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

Education

Not.- DE/60/62/1/93/Adm.II/Misc./

Vol.III/2019

The Government of Goa (Regulation of

Service Conditions of the Helpers working

in Pre-Primary School) Scheme, 2024

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Education

Not.- ACAD-II/MPGSS-2025/182/

DHE/2025-26/10884

Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholars Scheme,

2025.

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Goa Legislature

Secretariat

Bill.- LA/LEGN/2026/4181

The Goa Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026.

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Legal Metrology

Not.- 16/1/ENF/CLM-2026/156

Verification period of fuel dispensers

(petrol and diesel).

2541

Public Health

Ord.- 5/16/2018-IV/PHD/583

Increment of stipend of interns of Goa

Dental College and Hospital.

2541

Public Health

Ord.- 4/05/2026-II/PHD/646

Bifurcation of posts.

2542

Tribal Welfare

Not.- DTW/STAT/Sheti-Samrudhi/A

mendment/2025-26/6493

Sheti Samrudhi Yojana

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Urban Development

Not.- 14/DMA/STAT/SCM-Goa/202

4-25/Part/4246

Change of Official Address of IPSCDL.

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GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Education

Directorate of Education

Notification

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:—

DE/60/62/1/93/Adm.II/Misc./Vol.III/2019

Date : 04-Mar-2026

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

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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

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.

(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.

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(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.

———♦———

Directorate of Higher Education

Notification

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.

ACAD-II/MPGSS-2025/182/DHE/2025-26/10884

Date : 06-Mar-2026

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Goa Legislature Secretariat

Bill

The following bill which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa on 6^th 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.

________

The Goa Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026

(Bill No. 14 of 2026)

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

Demand

No.

Services and purposes

Voted by

Assembly

Charged on the

Consolidated

Fund of the

State of Goa

Total

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Information and Publicity

1500.00

—

1500.00

Electricity

12500.00

—

12500.00

TOTAL

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 the

LA/LEGN/2026/4181

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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.

Porvorim-Goa.

06^th March, 2026.

DR. PRAMOD SAWANT

Finance Minister/Chief Minister

Assembly Hall,

Porvorim, Goa.

06^th January, 2026.

NAMRATA ULMAN

Secretary to the

Legislative Assembly of Goa.

————————————

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.

———♦♦♦———

Department of Legal Metrology

Notification

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.

———♦♦♦———

Department of Public Health

Order

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.

16/1/ENF/CLM-2026/156

Date : 28-Jan-2026

5/16/2018-IV/PHD/583

Date : 02-Mar-2026

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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.

——————

Order

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:

Name of Department

No. of Sanctioned Post

Anatomy

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Anaesthesiology

Forensic Medicine

Paediatrics

Community Medicine

Transfusion Medicine

Neurology

Nephrology

Paediatric Surgery

Plastic Surgery

CVTS

Urology

Cardiology

Neurosurgery

Casualty and Trauma Medicine

Orthopaedic

Total

140

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

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

Porvorim.

4/05/2026-II/PHD/646

Date : 09-Mar-2026

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Department of Tribal Welfare

Directorate of Tribal Welfare

Notification

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:

DTW/STAT/Sheti-Samrudhi/Amendment/2025-26/6493

Date : 10-Mar-2026

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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.

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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”

1. Details of the Applicant:-

Name of the Applicant

Address of the Applicant

H. No.

Waddo

III

Village/Town

V.P./Municipality

Taluka

District

VII

Assembly Constituency

VIII

Post Office with Pin Code

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Contact No.

E-mail id

Aadhar Card No.

Qualification of the Applicant

Occupation of the Applicant

2. Details of the Society:-

Name of the Society

Contact No.

Village/Town

V.P. /Municipality

Taluka

District

Assembly Constituency

Post Office with Pin Code

Total members in Society and total ST

members of Society.

Date of establishment

Whether registered under the Goa Co-

operative

Societies

Act,

2001

Societies Registration Act, 1860

If yes, number and year of registration

Whether the Society are part of larger

Organization, if yes, details thereof

Type of the activity/agriculture would be

taken up by Society

Whether the Society have any link up

with National Level or State Level

organization who are having experience

in the agriculture field

Whether Tribal Farmers Co-operatives

organization/Non-Governmental

Organisation has own space for office or

need rented space

Details of the Tribal Farmers Co-

operatives organization/Non-

Governmental

Organisation,

its

objectives

and

activities

conducted

during last three years

Details

activities/programme

undertaken for the Development of

farmers and local people in the village

Whether the list of Names, Address, and

occupation of the Managing Committee

members (indicating the number of ST

members) is attached

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Whether Society are getting any other

Financial Assistance from Central/State

Government or any other source

If yes, give details

Bye-Laws of the Society

3. Bank Details of Society

Name of the Account Holder

Name of the Bank

Bank Account No.

Branch of the Bank

Type of Account

MICR No.

IFSC Code

___________________________

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

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).

14/DMA/STAT/SCM-Goa/2024-25/Part/4246

Date : 05-Mar-2026

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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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