Higher Education

Notification

ACAD-II/MPGSS-2025/182/DHE/2025-26/10884 Date : 06-Mar-2026

The Government is pleased to notify the following scheme for the information of general public and shall come into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

"Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholars Scheme, 2025"

I. Short title & commencement.— This scheme shall be called "Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholars Scheme-2025" and the same shall come into force on the date of publication of its notification in the Official Gazette. The Scheme will be reviewed after 3 years.

II. Introduction.— Goa has a large student population in the 18-35 years. To tap their potential and optimize the demographic dividend, they need to be encouraged and empowered to pursue a Post Graduate (PG) programme or Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in reputed institutions in India and abroad. The qualification, skill and experience they gain shall contribute towards building up human capital required by the state for its sustainable development. Therefore, to incentivise such talented, brilliant students, the present scheme has been framed and shall be implemented to achieve its objectives.

III. Aims and objectives.— 1. To promote the pursuit of post-graduate programmes and Doctorate of Philosophy by the talented younger population of Goa by recognising the meritorious and outstanding candidates.

2. To encourage students to take admission in reputed institutions in India and abroad, and to motivate them to take up cutting-edge research.

3. To enhance the effort of the State in promoting quality education, research, development, and innovation.

IV. Eligibility conditions.— 1. The age of the applicant for the Scheme shall not exceed 35 years as on 1st January of the year for which the Scheme is disbursed.

2. The applicant should be a resident of Goa for a minimum period of 15 years. However, if the applicant is of Goan origin who has a minimum period of 7 years of residence in Goa shall also be considered for the Scheme. The applicant who is of Goan origin shall submit the birth certificate of either of the parents/grandparents born in Goa.

3. The applicant must have passed the qualifying degree examination from an institution preferably located in Goa.

4. The applicant must have scored a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying degree examination along with a minimum 70% aggregate marks as per the criteria detailed at Clause IX of this scheme for shortlisting of the candidates.

5. The applicant must be a bonafide student of the institution (in which she/he is pursuing the Post Graduate/PhD programme) for the academic year for which the Scheme is announced. The applicant should provide the bonafide certificate issued by the institution of study at the time of application. The bonafide certificate should mention the name of the programme and the start and end date, for which the applicant has applied under the Scheme.

6. In case institution is listed in the QS/THE/NIRF ranking or has been accredited by NAAC for preceding two years of the academic year of study for which the applicant has applied for the Scheme, a certificate stating the rank/grade/position, issued by the institution of study shall be submitted at the time of application.

7. The applicant shall pursue a postgraduate programme or a Doctorate of Philosophy in any discipline.

8. Any form of canvassing and bringing political pressure shall disqualify the candidate out rightly.

V. Number of Awards.— 1. Every year, 40 outstanding Scholars shall be selected and awarded under the Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholar Scheme. However, in certain circumstances, for reasons to be recorded, more awards can be granted on the recommendation of the selection committee with the approval of the Government, provided the total number of awards shall not exceed 50.

2. The Award shall consist of a sum of INR 6,00,000/- for pursuing studies in India or INR 15,00,000/- for studies abroad. The disbursement shall be through Direct Benefit Transfer.

VI. Application Procedure.— 1. The Directorate of Higher Education shall announce the scheme in various local dailies as well as on the website of the Directorate of Higher Education.

2. Any applicant fulfilling the eligibility conditions may apply for the Scheme by filling and submitting the prescribed proforma on or before the last date announced by the Directorate of Higher Education.

3. All claims made by the applicant shall be supported by documentary evidences.

4. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) shall be submitted only by those applicants who are shortlisted for the interview.

5. A write-up of about 500 words stating "Why his/her name should be considered for the Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholars Scheme"? shall be submitted only by the applicants who are shortlisted for the interview. The write-up should very clearly chalk out her/his achievements and contributions to her/his educational institution, peers and the community at large. The write-up can also mention her/his plans and how she/he, with this higher degree, proposes to contribute towards the sustainable development of the State.

6. All applicants shall be issued a registration number. The registration number must be quoted in all subsequent correspondences.

7. Only the candidate whose application is complete in all respects shall be placed before the screening committee.

8. The screening committee shall recommend the list of eligible candidates as per the criteria laid down in Clause VIII, to be placed before the selection committee.

9. The last date for applying for this scheme shall be notified every year by the Directorate of Higher Education. The applicant should apply online in the prescribed proforma made available by the Directorate of Higher Education.

10. If the applicant has been selected for a course that involves deadlines with payment of fees and other charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant herself/himself to arrange adequate finance for meeting such deadlines.

