INDEX
Department
Type
Subject
Page No
1
2
3
4
1.
Finance
Off Mem.- 12/3/82-Fin(R&C)/Vol.I
I/31928
Release of an additional Installment of
Dearness Relief to Pensioners/Family
Pensioners.
397
2.
Industries
Pro.- 3/14/2026-IND/96
Proclamation of Investment Promotion
Area.
399
3.
Official Language
Not.- 13/1/2018/DOL/BPY/Comm/
144
Amendment to the scheme Bhasha
Puraskar Yojana.
400
4.
Personnel
Not.- 10/1/77-PER(Part II)/1207
The Daily Wages (Grant of Temporary
Status) (First Amendment) Scheme, 2026.
401
5.
Personnel
Not.- 1/6/2025-PER
RR's- the Director General of Police.
402
6.
Personnel
Not.- 1/8/2023-PER
The Government of Goa (Additional
qualifications for recruitment to the Group
'C' posts) Rules, 2026.
407
7.
Tribal Welfare
Not.- DTW/6/Sahayata/Scheme/13/
Amendment/2025-26/812
Sahayata (Scheme to provide financial
assistance to organized/conduct
programs).
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GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Finance
Revenue and Control Division
Office Memorandum
The Office Memorandum No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)/E-9475 dated 24/04/2026 transcribed below
regarding Release of an additional installment of Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Government pensioners/
/family pensioners-Revised rate effective from 01/01/2026 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare, New Delhi has
been adopted by the State Government.
12/3/82-Fin(R&C)/Vol.II/31928
Date : 29-May-2026
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
397
Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 04th June, 2026 (Jyaistha 14, 1948)
SERIES I No. 10
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
The Dearness Relief @ 60% is to be paid to the pensioners alongwith with arrears from 01/01/2026 to
31/05/2026 alongwith the pension for the month of June, 2026.
Naresh Gaude, Under Secretary Finance (R&C).
Porvorim.
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F. No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)/E-9475
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003
Date: 24th April, 2026
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Release of an additional Installment of Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Government
Pensioners/Family Pensioners-Revised rate with effect from 01st January, 2026—reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D) dated 8th
October, 2025 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the
Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners shall be enhanced from
the existing rate of 58% to 60% of the basic pension/family pension (including additional pension/family
pension) w.e.f. 01st January, 2026.
2. These rates of DR will be applicable to all Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners
including Armed Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners and Civilian Pensioners/Family Pensioners paid out
of the Defence Service Estimates; Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners; All India Service Pensioners/
/Family Pensioners; Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension and also to those Pensioners/
/Family Pensioners covered under this Department’s OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW(D)Vol.II dated 23rd June,
2017 and para 6 of this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11th September, 2017.
3. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next
higher rupee.
4. The offices of Accountant General and authorized Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to
arrange payment of Dearness Relief on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further
instructions in view of Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-II dated
23rd April, 1981 and Reserve Bank of India’s Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated
the 21st May, 1981.
5. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders
are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article
148 (5) of the Constitution of India.
6. This issues in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No.
1/1(i)/2026-E.II(B) dated 22nd April, 2026.
Sd/- Dr. Pramod Kumar, Director.
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Department of Industries
Proclamation
Whereas, the Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (hereinafter referred to as “the Board”)
received an application dated 02/02/2026 from M/s. Hughes Precision Manufacturing Private Limited for
establishment of a dedicated propellant storage facility in Naquerim Village, Quepem Taluka, South Goa
(hereinafter referred to as the “said Project”) in the area specified in the Schedule hereto (hereinafter
referred to as the “said area”);
And whereas, the Board has granted in-principle approval for the said Project and recommended to the
Government to declare the said area to be an Investment Promotion Area;
And whereas, the Government of Goa now proposes to,—
(a) declare the said area as specified in the Schedule hereto to be an Investment Promotion Area in
terms of Clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 42 of the Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation of
Single Window Clearance Act, 2021 (Goa Act 19 of 2021) (hereinafter referred to as the “said Act”);
(b) appoint the Chief Executive Officer, Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board for the
purpose of the assessment and recovery of house tax, other taxes, fees and all other types of dues as per
the provisions of law in force, in terms of Clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 42 of the said Act;
(c) declare that the provisions of any State law relating to local authorities providing for control or
erection of buildings, levy and collection of taxes, fees and other dues to the local authority which is in
force in the said area shall cease to apply and thereupon such provisions shall cease to apply thereof and
that the Municipal Corporation or the Municipality or the Village Panchayat which were receiving house
tax, other taxes or fees from the occupants in the said area under their respective laws, shall be
compensated by the Government to the extent of the last financial year’s collection of such house tax,
other taxes or fees for a period of five years in terms of Clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 42 of the
said Act;
(d) authorize the Chief Executive Officer, Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board for the
purpose of exercising all the powers, such as, levy and collection of taxes, fees and other dues in respect
of local authorities which are in force in the said area, in terms of Clauses (b) and (d) of sub-section (1)
of Section 42 of the said Act. House tax, other taxes, fees and all other types of dues so collected by the
Chief Executive Officer, Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board in respect of said area, shall
be deposited with the Government immediately by the Chief Executive Officer, Goa Investment
Promotion and Facilitation Board after such collection under Budget Head:-
0851 — Village and Small Industries;
00 — ---;
101 — Industrial Estates;
03-00 — Goa Investment Promotion Board – Conversion Sanad Fees;
04-00 — Goa Investment Promotion Board – Infrastructure Tax;
05-00 — Goa Investment Promotion Board – House Tax.
