Goa Housewife Allowance scheme launched

Another Election promise fulfilled..

 

GRIHA ADHAR SCHEME

Housewife allowance

The Goa Government has notified the Griha Aadhar Scheme ( notification dtd 4th Oct 2012) to help with the problem of rising prices and to provide support to the housewives/homemakers from middle, lower middle and poor section of the society, to maintain a reasonable standard of living for their families.

Under this scheme an amount of Rs.1000/- per month will be provided directly to the

housewives/homemaker to achieve this objective.

Update: Enhanced to Rs.1200 eff. June 2014 

Update Jan 2016 - Likely to go up to Rs.1400 per month soon

Update 16.3.16
CM Parsekar announced in his Budget today that Housewife Allowance will be increased to Rs.1500 eff. Sept 2016
Minister Madhev Naik also said on 13.7.16

Update: 18.9.16
Enhanced Housewife allowance of Rs.1,500 pm eff October 2016
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There are around 1,49,152  Griha Adhar Benificiaries as of June 2016
41,630 Ladli Laxmis and
1,39,896 DSSS


There are 1,51,998 Criha adhar claimants as of July 2019 and about 22,100 pending new application.
Total of 63,493 Ladli Laxmi  sanctioned and 12,637 still pending
Visvajit said in the Assembly house 19.7.19

There are about 1,36,850 Griha Adhar beneficiaries CM Sawant said on 28.10.2020

Total of 2,20,000 approx (Ghriha Adhar and DSS pension) costing about Rs.47 crores per month 

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Sanction letters to first batch of lucky Housewives were distributed today 4.1.2013 in North Goa and Tomorrow at South Goa.

Some pics from Panjim Institute Minezes Braganza hall

The first batch of lucky Housewives

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CCP Mayor – Vaidehi Naik

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 CM Manohar Parrikar

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?, P Krishnamurthy (Information Secretary IAS / Parrikar), Manohar Parrikar (CM),

Vishnu Surya Wagh (St. Andre MLA) & Vaidehi Naik (CCP Mayor)
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GRIHA ADHAR SCHEME:  Some FAQs

1. Who is eligible for monthly 1200 allowance?
Note: Monthly 1000 increased to 1200 eff June 2014, 1500 eff Oct 2016

- Any married woman above the age of 18 years and whose joint annual household income is  Rs.3,00,000 or less.
e.g. You are entitled to claim monthly allowance even if you earn 10,000 and  your husband earn 15,000 per month. However, either of you earn say Rs.1,000 extra per month, you are not qualified for this scheme.

2. What if I am married but widow or divorcee?

- You too are entitled to full monthly allowance.
Your annual income should not be more than 1,50,000.

 3. I am Savitri 30, originally from Karnataka living in Chimbla for last 12 or 13 years.

My husband Shivapa 32, living in Goa for 20 years
I am a housewife. My children born in Goa and they go to Panjim City School. Daughter 12, and Sons 11 & 10. Our monthly income is less than 18,000. Hope I am entitled to this scheme too since I have Voting card, Ration Card, Aadhar Card etc.
-  Sorry, you are not qualified for this scheme. You have to be living in Goa for atleast 15 years. You can try after 3 years. Moreover, 6 years from now, your daughter would be entitled to claim Rs.1,00,000 under Laadli Laxmi Scheme. You can find our more here
http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.in/2012/09/laadli-laxmi-scheme-launched-today-6912.html

4. I am Carmelin,  a Goan housewife 55, my husband Pedro 65 is retired seaman and he gets Rs.2000 per month under DSS scheme. Am I entitled to claim monthly housewife allowance?

- Sorry, those claiming DSS pension are not qualified for this scheme.
However, your husband can claim additional Rs.500 per month from recently launched Seamen’s Pension scheme where they are paid Rs.2500 per month (minus 2000 DSS your case). Contact NRI Commissioner Wilfred Misquita. Forms also available at North & South Goa Collector’s office.

 5. I am Parvati 45, my husband Laxman died 3 years ago and hence I get DSS monthly pension of Rs.2000.  I have one school going son Suresh 15 and one daughter 13. What about me?

- Well, you too can claim Rs.1000 per month under housewife allowance till your children attain the age of 18. Widows with children below 18 can claim under both schemes.

 6. I am Mr. Joe 45,  widow (single parent), wife  returned to the Lord leaving behind 3 school going children and me. To my children I am their both father & mother. I cook them meals, do their washing etc as such I too cannot cope up with the rising cost of living. I do not work, I don’t have time to work. Only income I get is the Interest from my various Bank Fixed Deposits (Some Banks pay interest after deducting TDS). Since I am not a ‘housewife’ but househusband, what chances do I have to avail of this scheme?