VII. Screening Committee.— The State Government shall constitute a Screening Committee for shortlisting of candidates following the criteria laid down under Clause VIII of this scheme. The Committee will consist of the following members:

1. Chairperson shall be a well-known senior Academician.

2. Two members to be nominated by the Government.

3. The Director, Directorate of the Higher Education to be the Member Secretary.

VIII. Criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates by Screening Committee.— The Screening Committee shall shortlist the candidate on the following criteria:

1. The candidate shall be evaluated for shortlisting on a 100 point scale.

2. Only score/grades secured for curricular/academic achievements shall be considered for shortlisting the candidates.

3. Curricular/academic achievements shall be assigned 100 marks. Marks obtained by the candidate in the SSC (Standard X) examination shall be assigned 50% weightage, being a common exam, 30% weightage for the HSSC (Std. XII) examination and 20% weightage for the Graduation (Bachelor's degree) examination.

For calculating the percentage marks secured for graduation:

a. Marks scored in all the semesters of the graduation course will be considered.

b. In case of CGPA/FGPA, the conversion to percentage will be done using the formula Percentage = (CGPA/FGPA - 0.75)*10, if the document containing the conversion formula issued by the institute/university on letterhead is not provided by the candidate.

c. In case of an integrated degree, the CGPA/FGPA only up to graduation shall be considered.

d. In case of integrated programme with dual degree (graduation and masters), the final CGPA score will be considered.

e. In case of dual degree at undergraduate level, the highest CGPA will be considered, provided separate CGPAs are awarded for both the undergraduate programmes.

f. In case of an integrated dual degree, if the applicant is already pursuing the PG course, she/he shall not be entitled to apply under the Scheme for PG course.

4. No grace marks for NCC, NSS, Sports, and Cultural activities shall be considered while shortlisting eligible candidates.

5. The Screening Committee shall recommend the top 100 candidates with a minimum aggregate score of 70 marks after assigning the above weightages to their academic/curricular achievements for final selection/interview. For the 100th position, if more than one candidate secures the same marks, all those with the same marks will be called for the interview.

IX. Selection Committee.— The State Government shall constitute a Selection Committee for the final selection of candidates as per the criteria laid down under Clause X of the scheme. The Committee shall consist of the following members:

1. Chairperson shall be a well-known senior Academician of National/International Repute

2. Three Experts nominated by the Government with distinguished achievements in academic to be the Members

3. One Expert nominated by the Government from industry/administration to be the Member

4. The Secretary (Higher Education) or his/her Representative to be a Member

5. The Director, Directorate of Higher Education to be the Member Secretary.

X. Criteria for selecting Goa Scholars.— 1. The final Selection will be based on the following criteria:

i. The selection shall be based on a 100-point/marks criterion.

ii. Curricular/academic achievements as detailed in Clause VIII of the Scheme shall be assigned 45% weightage (i.e. 45% weightage shall be given to the aggregate marks obtained by the candidate based on his/her academic/curricular score as per Clause VIII of the scheme).

iii. Extra-curricular/co-curricular achievements/activities shall be assigned 10% weightage (achievements in Sports/Cultural/other extra-curricular activities only at State, National and International levels shall be considered for this purpose).

iv. The reputation of the institution in which the applicant has secured admission shall be assigned 15% weightage.

v. The interview, either taken in person or through video conferencing, shall be assigned 30% weightage. Along with the domain knowledge, the Selection Committee shall also evaluate the personal qualities, confidence, positive attitude, creativity and innovativeness of the applicant. Due weightage shall also be given for the promise of effective service by the applicant to the State/Country/World in the decades ahead.

2. All the candidates appearing for the interview shall be ranked in the order of merit as per the above guidelines.

3. The Committee shall recommend the number and names of the candidates in order of merit for selection of Goa Scholars under the Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholar Scheme.

XI. Higher Education Promotion Fund (HEPF).— 1. A fund by the name of 'Higher Education Promotion Fund' (HEPF) has already been established by the Government. All award amounts sanctioned under this scheme shall be paid out of this fund. The Government will take steps to replenish the quantum of funds available with HEPF, from time to time.

2. The Directorate of Higher Education shall manage the Higher Education Promotion Fund (HEPF)

XII. Framing of Guidelines.— The Directorate of Higher Education may frame the guidelines as and when required for the effective implementation of this scheme.

XIII. Pattern of Assistance.— 1. The scheme shall be admissible to the beneficiary fulfilling the eligibility conditions and completing the application procedure as prescribed in the scheme.