(e) authorize the Planning, Development and Construction Committee appointed under sub-section
(1) of Section 43 of the said Act, for exercising all the powers, such as, control or erection of building,
etc.
(hereinafter collectively called the “said proposal”).
3/14/2026-IND/96
Date : 01-Jun-2026
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Now, therefore in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 42 of the Goa
Investment Promotion and Facilitation of Single Window Clearance Act, 2021 (Goa Act 19 of 2021), the
Government of Goa hereby invites all persons who entertain any objections to the said proposal to submit
the same in writing with reasons therefor to the Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government
of Goa, Panaji, Goa within a period of one month from the date of publication of this Proclamation in the
Official Gazette.
SCHEDULE “A”
(a)
Area
:
10,000 sq. mtrs.
(b)
Village
:
Naquerim
(c)
Taluka
:
Quepem
(d)
Survey No.
:
82/1 (part)
(e)
Field
:
Murmem
(f)
Boundaries
:
North
:
By hillock
South
:
By hillock
East
:
By Vainguinem of Gorqui Paco Sawant Dessai
West
:
By 3rd and 4th Adicao of Murmem of Nogu Cuordo
Sawant Dessai.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Manesh Hari Kedar, Under Secretary (Industries).
Porvorim.
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Department of Official Language
Directorate of Official Language
Notification
Read: Notification No. 8/28/2013/DOL/Bhasha Puraskar Yojana/1088 dated 16th September, 2014
(Published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 26 dated 25th September, 2014)
The Government is pleased to amend the Notification referred above as under:
1. In Clause 4.— “Eligibility”, following amendment will be made and shall be read as under:
4. Eligibility,— (i) Any person of Goan origin residing in Goa and immensely contributed his
work for propagating language by way of teaching, translation, writing, lecturing and other related
fields.
(ii) The minimum age limit is 50 years for Konkani and Marathi awards.
(iii) Minimum age limit of 30 years for the Sanskrit awards exclusively in case no person is
available for the Durgaram Upadhe Sanskrit Bhasha Puraskar award.
(iv) In case no nomination is received or no person fulfils the eligibility criteria as per the Section
4 (i), the committee may recommend a name suo-moto.
13/1/2018/DOL/BPY/Comm/144
Date : 21-May-2026
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(v) In case of persons fulfilling the age limit criteria as per the Section 4 (iii), the Durgaram
Upadhe Sanskrit Bhasha Puraskar will be given to maximum 2 persons as an encouragement award by
reducing the honorarium amount up to Rs. 50,000/- each.
2. In Clause 5.— “Procedure”, Sub-clause (v) is added and shall be read as under:
5. Procedure— (v) For any reason if no application is received or no eligible persons fulfil the
eligibility criteria as per Section 4 (1) or name suggested for awards by suo-moto is not being eligible
under the scheme, then in this case the committee may suo moto will identify any other name who is
otherwise eligible for the contribution of his work and dedicated service towards the language. In this
case Age/Residence can be relaxed. While rejecting any nomination, the committee/members should
give justification about the rejection and also for the recommendation made by suo-moto. The
nomination recommended by the committee through suo moto is subject to approval of the
Government.
The committee has the power to recommend maximum two names for this award and the quantum of
honorarium for the awardees shall be distributed equally, which will not go beyond the original amount i.e.
Rs. 1 lakh.
This Notification shall come into force with immediate effect.
