Goa Gazette, No. 2627-9, 29 May 2026

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

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, ²⁹th May, ²⁰²⁶ (Jyaistha ⁸, ¹⁹⁴⁸) SERIES I No. 9

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Note: There are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 8 dated 21-5-2026 as follows:-

1. Extraordinary dated 25-5-2026 from pages 349 to 358 regarding Fixation of Land rates from Department of Revenue.

2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 26-5-2026 from pages 359 to 360 regarding Directions for compulsory capturing PAN details from

Department of Finance.

INDEX

Department Type

Subject Page No

                1                            2                                      3                         4
1.    Archives               Not.- 1/420/Online Services (Part-  Online issuance of public records of        362
                             I)/2024/DA-323                      Captain of Ports and Travel documents.
2.    Drinking Water         Not.- DDW/CE(DW)/TECH/F-1-1/        Guidelines for Water Tanker.                362
                             2026-27/34
3.    Education              Ord.- ACAD IIA/PoA/838/DHE/20       Pattern of Assistance to Colleges offering  365
                             23/341                              Ayurveda Programs.
4.    Education              Ord.- ACAD II A/PoA/838/DHE/20      Pattern of Assistance to Colleges offering  370
                             23/342                              Homeopathy Programs.
5.    Mines & Geology        Not.- DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PAR           Debt Relief Scheme for mining affected      374
                             T-III/401                           Borrowers.
6.    Personnel              Ord.- 7/2/2020-PER/1604             Revival of post.                            375
7.    Personnel              Not.- 1/1/91-PER (Pt. IV)           RR's- Directorate of Food and Drugs         376
                                                                 Administration.
8.    Personnel              Not.- 1/5/2026-PER                  RR's- Department for Empowerment of         381
                                                                 Persons with Disabilities.
9.    Public Health          Not.- 1/4/2008-II/PHD-Part/1304     Goa (Rules for admission to the Post-       384
                                                                 Graduate Degree Courses of the Goa
                                                                 University at the Goa Medical College)
                                                                 Rules, 2026.
10.   Tribal Welfare         Not.- DTW/Scheme/DASK/2026-2        Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra.                 389
                             7/775

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GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Archives

Notification

1/420/Online Services (Part-I)/2024/DA-323 Date : 22-May-2026

In pursuance of the Government's initiative towards e-governance and providing citizen-centric services through online mode, the Government hereby notifies that the acquired public records of Captain of Ports and Travel Documents available in the repository of the Department of Archives shall now be made available to the public through Goa online.com.

Pursuant to this digital transformation, the public and the Government Departments can now obtain certified computer-generated copies of acquired records of documents pertaining to Captain of Ports and Travel Documents on payment of requisite fees to the Department. These records shall hold the same validity as the manually signed or digitally signed versions and will carry the following endorsement:

"This document is computer generated on __________ (date) bearing reference No. ____________ and is valid without manual signature."

This Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

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

Arvind B. Khutkar, Director of Archives & ex officio Joint Secretary.

Ribandar.

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Department of Drinking Water

Notification

DDW/CE(DW)/TECH/F-1-1/2026-27/34 Date : 22-May-2026

Whereas, it has been decided by the Government that all the Water Tankers supplying potable water in the State for drinking purposes are to be mandatorily registered with Department of Drinking Water.

And whereas, in order to successfully implement the above decision of the Government, guidelines are required to be framed.

And now, therefore, the guidelines are framed as under in respect of Water Tankers supplying potable water for drinking purposes.

1. The Water Tanker shall have a certificate from the Directorate of Transport, that the body of the said tanker transporting potable water for drinking purposes has internal stainless-steel linings and other mandatory conditions as stipulated. Body of the Tank shall be blue in colour and details and Q.R Code to be displayed on the Tanker shall be as per Annexure.

2. The Water Tanker shall be registered by the owner with Department of Drinking Water (DDW) through electronic application and on payment of a one-time non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 5000/- and shall be renewed before the end of each financial year on payment of Rs. 3000/-. Additionally, the Water Tanker shall be calibrated and stamped by an authorized Legal Metrology Officer, before issuance of Registration Certificate by DDW. The Water Tankers shall have to be re-verified annually by the Department of Legal Metrology, on expiry of the validity of the stamp before the end of each financial362 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 9 29TH MAY, 2026 year. The Applicant shall also upload a sketch of the tanker body duly approved by the Department of Legal Metrology into the online module for the registration process.

3. Each Water Tanker upon successful registration will be issued an Online Registration Certificate and a QR code as generated by DDW which shall be prominently displayed/pasted on the water tanker.

The QR code will have all the details of the registered tanker, drinking water quality tests conducted, and other relevant information.

4. The Water Tanker supplying water for drinking purposes shall be installed with a GPS tracking device to facilitate tracking of tankers by DDW. In the event of any malpractice the tanker will be de-registered with DDW and will not be registered for a minimum period of 1 year from the date of de-registration. The installation of the GPS device shall be as per the specifications provided by DDW and shall be installed through an authorized agency appointed by DDW for the said purpose.

5. Regular Water Quality tests will be conducted by DDW with a minimum frequency of once a month and if the test results are within permissible limits as per standards, than the water tanker will be allowed to supply drinking water. A prescribed fee of Rs. 10,000/- per year shall be applicable. All the Drinking Water Quality tests conducted by DDW will be made available in the public domain.

6. Additionally, surprise/on-the-spot water quality tests will also be conducted by DDW to ensure that the quality of potable water being supplied is as per standards.

7. The above mechanism will be applicable only to those water tankers which are being used for supplying water for drinking purposes and including water tankers hired/deployed by DDW. However, no charges will be applicable for drinking water quality tests for water tankers hired by DDW.

8. In addition to the above, the general public will also be advised to procure Field Test Kits as per the specifications provided by DDW or purchase from DDW on payment as per actual rate derived through a tender process with an additional 10% as Administrative Fees for imparting training and providing necessary Training Modules.

9. Tankers found supplying drinking water without due registration as per this guidelines will be prosecuted under due provision of law.

The guidelines shall be suitably adjusted, with the approval of the Government of Goa, in order to keep the guidelines dynamically responsive to changing technology, regulatory regime, or any other unforeseen development. If any question arises regarding the interpretation of any clause, word, or expression of the guidelines, or difficulty in the execution of the guidelines, then the matter shall be referred to the Chief Engineer-DW, DDW and decision/opinion of the Chief Engineer-DW, DDW shall be final and binding and no claim financial or legal shall be entertained.

This issues with the approval of the Government vide U.O No.64 dated 27/04/2026 in supersession to the earlier Notification No. 24-17/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/73 dated 11/07/2023.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

V. J. Bhende, Chief Engineer, DW.

Panaji.

Department of Education

Directorate of Higher Education

Order

ACAD IIA/PoA/838/DHE/2023/341 Date : 13-Apr-2026

Subject: Pattern of Assistance to Colleges offering Ayurveda Programs registered under the Directorate of Higher Education, Porvorim-Goa.

(1) The maintenance grants shall be subject to the availability of funds and subject to fulfillment of the conditions specified as here under and instructions issued by Directorate of Higher Education from time to time.

(2) The maintenance grants shall be released in the form of reimbursement and released based on actual expenditure incurred in the previous financial year as reflected in the audited statements of accounts of the institution, subject to maximum ceiling mentioned herein after.

(3) Tuition fees shall invariably be credited to the Government Treasury by 30th November of the year. Failure of the College to credit the Tuition fees shall attract a penalty interest of 18% with effect from 1st December till the date of payment of Tuition Fees.

(4) Any other fees which are specifically required to be credited in the Government Treasury on specific Government instruction then the same shall also be credited to the Government Treasury by 30th November.