2. The Drawing and Disbursing Officer shall draw the amount available for this purpose under the respective Budget Head at the beginning of the financial year and transfer the same to the Higher Education Promotion Fund for better management of the funds after due approval from the Administrative Secretary. The amount shall be debited to the Budget Head 2202—General Education; 03—University and Higher Education; 001—Direction and Administration; 03—Goa Scholar Scheme; 00—General; 34—

Scholarships/Stipend under Demand No. 35.

3. The amount shall be drawn from the Directorate of Accounts on presenting the bill in the prescribed form by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer.

4. The Directorate shall maintain records about its transactions in such a form and such a manner as may be prescribed from time to time.

5. The amount shall be transferred into the bank account of the beneficiary, through direct transfer from the Higher Education Promotion Fund after due approval from the Government once the selection procedure is finalised and candidates are selected for the award.

6. The selected candidates shall furnish a pre-receipt for the amount sanctioned. The selected candidate will also submit a certificate from the bank stating the name of the account holder, account number, name of the bank, bank branch address, IFSC code and a statement that the account is Aadhaar-seeded.

XIV. Relaxation.— The Government shall be empowered to relax any or all clauses or conditions of this scheme for reasons to be recorded if it is deemed fit to further the spirit of the scheme.

XV. Interpretation.— If any question arises regarding the interpretation of any clause, word, or expression of the scheme, the decision about the interpretation shall be with the Government, which shall be final and binding on all concerned.

XVI. Redressal of Grievances & Disputes.— In case of any grievance arising out of the implementation of this scheme, the Administrative Secretary shall hear and decide such matters. No grievances shall be entertained after 90 days from the date of declaration of recommendation of the Selection Committee. The decision of the Administrative Secretary in this regard shall be final and binding on all concerned.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance (Expenditure) Department vide their U.O. No. 1400198174 dated 10-02-2026.

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

Santosh P. Naik, Under Secretary (Higher Education).

Porvorim.

Goa Legislature Secretariat

Bill

LA/LEGN/2026/4181

The following bill which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa on 6th March, 2026 is hereby published for general information in pursuance of Rule-138 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Goa Legislative Assembly.

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The Goa Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026

(Bill No. 14 of 2026)

A

BILL

to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of

the State of Goa for the services and purposes of the financial year 2025-2026.

BE it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Goa in the Seventy-Seventh Year of the Republic of India, as follows:—

1. Short title.— This Act may be called the Goa Appropriation (No. 2) Act, 2026.

2. Issue of Rs. 140,00,00,000 /-, out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa for the financial year 2025-2026.— From and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa, there may be paid and applied sums not exceeding those specified in column (5) of the Schedule hereto amounting in the aggregate to the sums of one hundred forty crores rupees towards defraying the several charges which will come in the course of payment during the financial year 2025-2026 in respect of the services and for purposes specified in column (2) of the said Schedule.

3. Appropriation.— The sums authorised to be paid and applied from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa under this Act, shall be appropriated for the services and purposes expressed in the said Schedule to this Act in relation to the said financial year.

SCHEDULE

(See Sections 2 and 3)

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Sums not exceeding

Total Demand No.

Services and purposes Voted by

Assembly

Charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa

(1)

(2)

(3) (4) (5)

56 Information and Publicity

1500.00 — 1500.00

76 Electricity

12500.00 — 12500.00

TOTAL

14000.00 14000.00

STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS

The Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2025-2026 (Third Batch) was presented to the Legislative Assembly. This Bill is introduced in pursuance of article 204 read with article 205 of the2540 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 50 12TH MARCH, 2026 Constitution of India to provide for appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa, to meet the expenditure on certain services, granted by the Legislative Assembly for those services, during the financial year 2025-2026.

DR. PRAMOD SAWANT Finance Minister/Chief Minister Porvorim-Goa. 06th March, 2026.

NAMRATA ULMAN Secretary to the Legislative Assembly of Goa.

Assembly Hall, Porvorim, Goa. 06th January, 2026.

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Governor's Recommendation under Article 207 of the Constitution of India.

In pursuance of article 207 of the Constitution of India, I, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Governor of Goa, hereby recommend the introduction and consideration of the Goa Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026, by the Legislative Assembly of Goa.

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Department of Legal Metrology

Notification

16/1/ENF/CLM-2026/156 Date : 28-Jan-2026

In pursuance of Notification No. CG-DL-E-22122025-268727 dated 18th December, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs), Government of India, published in Part II—Section 3—sub-section (i) of the Extraordinary Gazette of India, No. 819, relating to the verification period of fuel dispensers (petrol and diesel), the Government of Goa hereby notifies that the verification period of fuel dispensers shall be for twenty-four (24) months throughout the State of Goa.