This is issued with concurrence of the Government under U.O. No. 1235/F dated 06/05/2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Meghnath Pandhari Porob, Director, Official Language & ex officio Addl. Secretary.
Panaji.
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Department of Personnel
Notification
Read: Notification No. 10/1/77-PER(Part II)/2339 dated 25/07/2025 published in Official Gazette,
Series I No. 18 dated 31/07/2025.
The Government of Goa is hereby pleased to amend the Daily Wages (Grant of Temporary Status)
Scheme of Government of Goa, 2025, as follows:
1. Short title, application and commencement.— (1) This Scheme shall be called the Daily Wages
(Grant of Temporary Status) (First Amendment) Scheme, 2026.
(2) It shall be deemed to come into force on 01/08/2025.
2. Amendment of Clause 2.— In Clause 2 of the Daily Wages (Grant of Temporary Status), Scheme of
Government of Goa, 2025, in sub-clause (i), for the expression “who have rendered a continuous service of
at least seven years as on date of issue of this Notification”, the expression “who have rendered or on
completing a continuous service of at least seven years on or after date of issue of this Notification”, shall
be substituted.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Durga Kinlekar, Under Secretary (Personnel-II).
Porvorim.
10/1/77-PER(Part II)/1207
Date : 24-Apr-2026
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Notification
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India and in
supersession of the existing recruitment rules for the posts of Assistant Sub Inspector (Armourer) and
Police Constable (Armourer), published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 34, dated 19/11/1998, vide
Government Notification No. 1/26/76-PER (Vol.IV) (A) dated 13/10/1998, the Governor of Goa hereby
makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
posts, in the Office of the Director General of Police, Government of Goa, namely:—
1. Short title, application and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa,
Office of the Director General of Police, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts, Recruitment
Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall apply to the posts specified in column (2) of the Schedule to these rules (hereinafter
called as the “said Schedule”).
(3) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Number, classification and level in the pay matrix.— The number of posts, classification of the said
posts and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (3) to (5) of the said
Schedule:
Provided that the Government may vary the number of posts specified in column (3) of the said
Schedule from time to time subject to exigencies of work.
3. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications.— The method of recruitment to the said
posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns (6) to
(14) of the said Schedule.
4. Disqualification.— No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a
spouse living or who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,
shall be eligible for appointment to the service:
Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law
applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing,
exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
5. Power to relax.— Where, the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do,
it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with
respect to any class or category of persons.
6. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age limit and other
concessions required to be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-
servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government
from time to time in that regard.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
1/6/2025-PER
Date : 01-Jun-2026
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Notification
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, the
Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules so as to lay down the requirement of additional
qualifications for Recruitment to certain Group ‘C’ posts in various Departments under the Government of
Goa, namely:—
1. Short title, application and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa
(Additional qualifications for recruitment to the Group ‘C’ posts) Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall apply to the posts specified in the Schedule hereto.
(3) They shall come into force with immediate effect except rule 2 which shall come into force on 1st
day of January, 2027.
2. Additional qualifications for Group ‘C’ posts.— Every applicant to the Group ‘C’ posts shall possess
minimum six months Diploma or Certificate of a Course in Computer from Information Technology
Knowledge Centre/Computer Institute recognized by the Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited or from an
Institute recognized by the Government of India or minimum six months Diploma or Certificate of a
Course in Computer approved by the Human Resource Development Foundation affiliated to the
Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Goa.
However, the applicant possessing Degree or Diploma in Computers/Computer Science/Computer
Application/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics and Telecommunication/Electrical and
Electronics, from the recognized University or State Board of Technical Education or Trade Certificate or
Certificate of Course in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant from a recognized Industrial
Training Institute shall also be considered as having relevant qualification irrespective of whether they
possesses or not the diploma or Certificate of a Course in Computer as stated above.
3. Computer Proficiency Test.— Every applicant aspiring to be recruited to the Group ‘C’ post shall
clear Computer Proficiency Test as decided by the Government.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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SCHEDULE
Sr. No.
Name/Designation of post
1.
Upper Division Clerk
2.
Lower Division Clerk
3.
Senior Stenographer
4.
Junior Stenographer
5.
Store Keeper/Godown Keeper
6.
Assistant Storekeeper/Assistant Godown Keeper/Store Clerk
7.
Multi Tasking Staff
8.
Statistical Assistant
9.
Industries Inspector
10.
Junior Translator (Konkani)
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Date : 03-Jun-2026
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11.
Junior Translator (Marathi)
12.