(5) The Aided institution shall submit the Audited Statements of the previous Financial Year to the Directorate of Higher Education invariably by 31st October.

(6) The maintenance grants shall be released in two installments i.e. first installment by June/July and second installment by December/January.

(7) The first instalment shall be released based on unaudited Statements of Accounts of the expenditure incurred in the preceding financial year, and the second instalment shall be released on the submission of Audited Statements by the Institution for the preceding financial year.

(8) The detailed list of admissible and non-admissible items under the maintenance grants is enclosed at Annexure-I. Items not figuring in Annexure-I can be allowed to purchase only after prior approval of the Government.

(9) Maximum amount entitled shall be as follows:

In addition to the above, colleges shall be entitled to spend an additional amount as stated below or the actual amount spent, whichever is less, for outsourcing or engaging services of individual/labourers, etc.;

(10) Every educational institution or college shall be bound to submit such information along with such documents as are required by the Government from time to time failing which the Government shall withhold/stop the release of maintenance grants.

(11) Aided Institution/College shall maintain the required books of accounts as per the Rules in force which should be presented to Audit as and when required.

(12) The maintenance grants to the new Aided Institution/college started in a particular year shall be released during the subsequent financial year.

(13) The maintenance grants shall be released in accordance with this Pattern of Assistance from the Financial Year 2025-26.

(14) The maximum amount of entitlement for the Grant-in-Aid to the college specified under Sr. No. 9 and for the various items listed in Parts A and B of Annexure I shall be increased at the rate of 15% every five years from the financial year 2025-26.

(15) The Directorate shall frame the guidelines whenever and wherever required for the effective implementation of this Pattern of Assistance.

(16) This issues with the concurrence of Finance (Exp.) Department vide their U.O. No. 1400102865 dated 24/03/2026.

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

Santosh Naik, Under Secretary (Higher Education).

Porvorim.

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ANNEXURE-I

A. Expenditure incurred during the preceding financial year on other essential items indicated below:—

1. Rent on building if the premises is rental premises as per P.W.D. valuation or actual amount paid whichever is less or in case of premises owned by the management, contribution towards repair and maintenance to the extent specified below:

Where the building is owned by the management, the percentage towards maintenance and repairs as shown above, is admissible, provided the management utilizes the same for the maintenance of the said building. The management should keep this grant in a separate account and utilize it as and when required. However, in any case the management/college has to utilize the same within 3 years' time for the above purpose.

2. Postage and Courier charges.

3. Stationery, printing and binding required for office and library work.

4. Premium on insurance of apparatus & equipment.

5. Audit Fees maximum upto Rs. 50,000/- per annum only for finalization of books of accounts including maintenance of accounts of fund received from UGC and other Government funding agencies.

6. Release of advertisements for recruiting teaching and non-teaching staff and various tender notices. However, promotional advertisements shall not be included.

7. Accreditation/Affiliation fees except where the fees are reimbursed by other institutions/bodies. The entitlement of these fees shall be considered only during the valid accreditation period extendable to one year with prior approval of Directorate of Higher Education, only in exceptional cases.

8. a) TA/DA of teaching and non-teaching staff deputed for educational excursions and tours undertaken to fulfill the curriculum excursions and tours undertaken to fulfill the curriculum requirements laid down by the University as admissible as per entitlement.

b) Travelling allowance and Daily allowance for college teaching and non-teaching staff, including Principal, as deputed for attending college official work as admissible as per entitlement.

c) Travelling allowance and Daily allowances for teaching staff, including the Principal, for attending and presenting research papers in conferences/seminars, and for attending workshops/training programs of an academic nature, maximum upto Rs. 15,000/- per faculty per annum for maximum upto 2 conferences/seminars/workshops/training programs.

9. Rent of the college playground certified as reasonable by the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department except rent paid to the Management.

10. Registration fees to the extent of Rs. 5,000/- per faculty per annum for a maximum of upto 2 seminars/conferences/workshops.

11. Contingency expenditure incurred by the Principal of the college upto Rs. 30,000/- p.a. on items not covered in this list but considered essential for college.

12. Various Bank commission including collection charges, cheque Book charges, DD commission etc.

13. Expenditure incurred towards purchase of Library books, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, educational CDs, DVDs, e-books, books Reader, e-journals e-databases, subscriptions for e-library and other library related purchases shall be reimbursed over and above the 100% utilisation of Library Fees.

14. Expenditure incurred towards the purchase and repair of laboratory equipment, consumables, and other laboratory-related purchases shall be reimbursed over and above the 100% utilisation of Laboratory Fees.

15. Expenditure incurred towards the purchase and repair of electrical fixtures & fittings subject to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum or actual, whichever is less.

16. Honorarium to Experts (other than Government and Government Aided College staff), and T.A/D.A. to Government and Government Aided College Experts and DHE Representative invited for the purpose of recruitment and financial upgradation as admissible as per entitlement.

17. Casual hiring of vehicle for administrative, academic, cultural and sports activities upto Rs. 75,000/- per annum.

18. Subscription or registration fees paid to professional bodies registered bodies subject to maximum Rs. 10,000/- per year.

19. Refreshment expenditure to the Guest up to Rs. 15,000/- per annum.

20. Two telephones shall be entitled to the office of the college. Mobile charges of Rs. 1,000/- or actual postpaid charges, whichever is less, shall be reimbursed on monthly basis to the Principal. Amount paid for purchase of mobile handset shall not be entitled to reimbursement.

21. (a) Payment of electricity bills or charges upto to Rs. 1,00,000/- per month or actual expenditure, whichever is less.

(b) Water charges including sourcing of water through water tankers unto Rs. 50,000/- per month or actual expenditure, whichever is less.

(c) Gas refilling charges, expenditure upto Rs. 75,000/- per annum or actual expenditure, whichever is less.

22. Purchase of Safety and Security equipment like Fire Extinguishers, refilling of fire extinguishers, CCTV installation, etc. upto Rs. 4,00,000/-.

23. Expenditure incurred towards Sports and Extra Curricular Activities over and above fees collected.

24. Expenditure incurred on Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) other than ICT equipment maximum upto Rs. 2,50,000/-.

25. Taxes paid to Local Bodies and other statutory taxes, except taxes/fees paid for new construction.

26. Casual hiring of labourers/daily wage workers for works other than those assigned to outsourcing staff.

27. Sports equipment including equipment for setting up of gymnasium upto Rs. 3,00,000/-.

28. Purchase of equipment for Drinking water facility upto Rs. 1,00,000/-.

29. Internet and Wifi on campus with equipment (firewall), wiring, capping and casing and high speed instruments above Rs. 5,00,000/-.

30. Expenditure incurred towards purchase of Laptop, desktop, printers and peripherals, stabilizers, UPS, Server, LED Display screen, purchase or development of software and upgradation of computer labs, smart boards, interactive board, interactive pad, interactive podium, visualizer, ICT Teaching Aids and specific equipment required for skill-based training upto Rs. 15,00,000/- provided the expenditure incurred on any one item mentioned above should not exceed 50% of the total limit of Rs. 15,00,000/-. Repairs and AMC of the same shall be limited to 10% of the maximum limit of Rs. 7,50,000/-.

31. Purchase of Classroom furniture including Desks, Benches, Tables, Chairs, Greenboards, Whiteboards, platforms, etc. upto Rs. 5,00,000/-. Repairs of the same shall be limited to 10% of the maximum limit of Rs. 5,00,000/-.

32. Public address system with amplifier & speakers upto Rs. 3,00,000/-. Repairs of the same shall be limited to 10% of the maximum limit of Rs. 3,00,000/-. The replacement of the Public address system is permissible only when the system's unserviceable or beyond-repair condition/status is certified by the authorised dealer/technician.