- Well Mr. Joe, you,  in this case,  may not be a ‘housewife’ but you are definitely a ‘homemaker’ and I find no reason as to why you should be left out of this scheme.
Also, since you have no other income, I think you should also be entitled to widow allowance of Rs.2000 per month under DSSS

Please meet CM Manohar Parrikar or

The Director

Women and Child Development,
Government of Goa,
Shanta Building, St. Inez,
Panaji-Goa.
Telephone(O) :+91-832-2235308, 2426112
Telephone(R) :0832-2412115
Telephone(M) :+91-9822480722
Fax :+91-832-2424238
Email :dir-wcd.goa@nic.in
(manoharparrikar@yahoo.co.in

 I am also copying to them, just incase I receive a reply

Important Notes:

- Those availing of this scheme should submit 'Life Certificate' every year during Sept/Oct.

It can be attested by a Gazetted officer.

Failure to submit the certificates on time will automatically stop your monthly allowance.

If you do submit late say in Nov/Dec, your allowance will start from the month you submit the certificate, any previous unpaid allowance will be forfeited.

- Whose annual income is less than Re. 2, 50, 000 should submit Income Certificates every 3 years at the time of submitting Life Certificate

- Whose annual income is Rs. 2,50,000 - 3,00,000, they should submit Income Certificate every year at the time of submitting Life Certificate

How to apply, where to submit..?
One has to apply by filling in  this prescribed form
and documents attached as required (see list)

Application form:

Price Rs. 5/-            Serial No. ...........................

ANNEXURE - A

Application form for Financial Assistance under Griha Aadhar Scheme

To,

The Director,
Women and Child Development,
Government of Goa,
Shanta Building, St. Inez,
Panaji-Goa.

PART - I

1. Name of the applicant (in full): ..................................... .......................................

2. Date of Birth (age) : .....................................

3. Residential address (in full)

(Please attach proof) : .................................... ......................................

House No. : .....................................

Street/Road/Building name : .......................................

Ward name/No. : .....................................

City/Village : .......................................

Constituency : .......................................

Taluka : .....................................

4. Details of family members : ..................................................................................

Sr. No. Name of the family members including the applicant Relation Occupation Place of work, if any

5. Contact details of the applicant: .....................................................................................

Phone: ....................................................................................

e-mail: ....................................................................................

6. Religion : ...................................................................................

7. Category

(Whether SC/ST/OBC/Others) : ..................................................................................

8. Ration card, if any

(Please attach photocopy) : ..................................................................................

9. Aadhar card, if any

(Please attach photocopy) : ..................................................................................

10. Annual income (includes husband and wife,

taken together) (Please attach proof) : ..................................................................................

11. Bank Account Details

(Please attach photocopy of bank pass book) : ...................................................................................

Name of the Bank : ..................................................................................

Branch : ..................................................................................

Type of Account : ..................................................................................

Account No. : ..................................................................................

IFSC code : ..................................................................................

MICR code : ..................................................................................

12. Whether you or your spouse is a beneficiary under

Dayanand Social Security Scheme : ...................................................................................

13. Details of other scheme benefits availing, if any : ............................................................................

DECLARATION

I, the undersigned ........................................... w/o .................................................................. do hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct and nothing is false. That I shall be personally responsible for the correctness of the information. I further declare that for wrong and false information, authorities may be at liberty to take action, as deem fit against me, including filing criminal case.

Place: ......................................

Date: .......................................

.........................................

(Signature of the Applicant)

PART - II

VERIFICATION

(To be signed by any Gazetted Officer or MLA or MP)

I, Shri/Smt............................................................... do hereby certify that I personally know

Smt....................................................................... (applicant). I further certify that I have checked the particulars//information given in this application and the same is found to be correct.

I recommend Smt......................................................................... (applicant) for grant of financial assistance under Griha Aadhar Scheme as she fulfills all the conditions/criteria.

Signature : .......................................................................

.......................................................................

(Name in block letters)

Designation : ........................................................................

Address & : ........................................................................

Seal ........................................................................

Telephone No. : ........................................................................

Place: ............................................

Date: ............................................

Note: The application shall be enclosed with the following documents:

1. Self attested copy of Marriage certificate or any other documentary evidence as defined;

2. Self attested copy of 15 years Residence Certificate issued by Taluka Mamlatdar or Annexure-C;

3. Proof of present residential address (includes a ration card; Election Photo Identity Card –EPIC or any such document which establishes the present address);

4. Attested copy of Ration card, if any;

5. Attested copy of Aadhar card, if any;

6. Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority or Salary Certificate issued by the employer or certificate and self-declaration as defined in Annexure-C & Annexure - E;

7. Attested copy of savings bank account pass book (with IFSC & MICR details); and

8. Birth certificate of the child alongwith life certificate as in Annexure B (in case of widow who is a DSSS beneficiary).

Video 1 (Parrikar Speaking)
Parrikar on Housewife allowance, Portuguese Citizenship, Laadli Laxmi, Electronic Ration Cards, public Transport KTC concession, Mining, Gas cylinders, DSSS, average household benefits from new Govt., etc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHMGr39dlm0