Junior Translator (Hindi)
13.
Daftary
14.
Village Panchayat Secretary
15.
Gram Sevak
16.
Junior Engineer (Civil)
17.
Field Surveyor
18.
Awal Karkun
19.
Circle Inspector
20.
Talathi
21.
Bailiff
22.
Junior Law Officer
23.
Handicraft Inspector
24.
Marine Inspector
25.
Supervisor
26.
Supervisor, Lighthouse keeping
27.
Master
28.
Dredger Mechanic
29.
Lighthouse Keeper
30.
Storekeeper cum Tool Room Operator
31.
Field Assistant/Worker
32.
Oilman
33.
Helmsman
34.
Field Khalasi
35.
Inspector
36.
Skilled Worker
37.
Helpers
38.
Information Assistant
39.
Translator (Marathi)
40.
Translator (Konkani)
41.
Cinema Operator Cum Record Keeper
42.
Devnagari Typist cum LDC
43.
Technical Assistant
44.
Assistant Registrar
45.
Data Entry Operator
46.
Sub – Inspector
47.
Bailiff
48.
Court Master
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49.
Junior Engineer
50.
Head Surveyor
51.
D’man
52.
Assistant Data Entry Operator
53.
Matron
54.
Technical Assistant
55.
Daftary
56.
Extension Officer (Village Panchayat)
57.
Transcriber of Records
58.
Assistant Librarian
59.
Library Assistant
60.
Record Clerk
61.
Sorter
62.
Marathi Typist
63.
Receptionist
64.
Sr. Binder (Foreman)
65.
Binder
66.
Farash
67.
Library Attendant
68.
Senior Librarian
69.
Librarian
70.
Theatre Manager
71.
Theatre Manager (Jr. Scale)
72.
Stage Assistant
73.
Asst. Project Engineer
74.
Book Binder
75.
Junior Technician
76.
Laboratory Assistant
77.
Marketing Inspector
78.
Fisheries Surveyor
79.
Junior Deckhand
80.
Statistical Investigator
81.
Statistical Assistant
82.
Statistical Assistant (CSS)
83.
Fieldman
84.
Asstt. Technical Officer
85.
Statistical Assistant
86.
Auditor
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87.
Field & Plant Collector
88.
Jail Guard
89.
Laboratory Technician
90.
Junior Assistant
91.
Agriculture Assistant
92.
Account Clerk
93.
Junior Research Assistant
94.
Junior Auditor/Inspector
95.
Veterinary Assistant
96.
Investigator
97.
Assistant Archivist
98.
Farm Supervisor/Manager
99.
Conservator Assistant
100.
Marketing Supervisor
101.
Inspector of Civil Supplies
102.
Labour Inspector
103.
Pharmacist
104.
State Tax Inspector
105.
Inspector Legal Metrology
106.
Accountant
107.
Junior Geologist
108.
Assistant Chemist
109.
Assistant State Tax Officer
110.
Draughtsman Gr. I
111.
Draughtsman Gr. II
112.
Draughtsman Gr. III
113.
Librarian Grade-I
114.
Librarian Grade-II
115.
Librarian Grade-III
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Department of Tribal Welfare
Directorate of Tribal Welfare
Notification
Whereas, the Government has notified a scheme “Sahayata” (Scheme to provide financial assistance to
organized/conduct programs) vide Notification No. 1/71/2011-12/Scheme/TW 1453 dated 01/08/2013 and
amended vide Notification No. 1/71/2011-12/scheme/TW/10009 dated 04/03/2014, Notification No. DTW/
DTW/6/Sahayata/Scheme/13/Amendment/2025-26/812
Date : 20-May-2026
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/6/Sahayata/Scheme/13/Amendment/2017-18/5617 dated 05/11/2018 and Notification No. DTW/6/Sahayata/
/Scheme/13/Amendment/2017-18/5080 dated 05/01/2022.
And whereas, Government desires to amend the “Sahayata” (Scheme to provide financial assistance to
organize/conduct programs) scheme in public interest.
Now therefore, the Clause 3, Clause 4, Clause 5 and Clause 12 of the scheme “Sahayata” (Scheme to
provide financial assistance to organize/conduct programs) is amended to read as under:
3. Objective of the Scheme:— The objective of the scheme is to provide Financial Assistance for the
purpose of organizing activities such as Awareness Meetings, Seminars, Workshops, Competitions, Tribal
Sports, Traditional Culture, Medical Camps, Awareness Camps etc. for Scheduled Tribe Community in the
State of Goa to:
(a) Voluntary Organizations/NGO’s/Self Help Group/Mahila Mandal/Youth Club/Sport Club/
/Sanskrutik Mandal working for the welfare of poor Scheduled Tribes in Goa.