33. Expenditure on green initiative upto Rs. 3,00,000/-.

34. Equipment required for setting up of Bio Metric system upto Rs. 3,00,000/-. The replacement Bio Metric system is permissible only when the system's unserviceable or beyond repair condition/status is certified by the authorised dealer/technician.

35. EPBX Intercom system upto Rs. 3,00,000/-. The replacement of the EPBX system is permissible only when the system's unserviceable or beyond repair condition/status is certified by the authorised dealer/technician.

36. Equipment and medical aid required for setting up of Medical Health Centre including stretcher and wheelchair upto Rs. 3,00,000/-.

37. Purchase of generator maximum upto Rs. 3,00,000/- and the reimbursement of fuel quota for generator @ Rs. 20,000/- per month or actual expenditure, whichever is less, i.e. a maximum of 20% of the approved electricity ceiling of Rs. 1,00,000/- per month.

38. Setting up of recording studio for e-content development upto Rs. 5,00,000/-.

B. Additionally, Expenditure incurred during the preceding financial year on other essential items only for respective colleges offering programs as indicated herein below subject to the maximum limit of entitlement of the college under the Pattern of Assistance:—

Ayurveda

1. Purchase and repairs of curriculum-related equipment upto Rs. 20,00,000/- for the various departments of the college as below:

i) Samhita Siddhanta & Sanskrit

ii) Rachana Sharira

iii) Kriya Sharira

iv) Dravyaguna

v) Rasashastra & Bhaishajyakalpana

vi) Roga Nidan & Vikriti Vigyan

vii) Agada Tantra

viii) Swasthavritta & Yoga

ix) Kayachikitsa

x) Panchakarma

xi) Shalya Tantra

xii) Shalakya Tantra

xiii) Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga

xiv) Kaumarabhritya

Note: Repairs of items listed above shall be limited to 10% of the maximum limit mentioned for the items.

C. The following expenditures shall be reimbursed with prior approval of the Directorate of Higher Education subject to the maximum limit of entitlement of the college under the Pattern of Assistance:—

i) Expenditure incurred on visiting faculty.

ii) Expenditure incurred on casual (non regular) lectures by Guest Academicians.

iii) Equipment required for setting up of special Laboratory like IT lab, commerce lab & language lab etc.

iv) Purchase of furniture and equipment for college as well as for automation of the administrative offices.

v) Purchase of Air-conditioners.

vi) Any expenditure incurred above the limits specified in Parts A and B

D. The following expenditures/items shall not be reimbursed since not admissible:

i) Purchase of land.

ii) Expenditure incurred on new construction.

iii) Legal charges and fees paid to the Advocate.

iv) Purchase of bus or any other vehicle.

v) Construction of compound wall.

vi) Repairs and renovation of the building except as specified at A(i) of Annexure I. vii) Repayment of any loan.

viii) Penalties, fines and late fees.

Order

ACAD II A/PoA/838/DHE/2023/342 Date : 13-Apr-2026

Subject: Pattern of Assistance to Colleges offering Homeopathy Programs registered under the Directorate of Higher Education, Porvorim-Goa.

(1) The maintenance grants shall be subject to the availability of funds and subject to fulfillment of the conditions specified as here under and instructions issued by Directorate of Higher Education from time to time.

(2) The maintenance grants shall be released in the form of reimbursement and released based on actual expenditure incurred in the previous financial year as reflected in the audited statements of accounts of the institution, subject to maximum ceiling mentioned herein after.

(3) Tuition fees shall invariably be credited to the Government Treasury by 30th November of the year. Failure of the College to credit the Tuition fees shall attract a penalty interest of 18% with effect from 1st December till the date of payment of Tuition Fees.

(4) Any other fees which are specifically required to be credited in the Government Treasury on specific Government instruction then the same shall also be credited to the Government Treasury by 30th November.

(5) The Aided institution shall submit the Audited Statements of the previous Financial Year to the Directorate of Higher Education invariably by 31st October.

(6) The maintenance grants shall be released in two installments i.e. first installment by June/July and second installment by December/January.

(7) The first instalment shall be released based on unaudited Statements of Accounts of the expenditure incurred in the preceding financial year, and the second instalment shall be released on the submission of Audited Statements by the Institution for the preceding financial year.

(8) The detailed list of admissible and non-admissible items under the maintenance grants is enclosed at Annexure-I. Items not figuring in Annexure-I can be allowed to purchase only after prior approval of the Government.

(9) Maximum amount entitled shall be as follows:

In addition to the above, colleges shall be entitled to spend an additional amount as stated below or the actual amount spent, whichever is less, for outsourcing or engaging services of individual/labourers, etc.;

(10) Every educational institution or college shall be bound to submit such information along with such documents as are required by the Government from time to time failing which the Government shall withhold/stop the release of maintenance grants.

(11) Aided Institution/College shall maintain the required books of accounts as per the Rules in force which should be presented to Audit as and when required.

(12) The maintenance grants to the new Aided Institution/college started in a particular year shall be released during the subsequent financial year.

(13) The maintenance grants shall be released in accordance with this Pattern of Assistance from the Financial Year 2025-26.

(14) The maximum amount of entitlement for the Grant-in-Aid to the college specified under Sr. No. 9 and for the various items listed in Parts A and B of Annexure I shall be increased at the rate of 15% every five years from the financial year 2025-26.

(15) The Directorate shall frame the guidelines whenever and wherever required for the effective implementation of this Pattern of Assistance.

(16) This issues with the concurrence of Finance (Exp.) Department vide their U.O. No. 1400102865 dated 24/03/2026.

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

Santosh Naik, Under Secretary (Higher Education).

Porvorim.

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ANNEXURE-I

A. Expenditure incurred during the preceding financial year on other essential items indicated below:—

1. Rent on building if the premises is rental premises as per P.W.D. valuation or actual amount paid whichever is less or in case of premises owned by the management, contribution towards repair and maintenance to the extent specified below:

Where the building is owned by the management, the percentage towards maintenance and repairs as shown above, is admissible, provided the management utilizes the same for the maintenance of the said building. The management should keep this grant in a separate account and utilize it as and when required. However, in any case the management/college has to utilize the same within 3 years' time for the above purpose.

2. Postage and Courier charges.

3. Stationery, printing and binding required for office and library work.

4. Premium on insurance of apparatus & equipment.

5. Audit Fees maximum upto Rs. 50,000/- per annum only for finalization of books of accounts including maintenance of accounts of fund received from UGC and other Government funding agencies.

6. Release of advertisements for recruiting teaching and non-teaching staff and various tender notices. However, promotional advertisements shall not be included.

7. Accreditation/Affiliation fees except where the fees are reimbursed by other institutions/bodies. The entitlement of these fees shall be considered only during the valid accreditation period extendable to one year with prior approval of Directorate of Higher Education, only in exceptional cases.

8. a) TA/DA of teaching and non-teaching staff deputed for educational excursions and tours undertaken to fulfill the curriculum excursions and tours undertaken to fulfill the curriculum requirements laid down by the University as admissible as per entitlement.

b) Travelling allowance and Daily allowance for college teaching and non-teaching staff, including Principal, as deputed for attending college official work as admissible as per entitlement.

c) Travelling allowance and Daily allowances for teaching staff, including the Principal, for attending and presenting research papers in conferences/seminars, and for attending workshops/training programs of an academic nature, maximum upto Rs. 15,000/- per faculty per annum for maximum upto 2 conferences/seminars/workshops/training programs.

9. Rent of the college playground certified as reasonable by the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department except rent paid to the Management.

10. Registration fees to the extent of Rs. 5,000/- per faculty per annum for a maximum of upto 2 seminars/conferences/workshops.

11. Contingency expenditure incurred by the Principal of the college upto Rs. 30,000/- p.a. on items not covered in this list but considered essential for college.

