Description

The “Scheme to Grant Monthly Financial Assistance to the Persons Engaged in Traditional Occupations/Businesses including Motorcycle Pilots” was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, to provide social security to those earning through traditional businesses.

Benefits

• Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/-.
• Released directly into the Savings Bank Account via Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Eligibility

• Applicant must be of Goan Origin.
• Family income must not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
• Applicant must be at least 50 years of age.
• Engaged in the activity for at least 10 years and continuing it today.
• Must be declared medically unfit to carry out the activity.
• Must not be receiving Dayanand Social Security (DSS) or Kala Sanman Scheme benefits.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Print the prescribed application form (Annexure-I).
• Step 2: Fill in mandatory fields and attach documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the Block Development Officer (B.D.O.) of the respective Taluka.

Post-Application Processes

• Verification: BDO verifies details via Field Assistants and forwards eligible applications to the Director of Social Welfare.
• Sanction: A Sanctioning Committee chaired by the Minister for Social Welfare scrutinizes and approves applications.

Documents Required

• Residence Certificate (Mamlatdar).
• Income Certificate.
• Birth Certificate/Proof and Aadhaar/Ration Card.
• Registration proof of business OR Affidavit for traditional activity.
• Bank Pass Book (IFSC/MICR).
• Medical Fitness Certificate (stating unfit for occupation).
• For Motorcycle Pilots: Vehicle RC, Insurance, License, Badge, and Valid Permit.