(b) Panchayat Raj Institutions, Municipalities having substantial tribal population to assist in
implementing Schemes and for protection of Rights of the tribal population.
(c) Committees constituted under Forest Right Act.
(d) Directorate of Tribal Welfare through Tribal Research Institute.
4. Target Group & Eligibility:— (1) The scheme shall be applicable to all the Voluntary Organizations/
/NGO’s/Self Help Group/Mahila Mandal/Youth Club/Sport Club/Sanskrutik Mandal registered under an
appropriate Law in force.
(2) The Voluntary Organizations/NGO’s will submit a copy of Memorandum of Association & Article
of Association while applying for financial assistance under the Scheme.
(3) The Voluntary Organizations/NGO’s/Self Help Group/Mahila Mandal/Youth Club/Sport Club/
/Sanskrutik Mandal registered under an appropriate Law in force applying for financial assistance under
this scheme shall be working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes and the activities to be undertaken shall
be for the cause of such sections and the same should be reflected in Memorandum of Association and
Article of Association as proof.
(4) The scheme shall also be applicable to the Panchayat Raj Institutions/Committees constituted under
Forest Right Act.
(5) The scheme shall also be applicable to the Dy. Collector & SDO and Block Development Officer.
(6) Self Help Group/Mahila Mandal/Youth Club/Sport Club/Sanskrutik Mandal will submit copy of
registration duly registered with the competent authority under the existing Law. And if available, submit
the details/report of activities conducted for community people.
(7) The scheme shall also be applicable to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare through Tribal Research
Institute.
5. Financial Assistance:— (a) Under the Scheme a maximum amount of Rs. 80,000/- (Rupees Eighty
thousand only) shall be sanctioned by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare for the purpose of undertaking any
of the activity in the nature mentioned above per camp. The amount sanctioned shall be released in two
equal installments in the form of Grants. Any Voluntary Organizations/NGO’s/Self Help Group/Mahila
Mandal/Youth Club/Sport Club/Sanskrutik Mandal shall be sanctioned financial assistance under the
scheme to hold maximum of four and minimum two Awareness Camps/Seminars/Workshops/
/Competitions/Medical Camps/in the financial year, in Schedule Tribe populated Village Panchayat and
Municipal Council.
(b) The Voluntary Organizations/NGO’s/Self Help Group/Mahila Mandal/Youth Club/Sport Club/
/Sanskrutik Mandal shall contribute at least 20% of the cost of proposed activity and the 80% of the cost
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shall be sanctioned under the scheme subject to the maximum of Rs. 40,000/- (Rupees Forty thousand
only) for one activity. The proof of such contribution shall be provided to the Director of Tribal Welfare.
(c) The Voluntary Organization/NGO/Self Help Group/Mahila Mandal/Youth Club/Sport Club/
/Sanskrutik Mandal registered under an appropriate Law in force/Dy. Collector & SDO/BDO/Committee
constituted under Forest Rights Act/Panchayat Raj Institution will submit a statement of the organizing
activities as Seminars/Workshops/Competitions/Tribal Sports/Traditional Culture/Medical Camps/Awareness
Camps/Programmes like Administration at the door step etc., and details of expenditure made for the said
purpose, for record, along with the list of S.T. People attended and atleast 4 (four) photographs of the event
duly attested.
(d) Director of Tribal Welfare has a power to hold any number of Conferences/Camps/Meeting/
/Seminars/Workshops/Competitions/Tribal Sports/Traditional Culture/Medical Camps/Awareness Camps/
/Programmes like Administration at the door step etc. in any part of Goa through Tribal Research Institute
and for that purpose expenditure for each activity shall not exceed Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakhs only).
12. Evaluation:— The Scheme namely “Sahayata” will be implemented for three years from the date of
publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette.
All other clauses in the above mentioned scheme remains unchanged.
This amendment shall come into force from the date of publication of this notification in the Official
Gazette.
This is issued with the approval of the Government vide U.O. No. 137/F dated 10/02/2026 and
concurrence of Finance (Exp.) Department vide U.O. No. 1400056505 dated 09/05/2026.
By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.
Nilesh Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare & ex officio Jt. Secretary.
Panaji.
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04TH JUNE, 2026
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