12. Various Bank commission including collection charges, cheque Book charges, DD commission etc.

13. Expenditure incurred towards purchase of Library books, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, educational CDs, DVDs, e-books, books Reader, e-journals e-databases, subscriptions for e-library and other library related purchases shall be reimbursed over and above the 100% utilisation of Library Fees.

14. Expenditure incurred towards the purchase and repair of laboratory equipment, consumables, and other laboratory-related purchases shall be reimbursed over and above the 100% utilisation of Laboratory Fees.

15. Expenditure incurred towards the purchase and repair of electrical fixtures & fittings subject to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum or actual, whichever is less.

16. Honorarium to Experts (other than Government and Government Aided College staff), and T.A/D.A. to Government and Government Aided College Experts and DHE Representative invited for the purpose of recruitment and financial upgradation as admissible as per entitlement.

17. Casual hiring of vehicle for administrative, academic, cultural and sports activities upto Rs. 75,000/- per annum.

18. Subscription or registration fees paid to professional bodies registered bodies subject to maximum Rs. 10,000/- per year.

19. Refreshment expenditure to the Guest up to Rs. 15,000/- per annum.

20. Two telephones shall be entitled to the office of the college. Mobile charges of Rs. 1,000/- or actual postpaid charges, whichever is less, shall be reimbursed on monthly basis to the Principal. Amount paid for purchase of mobile handset shall not be entitled to reimbursement.

21. (a) Payment of electricity bills or charges upto to Rs. 1,00,000/- per month or actual expenditure, whichever is less.

(b) Water charges including sourcing of water through water tankers unto Rs. 50,000/- per month or actual expenditure, whichever is less.

(c) Gas refilling charges, expenditure upto Rs. 75,000/- per annum or actual expenditure, whichever is less.

22. Purchase of Safety and Security equipment like Fire Extinguishers, refilling of fire extinguishers, CCTV installation, etc. upto Rs. 4,00,000/-.

23. Expenditure incurred towards Sports and Extra Curricular Activities over and above fees collected.

24. Expenditure incurred on Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) other than ICT equipment maximum upto Rs. 2,50,000/-.

25. Taxes paid to Local Bodies and other statutory taxes, except taxes/fees paid for new construction.

26. Casual hiring of labourers/daily wage workers for works other than those assigned to outsourcing staff.

27. Sports equipment including equipment for setting up of gymnasium upto Rs. 3,00,000/-.

28. Purchase of equipment for Drinking water facility upto Rs.1,00,000/-.

29. Internet and Wifi on campus with equipment (firewall), wiring, capping and casing and high speed instruments above Rs. 5,00,000/-.

30. Expenditure incurred towards purchase of Laptop, desktop, printers and peripherals, stabilizers, UPS, Server, LED Display screen, purchase or development of software and upgradation of computer labs, smart boards, interactive board, interactive pad, interactive podium, visualizer, ICT Teaching Aids and specific equipment required for skill-based training upto Rs. 15,00,000/- provided the expenditure incurred on any one item mentioned above should not exceed 50% of the total limit of Rs. 15,00,000/-. Repairs and AMC of the same shall be limited to 10% of the maximum limit of Rs. 7,50,000/-.

31. Purchase of Classroom furniture including Desks, Benches, Tables, Chairs, Greenboards, Whiteboards, platforms, etc. upto Rs. 5,00,000/-. Repairs of the same shall be limited to 10% of the maximum limit of Rs. 5,00,000/-.

32. Public address system with amplifier & speakers upto Rs. 3,00,000/-. Repairs of the same shall be limited to 10% of the maximum limit of Rs. 3,00,000/-. The replacement of the Public address system is permissible only when the system's unserviceable or beyond-repair condition/status is certified by the authorised dealer/technician.

33. Expenditure on green initiative upto Rs. 3,00,000/-.

34. Equipment required for setting up of Bio Metric system upto Rs. 3,00,000/-. The replacement Bio Metric system is permissible only when the system's unserviceable or beyond repair condition/status is certified by the authorised dealer/technician.

35. EPBX Intercom system upto Rs. 3,00,000/-. The replacement of the EPBX system is permissible only when the system's unserviceable or beyond repair condition/status is certified by the authorised dealer/technician.

36. Equipment and medical aid required for setting up of Medical Health Centre including stretcher and wheelchair upto Rs. 3,00,000/-.

37. Purchase of generator maximum upto Rs. 3,00,000/- and the reimbursement of fuel quota for generator @ Rs. 20,000/- per month or actual expenditure, whichever is less, i.e. a maximum of 20% of the approved electricity ceiling of Rs. 1,00,000/- per month.

38. Setting up of recording studio for e-content development upto Rs. 5,00,000/-.

B. Additionally, Expenditure incurred during the preceding financial year on other essential items only for respective colleges offering programs as indicated herein below subject to the maximum limit of entitlement of the college under the Pattern of Assistance:—

Homeopathy

1. Purchase and repairs of curriculum-related equipment upto Rs. 20,00,000/- for the various departments of the college as below:

i) Homeopathic Materia Medica

ii) Organon of Medicine and Homeopathic Philosophy and Fundamentals of Psychology373 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 9 29TH MAY, 2026 iii) Homeopathic Pharmacy

iv) Homeopathic Repertory and Case Taking

v) Human Anatomy

vi) Human Physiology and Biochemistry

vii) Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

viii) Pathology and Microbiology

ix) Community Medicine, Research Methodology and Biostatistics

x) Surgery

xi) Gynecology and Obstetrics

xii) Practice of Medicine with Essentials of Pharmacology

xiii) Yoga for health promotion

Note: Repairs of items listed above shall be limited to 10% of the maximum limit mentioned for the items.

C. The following expenditures shall be reimbursed with prior approval of the Directorate of Higher Education subject to the maximum limit of entitlement of the college under the Pattern of Assistance:—

i) Expenditure incurred on visiting faculty.

ii) Expenditure incurred on casual (non regular) lectures by Guest Academicians.

iii) Equipment required for setting up of special Laboratory like IT lab, commerce lab & language lab etc.

iv) Purchase of furniture and equipment for college as well as for automation of the administrative offices.

v) Purchase of Air-conditioners.

vi) Any expenditure incurred above the limits specified in Parts A and B

D. The following expenditures/items shall not be reimbursed since not admissible:

i) Purchase of land.

ii) Expenditure incurred on new construction.

iii) Legal charges and fees paid to the Advocate.

iv) Purchase of bus or any other vehicle.

v) Construction of compound wall.

vi) Repairs and renovation of the building except as specified at A(i) of Annexure I. vii) Repayment of any loan.

viii) Penalties, fines and late fees.

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Department of Mines

Directorate of Mines and Geology

Notification

DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/401 Date : 07-May-2026

Read: (i) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/1781 published in the (Extraordinary) Official Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated 03/09/2014.

(ii) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/3530 dated 27/02/2015 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 48 dated 27/02/2015.

(iii) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/2558 dated 03/09/2015 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 23 dated 03/09/2015.

(iv) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-I/3563 dated 27/11/2015 published in the (Extraordinary) Official Gazette, Series I No. 23 dated 27/11/2015.

(v) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/2298 dated 05/10/2017 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 28 dated 12/10/2017.

(vi) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/3370 dated 09/01/2018 published in the Extraordinary Official Gazette, Series I No. 40 dated 10/01/2018.

(vii) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/5018 dated 29/05/2018 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 9 dated 31/05/2018.

(viii) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/7298 dated 21/11/2018 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 35 dated 29/11/2018.

(ix) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/11438 dated 12/02/2020 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 47 dated 20/02/2020.

(x) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/1870 dated 06/01/2022 published in the Supplementary Official Gazette, Series I No. 41 dated 06/01/2022.