This shall come into force with retrospective effect from 1st January, 2026.

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

A. N. Panchwadkar, Controller Legal Metrology.

Porvorim.

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Department of Public Health

Order

5/16/2018-IV/PHD/583 Date : 02-Mar-2026

Sanction of the Government is hereby accorded to Dean, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim- Goa to increase the stipend of interns of Goa Dental College and Hospital from existing Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- per month per intern from academic year 2025–2026.

The expenditure towards the pay and allowances shall be debitable under the respective Budget Head.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance (Exp.) Department vide their U.O. No. 1400122238 dated 22-02-2026.

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

Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).

Porvorim.

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Order

4/05/2026-II/PHD/646 Date : 09-Mar-2026

In supersession of all previous orders for bifurcation of posts in Goa Medical College of Tutor/Demonstrator, Government is pleased to indicate department wise bifurcation of posts of Tutor/Demonstrator for Goa Medical College & Hospital, Bambolim as per details shown below:

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

Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).

Porvorim.

Department of Tribal Welfare

Directorate of Tribal Welfare

Notification

DTW/STAT/Sheti-Samrudhi/Amendment/2025-26/6493 Date : 10-Mar-2026

Read: 1) DTW/STAT/FA/2014-15/1/14841 dated 24-12-2015.

2) DTW/STAT/FA/2014-15/1/7004 dated 20-11-2016.

3) DTW/STAT/Sheti Samrudhi/2025-26/2578 dated 06-06-2025.

Whereas, the Government has notified a Scheme "Financial Assistance to facilitate community level action for growth of agriculture and for preparing conservation management plan of community forest resources, i.e. Sheti Samrudhi Yojana" vide above cited notifications.

And whereas, Government desires to revise the scheme "Financial Assistance to facilitate community level action for growth of agriculture, Sheti Samrudhi Yojana" in public interest.

1. Introduction.— a) Tribal population of Goa is predominantly dependent on the agriculture for their livelihood. Considering that nearly 70 percent of tribal population live in remote villages dependent on agriculture and marginal forest produce, agricultural growth will be the engine of broad-based economic growth and development with food security, poverty alleviation, conservation of forest and natural resources. Therefore there is a need to mobilize the best of science and development efforts including traditional knowledge and modern scientific approach through partnerships involving national and international research institutions, NGOs, farmers' organizations and private sector in order to tackle the present and future problems of food security and production.

b) Small and marginal farmers amongst tribal population mostly working in group can collectively cultivate the land which increases the efficiency per acre of the land. They also need to be provided with all the agriculture extension services like inputs, market information and processing units, farm machinery and all latest techniques, crop rotation of paddy with vegetable and pulses by applying organic fertilizers and diversifying them with other allied agricultural activities like dairy, vermi-composting, honeybee keeping etc. Farmers need clerical assistance to avail various schemes of the Department of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Water Resources Department available for the development and growth of agriculture. Thus requires facilitating and supporting community level action to private voluntary organizations, including farmers groups aimed at improving food security, reducing poverty, and assuring sustainability in the management of natural resources.

2. Objective.— To provide financial assistance to facilitate and support community level action to registered Societies aimed at improving food security, reducing poverty, and assuring sustainability in the management of natural resources.

3. Target Population.— Cultivators/Agriculturists of Scheduled Tribe Community or forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes dependent on community forest resources in the areas/villages in which Forest Right Act is implemented and have formed Societies with the objective to improve productivity or marketing of the farm or forest produce.

4. Eligibility Criteria.— Tribal Farmers Co-operatives registered under the Goa Co-operative Societies Act 2001 and Non Governmental Organization registered under Societies registration Act, 1860 having 50% of the members from the ST community formed with the objective to improve productivity or for the marketing of the farm or forest produce.

5. Benefit under the scheme.— Financial assistance will be given for running the activities for Societies:

I. Wages of one resource person (Diploma in Agriculture) and one peon at the rates fixed under minimum wages Act which shall be paid by Directorate of Tribal Welfare on monthly basis upon submission of attendance by Societies.

II. Fixed amount of Rs. 25,000/- per annum for incurring expenditure on stationery, printing etc.

III. One time financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/- (One lakh only) for procurement of Desktop Computer, UPS, computer table, cupboard, table and chairs etc. All the procurement of assets shall be done in the name of Directorate of Tribal Welfare. This asset shall be returned to the Directorate Tribal Welfare on termination of the grant in aid or on discontinuation of the scheme.

