This scheme by the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Goa, provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations catering to orphans and destitute children up to 18 years old.

Benefits

Financial Assistance (Grants):

• ₹ 400/- per child per month if housed on the organization’s own premises.
• ₹ 500/- per child per month if housed in rented premises.

Eligibility

For the Organization:

• Must be a Voluntary Organization registered with the Government of Goa.

For the Children:

• Must not have parents or near relatives.
• OR From a single-parent family deprived of care due to death, desertion, or imprisonment.
• OR Family income is less than ₹ 500/- per month.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1-2: Request the application proforma from the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Panaji. Fill the form and attach documents.
• Step 3-4: Submit to the concerned authority and collect an acknowledgment receipt.

Documents Required

• Proof of Registration of the Voluntary Organization.
• Details of the destitute/orphaned children admitted.
• Bank details.