(xi) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/1360 dated 07/08/2025 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 20 dated 16/08/2024.

(xii) Notification No. DMG/SCHEME/LOAN/PART-III/1594 dated 12/08/2025 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 21 dated 21/08/2025.

In terms of the above said Notifications and in exercise of the powers conferred as per Clause IX of the Notification referred at (i) above, the "Debt Relief Scheme for mining affected Borrowers of Financial Institutions" is further extended upto 31/03/2027 from the date of the expiry of the said scheme in respect of the pending borrowers as per ANNEXURE-I & Annexure-II of the Scheme at Sr. No. (x) above.

Since this is the last revision of the scheme, the final authority to grant the benefit either fully or in exceptional cases as an ex-gratia benefit in either single case or group of cases shall lie with Hon'ble Chief Minister whose decision shall be final, in case "Screening Committee" either defers the decision on proposal or decides on such proposal in negative.

This issues with the approval of the Council of Ministers in its CIst (One Hundred and First) Cabinet Meeting held on 22/04/2026 as conveyed by the General Administration Department vide letter No. 1/18/2026-GAD-II dated 23/04/2026.

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

Narayan Gad, Director of Mines & Geology, ex officio Additional Secretary.

Panaji.

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Department of Personnel

Order

7/2/2020-PER/1604 Date : 25-May-2026

Sanction of the Government is hereby accorded for revival of one post of Stenographer Grade-II in Goa Public Service Commission in Pay Level–4 as per Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.

The expenditure on the above post shall be debited to the Budget Head: 2051—Public Service Commission (Charged); 00—; 102—State Public Service Commission; 01—State Public Service Commission (Charged); 00—General; 01—Salaries (Charged).

This issues with the approval of the Government and concurrence of Finance (Revenue & Control) Department vide their U.O. No. 1400077278 dated 16/05/2026.

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

Durga Kinlekar, Under Secretary (Personnel-II).

Porvorim.

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Notification

1/1/91-PER (Pt. IV) Date : 20-May-2026

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 relevant post of Senior Scientific Officer (Food), published vide Notification No. 1/7/84-PER (Part) dated 24-05-2000, in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 11 dated 16-06-2000 and for the post of Junior Scientific Officer (Food), published vide Notification No. 1/15/ /2005-PER dated 17-04-2007, in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 03-05-2007, the Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Group 'A' and 'B', Gazetted, Non- Ministerial posts, in the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, Government of Goa, namely:—

1. Short title, application and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa, Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, Group 'A' and 'B', 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 from 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 as 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 post, 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 and in consultation with the Goa Public Service Commission, 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.

These rules are issued in consultation with the Goa Public Service Commission conveyed vide their letters bearing No. COM/II/13/56/(1)/96/90 and COM/II/13/56/(1)/92/91 dated 21-04-2026.

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

Durga Kinlekar, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).

Porvorim.

Notification

1/5/2026-PER Date : 25-May-2026

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 to regulate the recruitment to the Group 'C', Non- Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts, in the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, namely:—

1. Short title, application and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa, Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 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 as 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.

Department of Public Health

Notification

1/4/2008-II/PHD-Part/1304 Date : 21-May-2026

The Government is hereby pleased to make the following rules in supersession of the Goa (Rules for admission to Post-Graduate degree/diploma courses of the Goa University at the Goa Medical College) Rules, 2024, for regulating admissions to the Post-Graduate Degree Courses of the Goa University at the Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, namely:—

1. Short title, application and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Goa (Rules for admission to the Post-Graduate Degree Courses of the Goa University at the Goa Medical College) Rules, 2026.

(2) They shall apply to admissions to all Post-Graduate Degree Courses of the Goa University at the Goa Medical College.

(3) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definition.— In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) "DTE" means Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Goa who is the designated counselling authority appointed for counselling cum admission for Goa State Quota PG seats;

(b) "Economically Weaker Section" (EWS) means candidates not covered under scheme of reservation for SC, ST and OBC and whose family has gross annual income below ₹ 8.00 lakhs and fulfil other specified criteria as specified in O.M. No. 36039/1/2019 Estt. (Res) dated 31/01/2019, issued by DOPT, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India;

(c) "Foreign Medical Graduate" (FMG) means a Indian citizen or overseas citizen of India who has obtained their Primary Medical Qualification from Medical College outside India and should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.

(d) "Gen" means General Category of admission to Post-Graduate Degree courses;

(e) "Goan native" means a person to whom the Goa Succession, Special Notaries and Inventory Proceeding Act, 2012 (Goa Act 23 of 2016) would apply;

(f) "Internship" means compulsory rotating internship training undergone by a medical graduate under National Medical Commission (Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship), Regulations, 2021;

(g) "Medical Counselling Committee" (MCC) means the committee under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India entrusted with the responsibility to hold online counselling for 15% AIQ seats for UG courses, 50% AIQ seats for PG courses and 100% seats in super specialty courses;

(h) "National Medical Commission" (NMC) means the regulatory body constituted under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 (Act No. 30 of 2019);

(i) "Other Backward Classes" (OBC) means a person who belongs to Other Backward Community as notified by the Government of Goa from time to time and who submits a certificate from the Competent Authority to that effect;

(j) "Person with Disability" (PwD) means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others; as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (Act of 2016);

(k) "PGMEB" means Post-Graduate Medical Education Board duly constituted under Section 16 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 (Act No. 30 of 2019);

(l) "SCA" means the State Counselling Authority designated by the Government of Goa for Counselling as well as Admission to State Quota of Post Graduate MD/MS Seats in the State of Goa in accordance with guidelines of MCC of DGHS, MOHFW or Government of India;

(m) "Scheduled Caste" (SC) means a person notified to be a Scheduled Caste under article 341 of the Constitution of India to be Scheduled Caste for the State of Goa and who submits a certificate from the Competent Authority to that effect;

(n) "Scheduled Tribe" (ST) means a person notified to be a Scheduled Tribe under article 342 of the Constitution of India to be Scheduled Tribe for the State of Goa and who submits a certificate from the Competent Authority to that effect.

3. Eligibility Criteria.— (1) Eligibility to pursue a Post-Graduate broad specialty course in Medicine shall be as per "NMC, National Exit Test Regulations, 2023" and NMC "Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023" (PGMER-2023); Provided that until the first batch based on National Exit Test (NExT) becomes eligible for admission in broad specialty courses, the existing system of admission through National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Post-Graduate (NEET PG) as per Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulation, 2000 (PGMER-2000) shall continue. The Post-Graduate Medical Education Board of NMC may determine the manner of, and modalities for, conducting the NEET-PG for broad-specialty courses by way of notification.

(2) Candidates applying for admission to the Post-Graduate Degree courses shall,—

(i) possess the M.B.B.S. Degree of the Goa University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto by the Goa University and the National Medical Commission; and

(ii) have completed Compulsory Rotatory Medical Internship (CRMI) of one year, in any NMC recognised institution, on or before the last date fixed for receipt of application.

4. Number of seats and admissions.— (1) The number of seats shall be determined as per the directives of the National Medical Commission and the Goa University. The Admissions shall be advertised once a year and the Admission rounds will be conducted in compliance with Schedule to be notified from time to time by MCC of DGHS of MOHFW or any other authority appointed/designated by Government of India.

(2) There shall be common counselling for admission to State Quota Post-Graduate courses in MD/MS at Goa Medical College, solely based on the merit list prepared, with multiple rounds, as may be necessary. All rounds of counselling for State seats shall be conducted in accordance with the Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 (PGMER-23) by the State Counselling Authority as per the schedule issued by MCC of DGHS, MOHFW. Goa Medical College shall not admit any candidate directly at the institution.