IV. Rent Certificate issued by the PWD (Bldg Division), with the minimum limit of Rs. 8,000/- per month for urban areas and Rs. 5,000/- per month for rural areas. The aforementioned rent will be enhanced accordingly @10% on actual rent fixed after every 3 (three) years.

6. Procedure to apply or avail benefits.— Tribal Farmers Co-operatives Societies registered under the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 and Non Governmental Organisation registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 shall apply in prescribed application form as per Annexure-A which will be available at the Directorate Tribal Welfare, Panaji-Goa and in the Office of Dy. Director, Tribal Welfare, Margao – Goa along with the documents required as under;

a) ST certificates of the members (50% of the members should be from ST community).

b) Registration Certificate.

c) Constitution and Registration copy along with the office bearers.

d) Krishi Card Abstract of all ST members.

e) Aadhar Card copy of all the members.

f) Bank passbook copy.

g) Rent Certificate issued by PWD (Bldg. Division), State of Goa.

h) Brief project report on the activities which will be undertaken for the development and growth of agriculture, management of community forest produce or registration of claims of the forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers.

i) Undertaking to be given by the applicant that the Grant in aid provided under the scheme shall be utilized to achieve the objective of the scheme.

7. Sanctioning Authority.— Director of Tribal Welfare shall sanction the application.

8. Procedure for sanctioning of amount.— I. Tribal Welfare upon receipt of the application in the prescribed Proforma with required document shall carry out scrutiny of the application.

II. After scrutiny of the application, Director of Tribal Welfare shall sanction the proposal and the amount to be disbursed to the Societies.

III. 50 % of the total amount sanctioned shall be disbursed as 1st installment to the Societies and balance amount on submission of utilization certificate.

IV. For availing the benefit for subsequent year the Societies shall submit annual performance report failing which the succeeding year benefit shall be kept on hold till the report is submitted.

9. Monitoring of the scheme.— If there is any doubt in the matter of eligibility or for operationalization of the scheme or if any situation arises which is not envisaged at the time of formulation of the scheme, the same would be resolved by the Monitoring Committee whose decision will be final.

The Monitoring Committee shall consist of the following members:-

1. Secretary Tribal Welfare: Chairman

2. Director of Tribal Research Institute: Member

3. Director of Agriculture: Member

4. Director of Tribal Welfare: Member

10. Evaluation of the Scheme.— Performance of the scheme will be evaluated after two years of its implementation and if required scheme will be suitably modified to meet the new challenges/requirements so as to achieve the set objective. The Scheme shall be valid for 3 years from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

11. Relaxation of the provision of the scheme.— The Government shall be empowered to relax the clauses or conditions of the scheme if a genuine requirement arises on case to case basis.

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

13. Application Form.— Application Form for Financial Assistance to facilitate community level action for growth of agriculture and for preparing conservation management plan of community forest resources i.e. "Sheti Samrudhi Yojana" is as per Annexure- A.

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

By order & in the name of Governor of Goa.

Nilesh Dhaigodkar, Director & ex office Jt. Secretary (Tribal Welfare).

Panaji.

ANNEXURE – A

Application Form

Application Form for Financial Assistance to facilitate community level action for growth of agriculture and for preparing conservation management plan of community forest resources i.e. "Sheti Samrudhi Yojana"

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Signature Required Documents:—

a. ST certificates of the members (50% of the members should be from ST community).

b. Registration Certificate

c. Constitution and Registration copy along with the office bearers.

d. Krishi Card Abstract of all ST members.

e. Aadhar Card copy of all the members

f. Bank passbook copy

g. Rent Certificate issued by PWD (Bldg. Division), State of Goa.

h. Brief project report on the activities which will be undertaken for the development and growth of agriculture, management of community forest produce or registration of claims of the forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers.

i. Undertaking to be given by the applicant that the Grant in aid provided under the scheme shall be utilized to achieve the objective of the scheme.

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Department of Urban Development

Municipal Administration

Notification

14/DMA/STAT/SCM-Goa/2024-25/Part/4246 Date : 05-Mar-2026

The Government vide Notification No. 10/671/2015-DMA/2170 dated 26th October, 2017 had constituted a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in the name and style of Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) for operationalizing the Smart City Projects with the Board of Directors (BoD).

The Government of Goa hereby notifies that the Registered Office of IPSCDL has been shifted to the following address with immediate effect:

Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited,

Rua Joao Castro Road, near Old Patto Bridge,

Panaji, Goa - 403001.

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

Brijesh Manerkar, Director of Urban Development ex officio Joint Secretary.

Panaji.

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