(3) Available seats are allocated for candidates of All India Quota and State Quota qualifying at the NEET PG/NExT examination as under:—

(i) In specialties having even number of Post-Graduate Degree seats, half of the seats shall be allocated to All India Quota and State Quota, each year,

(ii) In specialties having odd number of Post-Graduate Degree seats, in addition to (i) above, 1 extra seat shall be allocated to either the All India Quota or the State Quota, which shall be alternated on year to year basis.

(4) PGMEB of NMC shall publish guidelines and time schedule for the conduct of examination, common counselling, admission, joining and commencement of academic session. The SCA shall conduct common counselling in conformity with such guidelines and time schedule so published.

5. Procedure for admission.— The procedure for admissions shall be as under:—

(i) Students shall be registered for the Post-Graduate Degree courses only once in a calendar year as per the schedule notified by MCC of DGHS, MOHFW.

(ii) Applicants seeking admission to the Post-Graduate Degree courses shall apply in accordance with the common application form.

(iii) The application form should be filled in accordance with the provisions of these Rules, and as per instructions by State Counselling Authority along with application fee of ₹ 3,000 or any other amount as decided by the State Counselling Authority to be remitted as specified.

(iv) Name of the candidate shall be entered as it appears on the MBBS Provisional/Undergraduate Degree Certificate.

(v) Candidate must enter all the categories in the relevant application form he/she is eligible and wishes to apply for. Requests for change in category will not be entertained after the expiry of the last date for the receipt of application form.

(vi) All applicants are required to state and submit their choice of PG courses opted for (in order of preference minimum one to all), in their application form.

(vii) Applicants are advised to state and submit All courses they wish to be considered for admission to.

(viii) Choice of courses once indicated shall be final and irrevocable for the said round of admission.

However, candidates will be permitted to give fresh choices for the subsequent rounds.

(ix) Applicants shall not be considered for allotment to courses which they have not opted for in their choices of courses submitted by them.

(x) Withdrawal of registration by the candidate shall not be permitted.

6. Merit List Preparation.— (1) Single merit list of the state quota seats for admission to Post-Graduate Degree courses shall be prepared by the State Counselling Authority based on the merit and ranking of the marks scored by the eligible candidates at the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-PG Examination/National Exit Test (NExT) for the concerned Academic Year. The list shall additionally indicate the Reserved Categories of the applicants wherever applicable, viz. SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS.

(2) In addition to this, separate merit list for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS shall be prepared.

(3) For admissions to Post-Graduate seats at Goa Medical College, following reservation shall be applicable:—

Scheduled Caste (SC) ..... 2% Scheduled Tribe (ST) ..... 12%

Other Backward Community (OBC) ..... 27% Persons with Disability (PwD) ..... 5%

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) ..... 10%

(4) Based on the total number of seats available in various specialities, the seats allotted to various categories are as follows:

(5) The above seat distribution is subject to variation, based on the approved seats by National Medical Commission and Goa University, as applicable at the time of counselling. The exact number of seats available in each specialty shall be informed at the time of counselling.

(6) Admission to the Post Graduate Courses for various categories viz SC/ST/OBC/PwD and EWS will be in accordance with the 100-Point Reservation Roster with subjects arranged alphabetically for seat allocation till 68 and continue from Roster Point 69 next year and so on as per the annexure attached.

(7) Merit list of all eligible candidates shall be prepared as per following groups in order of precedence:

Group-I:

Candidates who have been admitted to First Year of MBBS and graduated from Goa Medical College, and satisfactorily completed full internship at Goa Medical College.

Group-II:

Candidates who have graduated from Goa Medical College and have completed their internship outside Goa Medical College, in a college recognized by the National Medical Commission.

Group-III:

Candidates who have graduated from a Medical College recognized by the National Medical Commission, other than Goa Medical College and completed their internship in Goa Medical College.

Group-IV:

Candidates who graduated from, and completed their internship from a Medical College recognized by the National Medical Commission, other than the Goa Medical College, including FMG, who have cleared Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMG) or other tests mandated by National Medical Commission, and registered with MCI/NMC or any State Medical Council.

(8) The merit list shall be prepared in the following manner:

(a) SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS applicants fulfilling the specified criteria of Group I will be considered for seats as per the Table in Clause (iii) above. In Group-II, Group-III and Group-IV, Goan Native candidates shall be placed higher in merit over other eligible applicants.

(b) All seats shall first be allotted to candidates in Group-I, Group-II, Group-III and Group-IV merit list will be sequentially operated, only after Group-I merit list is exhausted viz. there are no eligible applicants remaining in Group-I and vacant seats are available.

(c) Admission Committee shall allot seat on the basis of Merit and Choice of options exercised by the candidates, such that every applicant is allotted his/her highest possible choice, as per his/her merit, which will be final and binding on the candidate.

(d) Such candidates, allotted a seat, shall not be considered for further allotment of seat of his/her choice options lower than the option of the seat allotted, in same rounds of admissions. However, candidates will be permitted to give fresh choices for subsequent rounds.

(e) Allotment list shall be duly notified on the website, and candidates shall be required to report to the Institution, for completion of further formalities, including payment of fees. Allotment of seat to candidate who do not report to the institution and/or fail to complete required formalities, including payment of fees, by specified date, shall stand cancelled. Goa Medical College to inform State Counselling Authority about reported or not reported candidates for uploading on MCC Website as per the schedule notified for the year.

(f) Once the numbers of seats in any category are fully allotted, the candidates from that category shall not be considered for further allotment of seats in that category in the round of admission.

(g) Seats remaining vacant in PwD category shall be de-reserved and added to the respective category (Gen/SC/ST/OBC/EWS).

(h) In case any seat remains vacant due to non-availability of eligible candidate belonging to SC, ST and/or OBC, EWS categories, the same shall be offered to candidate from Gen category.

(i) SCA shall notify and conduct as many additional rounds of allotment as may be necessary based on the vacancy and schedule notified by MCC of DGHS, MoHFW.

(j) In order to ensure the smooth conduct of admission/allotment process, State Counselling Authority reserves the right to modify/amend the procedure of allotment/admission, at any stage, during the process of admission in accordance with the Guidelines/Notification by MCC of DGHS, MoHFW.

7. Duration of the course.— (1) The duration of the course for obtaining the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)/Master of Surgery (M.S.) Degrees shall be three completed years, including the period of Examination.

(2) The period of training and training programme shall be as per PGMER-2023 or as notified by PGMEB.

8. General.— (1) All notifications related to admission shall be notified on the website of the designated State Counselling Authority and all the notifications related to admissions shall be published in at least three local newspapers each in English, Marathi and Konkani language having vide circulation in the State of Goa.

(2) The candidates selected for the Post-Graduate Degree courses in 2025-26 shall pay the fees as under:—

(i) Admission fees: ₹ 2,000.00/-

(ii) Tuition fees per term: ₹ 64,324.00/-

(iii) Library Deposit (refundable): ₹ 2,000.00/-

(iv) Hostel Deposit (refundable): ₹ 2,000.00/-

Provided that there shall be a 5% increase in tuition fees for every academic year. The fees shall be payable within the time as notified by the Dean, Goa Medical College, failing which a fine of ₹ 100/- per week or part thereof shall be levied till all fees are remitted. The Government reserves the right to revise the above fees at any time.

(3) Every candidate admitted to the Post-Graduate Degree course shall execute a Bond and Agreement in such form as decided by the Government and serve the Government of Goa for a period of one year on completion of his course, if called upon to do so by the Government, within a period of six months from the date of successful completion of his Post-Graduate course. The Government may post him/her at Goa Medical College or in any Government hospital in Goa during the period of service under Bond.

(4) All candidates registered for the Post-Graduate Degree courses shall be covered under Junior Residency which, will be governed by a separate set of rules. They will be paid stipend as decided by the Government.

(5) In case any candidate is found to have supplied false information or certificates/testimonials, etc., or he is found to have concealed any information in his application form, he shall be debarred from admission and if admitted, his admission shall be cancelled, without prejudice to other disciplinary action, for which he may be liable under the Rules.

(6) Change of registration from one subject to another shall not be permitted under any circumstances, provided that, if a student from the Goa Medical College who is registered under the State Quota of Post- Graduate Degree scat, is subsequently selected in the category of seats reserved for All India Quota, then such student shall be allowed to resign from State Quota Seat and join the All India Seat.

(7) A candidate who is completing or has obtained a Post-Graduate Degree in one specialty, shall not be allowed to register for a Post-Graduate Degree course in another specialty except for super-specialty course in the concerned subject of his specialty, if and when available.

(8) A candidate who has obtained the Diploma in a speciality will be considered for Post-Graduate Degree course in any specialty.

(9) A candidate who has been registered for a Diploma course but has not completed the requirements prescribed for the Diploma shall not be considered for registration in any Post-Graduate course in any specialty. Such a candidate may, however, be considered for registration for Post-Graduate Degree course of the same, specialty as the Diploma.

(10) All the original documents submitted by the candidate at the time of admission to the Post- Graduate Degree course shall remain in the custody of the office of Dean, Goa Medical College, until the completion of the said course and satisfactory completion of the service under Bond by the candidate.

(11) The Government may consider temporary exemption of person serving under Bond who wish to pursue higher studies as permitted by the Government, subject to the condition that he shall serve for said period of one year under the bond after completion of his higher studies and every such candidate considered for exemption shall submit security in the form of Bank guarantee amounting to ₹ 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakhs only) or as notified by Government of Goa in case of Post-Graduate Degree course from a Nationalized/Scheduled Bank valid for a period of one year beyond the duration of his higher studies. In case the candidate who had been temporarily exempted to pursue higher studies fails to report back within the period of one month of completion of higher studies, or within one month of completion of bond in the institute of higher studies then the Bank Guarantee submitted at the time of temporary exemption shall stand forfeited to the Government without any further notice. Beside the bond serving candidate shall also be liable to pay the penalty which shall be recovered from the sureties in case of their default.

(12) Upon resignation/cancellation of allotted seat by Candidates admitting authority or Head of the Institute: admission fee of ₹ 2,000/- and 10% tuition fee shall be deducted and rest of the amount shall be refunded. However, upon upgradation of the PG seat, only admission fees of ₹ 2000/- will be deducted if a candidate gets admission to the All India Quota. No admission fee will be deducted if the candidate gets admission to state quota seat upon upgradation.

(13) In case of any other matter which is not covered by these Rules, the decision of the State Counselling Authority (SCA) shall be final and binding upon the candidate.

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

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

Porvorim.

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Department of Tribal Welfare

Directorate of Tribal Welfare

Notification

DTW/Scheme/DASK/2026-27/775 Date : 19-May-2026

Government of Goa is pleased to notify scheme "Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra" (DASK): Empowering Tribal Communities through Localized Support & Development in the State of Goa in public interest.

1. Introduction.— The State Government is committed to the Inclusive Development of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities of Goa and to ensuring equitable access to welfare measures, livelihood opportunities, and essential public services. Despite the existence of multiple welfare schemes, tribal beneficiaries often face challenges due to administrative distance, lack of awareness, digital divide, and geographical isolation. In order to address these systemic barriers and ensure last-mile service delivery, it is required to establish Suvidha Kendra in all tribal population dominated Village Panchayats of the State. These Suvidha Kendra shall function as integrated one-stop centers for dissemination, facilitation, and convergence of all welfare and development schemes targeted towards Scheduled Tribes. Therefore, in the interest of the Tribal Community, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa in the Budget Speech 2026-27 has announced new Scheme i.e. setting up of "Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra" (DASK) in each Village Panchayat having more than 35% of population from the Schedule Tribe Community to improve accessibility, promote inclusion and facilitate grievance redressal. Accordingly, the present scheme is framed and shall be implemented to achieve its objective as under;

2. Short title of the scheme.— This Scheme shall be called as "Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra" (DASK):

Empowering Tribal Communities through Localized Support & Development.

3. Scope of the scheme.— Setting up of one Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK) in Village Panchayat having more than 35% of population from the Scheduled Tribe Community.

4. Objective.— To establish community-level service and resource centers in tribal areas, operated through NGO's/Charitable Trust which provide integrated support to;

(I) Ensure accessibility of all Government welfare schemes to scheduled tribe community under one roof.

(II) Promoting education, health, livelihood, and digital inclusion among Tribal families.

(III) Preserve and promote tribal culture, traditions and handicrafts.

(IV) Facilitate grievance redressal and ensure administrative transparency in tribal welfare delivery.

5. Role of Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK).—

(i) Scheme Facilitation Desk:

(a) Assistance in registration and availing of all Government welfare schemes (housing, scholarships, pensions, forest rights, etc.)

(b) Digital support for Aadhaar and Government applications.

(c) On-site verification and document collection to reduce travel burden.

(d) Maintenance of database of Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.

(e) 100% coverage of all eligible beneficiaries under various State/Central scheme implemented by the various Departments.

(f) Facilitate eligible person from the Scheduled Tribe Community from the village to obtain caste certificate.

(ii) Health & Nutrition:

(a) Health camps and immunization drives through Primary Health Centre's (PHC)/Community Health Centre's (CHC)/District Hospital (DH), etc.

(b) Nutrition and maternal health awareness programs partnering through the concerned Government departments or through NGO's working in similar fields.

(iii) Education & Skill Development:

(a) Vocational and digital literacy training partnering through the concerned Government departments or through NGO's working in similar fields.

(b) Support for traditional craft-based entrepreneurship partnering through the concerned Government departments or through NGO's working in similar fields.

(c) Organizing Career guidance programme to the students from Scheduled Tribe community.

(iv) Livelihood & Entrepreneurship:

(a) Support for SHGs (Self-Help Groups) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) partnering through the concerned Government departments or through NGO's working in similar fields.

(b) Marketing assistance for tribal products through "Adivasi Mart" or e-commerce partnerships partnering through the concerned Government departments or through NGO's working in similar fields, etc.

(c) Guidance on access to credit, subsidies, and co-operative formation partnering through the concerned Government departments or through NGO's working in similar fields.

(d) Organizing Job fair and entrepreneurship promotion programme for the people of Scheduled Tribe community.

(v) Cultural & Heritage Promotion:

Facilitation and Organization of local festivals, folk art exhibitions, and cultural exchange programs, through the concerned Government Departments.

(vi) Forest Right Act, 2006:

Facilitating local community in awareness, training, capacity building, processing and settlement of claims under Forest Rights Act, 2006.

(vii) Other Role of Suvidha Kendra's:

(a) Assisting in Tribal Research Institute operations.

(b) Maintenance and updation of all ST population repositories.

(c) Recommending projects under Tribal Sub Plan as per local needs.

(d) Facilitating people from Scheduled Tribe Community in filing complaints in the Goa Commission for SC/ST, and also create awareness programme about the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

6. Target Population.— All Scheduled Tribe (ST) families residing in tribal and adjoining areas with priority to women-headed households, students, and unemployed youth in Village Panchayats.

7. Eligibility Criteria.— Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or Charitable Trust registered under competent authority having atleast 50% of the members from the ST community formed with the objective of empowering the Tribal Communities shall be eligible to receive the Grant-in-aid.

8. Benefit under the scheme.— Grant-in-aid to be sanctioned to the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust for running the activities under Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK) are as under;

(a) Recurring Grants.—

(I) Fixed Honorarium of Rs. 30,000/- (Rupees Thirty thousand only) per month with annual increment of 3% to One Resource Person Graduate in any stream.

(II) Fixed Honorarium of Rs. 18,000/- (Rupees Eighteen thousand only) per month with annual increment of 3% for one Multi Tasking Staff.

(III) Fixed Remuneration of Rs. 25000/- (Rupees Twenty five thousand only) per month with annual increment of 3% for two Volunteers preferably from concerned Village Panchayat.

(IV) Fixed amount of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty five thousand only) per annum for incurring expenditure on stationery, printing, etc.

(V) Rent as per Certificate issued by the PWD (Bldg Division), with the maximum limit Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) per month. The aforementioned rent will be enhanced accordingly @ 10% on actual rent fixed after every 3 (three) years.

(VI) An amount of upto Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh only) per annum for incurring expenditure to cover the expenses on activities under the scheme.

(b) Non recurring Grants.—

(I) One time financial grants of Rs. 1,50,000/- (One Lakh fifty thousand only) for procurement of Desktop Computer, UPS, Printer/Scanner, Smartphone, Computer table, cupboard, table and chairs etc. All the procurement of assets shall be done in the name of Directorate of Tribal Welfare. These assets shall be returned to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare on termination of the grant in aid or on discontinuation of the scheme.

9. Appointment of Staff by NGOs/Charitable Trust.— Appointment of Resource Person, Multi Tasking staff and Volunteers shall be done only after the approval of Director, Tribal Welfare. Director, Tribal Welfare shall assess the personnel to be appointed and accordingly, convey the approval to the NGO/Charitable Trust.

10. Conditions for routine functioning of Suvidha Kendra.— (I) The Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust office timing shall be from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm on all working days except on Sunday and Public holidays.

(II) The Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust should display a board at the Suvidha Kendra showing name of Project and funding agency.

11. Register Maintenance by Suvidha Kendra.— (I) The NGO/Charitable Trust shall maintain the following registers/records:

(a) Cash Book for daily income-expenditure.

(b) Stock Register to maintain assets and equipment purchased.

(c) Attendance Register for Staff.

(d) Project Progress Register for activities and outcomes.

(II) These registers shall be available for government audit/inspection.

12. Procedure to apply or avail benefits.— (I) Applications under the scheme shall be invited through the advertisement in local news papers.

(II) The Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust 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 from Goa).

b) Copy of the Registration Certificate and Memorandum of Association/Article of Association with office bearers in case of NGO's and Trust Deed with office bearers in case of Charitable Trust.

c) Copy of Aadhaar Card of all the members. If any member changes after the sanctioning of the scheme, the same shall be intimated to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare with the copy of the Aadhaar card.

d) Copy of Bank passbook.

e) Bank Mandate form.

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

g) Photograph of Operational premise to be used with GPS co-ordinates.

h) Brief project report on the activities which have been undertaken for the development of Tribal Community.

i) Undertaking to be given by the Non Governmental Organization (NGO)/Charitable Trust that the Grant in aid provided under the scheme shall be utilized to achieve the objective of the scheme.

13. Sanctioning Authority.— Director of Tribal Welfare shall have the entire power of the sanctioning of the application. However, if more than one application is received from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust to set up Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK) in the same Village Panchayat then these applications shall be placed before the selection cum monitoring committee to decide the order of merit. Once the order of merit is decided by the selection cum monitoring committee, the Director of Tribal Welfare shall sanction the application. Order of merit shall be decided by the selection cum monitoring committee on the basis of experience and expertise of members of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust in the social field specially in empowering of Tribal Community. The power to terminate grant in aid sanctioned and appointment of the organization to run the DASK shall remain under the jurisdiction of Directorate of Tribal Welfare.

14. Procedure for release of the Grants.— (I) Directorate of Tribal Welfare shall immediately release the grants towards the non recurring expenditure upon sanctioning of the application and concerned DASK shall be setup within 30 days and submit compliance with utilization certificates.

(II) Directorate of Tribal Welfare shall release the recurring grants on quarterly basis on submission of the Statement of Expenditure and Utilization certificate by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust.

15. Reporting by Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK).— (I) Monthly report shall be submitted by the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare on the coverage of the activities under the scheme.

(II) For availing the benefit for subsequent year the Non-Governmental Organization's (NGOs)/ /Charitable Trust shall submit annual performance report as prescribed by Director of Tribal Welfare from time to time. If Non-Governmental Organization's (NGOs)/Charitable Trust fails to submit the annual performance report then the succeeding year benefit shall be kept on hold untill the report is submitted and failure to submit may result in Termination.

16. Inspection and Reporting of the Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK).— (I) Field Assistant of the Directorate of Tribal Welfare shall inspect these Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK) at least once in a month and submit the details report on the functioning of these Kendra to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare.

(II) District Welfare Officers/Assistant Directors of the Directorate of Tribal Welfare shall inspect these Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK) at least once in a year and submit the details report on the functioning of these Kendra to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare.

17. Termination Clause.— a) The Government reserves the right to terminate grants to NGO/Charitable Trust without notice if;

i) NGO/Charitable Trust fails to meet objectives of the scheme.

ii) NGO/Charitable Trust is found guilty of financial irregularities or misuse of funds.

iii) Frequent public grievances reported if any.

iv) Poor performance.

b) On termination of grants, the NGO/Charitable Trust shall;

i) Immediately cease project activities.

ii) Repay unspent funds or grant amount.

iii) Return Government asset's and documents.

18. Selection cum Monitoring Committee.— (I) 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 Selection cum Monitoring Committee whose decision will be final.

(II) If more than one application is received from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/ /Charitable Trust to set up Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra (DASK) in the same Village Panchayat then these applications shall be placed before the Selection cum Monitoring Committee to decide the order of merit.

The Selection cum Monitoring Committee shall consist of the following members:-

1. Secretary, Tribal Welfare: Chairperson

2. Director, Tribal Research Institute: Member

3. Director, Tribal Welfare: Member Secretary.

19. Validity of the Scheme.— Scheme shall be valid for three years of its implementation. However, Performance of the scheme shall be evaluated before the completion of three year of its implementation and if required, scheme shall be further extended with or without modification to meet the new challenges/requirements so as to achieve the set objective.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. The expenditure shall be incurred under the following Budget Head:

2225 — Welfare of SCs, ST, and Other Backward Classes;

02 — Welfare of Scheduled Tribes;

800 — Other Expenditure;

02 — Dharti Abha Suvidha Kendra;

00 — General;

31 — Grant in aid.

23. Application Form for "Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra" (DASK).— Empowering Tribal Communities through Localized Support & Development is as per Annexure-A.

The scheme "Dharati Aaba Suvidha Kendra" (DASK) shall come into force from the date of publication of notification in the Official Gazette.

This is issued with administrative approval of the Government vide U.O. No. 8/F dated 13-04-2026 and concurrence of the Finance (Exp.) Department vide U. No. 1400126147 dated 6-5-2026.

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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ANNEXURE-A

Application Form for "Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendra" (DASK): Empowering Tribal Communities through Localized Support & Development:

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Signature & Stamp of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust

Required Documents:—

a) ST certificates of the members of the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust, (50% of the members of the NGO/Charitable Trust should be from ST community).

b) Copy of the Registration Certificate and Memorandum of Association/Article of Association with office bearers in case of NGO's and Trust Deed with office bearers in case of Charitable Trust.

c) Copy of Aadhaar Card of all the members.

d) Copy of Bank passbook of the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Trust.

e) Bank Mandate form.

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

g) Photograph of Operational premise to be used with GPS co-ordinates.

h) Brief project report on the activities which will be undertaken for the development Tribal Community.

i) Undertaking to be given by the Non Governmental Organisation (NGO)/Charitable Trust that the Grant in aid provided under the scheme shall be utilized to achieve the objective of the scheme.

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