Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants And Awards Scheme

Description
Introduced in the year 2015-16, the scheme "Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards Scheme GVMCCGS " covers all the Village and Municipal Child Committees set up under Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004 https://dwcd.goa.gov.in/uploads/The%20Goa%20Childrens%20Rules.pdf by the local bodies as per provisions of the rules. The winner is awarded an annual financial grant of ₹ 10,000/- towards administrative expenses incurred on organizing the activities of the Committee. The applicant should be the concerned local body i.e. a Panchayat or a Municipal Local Body.

Benefits
• Amount: An annual financial grant of ₹ 10,000/- towards administrative expenses incurred on organizing the activities of the Committee.
• Instalments: The grant will be released in a single instalment within three months.
• Mode: All payments will be made only through electronic transfers favouring the local body concerned.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be the concerned local body i.e. a Panchayat or a Municipal local body.
2. The applicant should have established a Village or Municipal Child Committee as prescribed under [Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004](https://dwcd.goa.gov.in/uploads/The%20Goa%20Childrens%20Rules.pdf).1. The Committee should have met at least once in the last three months prior to submission of the application.
3. The Committee should have met to discuss and resolve the issues relating to children within the jurisdiction of the local body.
4. The concerned local body should have provided the space for facilitating sittings of the Committee in its premises as and when required.

Application Process
Step 1: The application as per the prescribed format (made available at the time of the release of the press note), along with the supporting documents showing the activities of the Child Committee of the Local Body, shall be addressed/submitted directly …
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The application as per the prescribed format (made available at the time of the release of the press note), along with the supporting documents showing the activities of the Child Committee of the Local Body, shall be addressed/submitted directly to:
The Director, Directorate of Women And Child Development, Panaji-Goa, 2nd floor, Old Education Building, 18th June Road, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.
The application should be submitted only by the following -
1. The Village Panchayat.
(a) The proposal be signed by its Secretary, along with the resolution of the Panchayat Body.
(b) The proposal should be duly recommended by the concerned Block Development Officer.
2. The Municipality.
(a) The proposal be signed by its Chief Executive, along with the resolution of the body.
The application shall be submitted within six months from the commencement of the financial year.

Required Documents
• Documents showing the activities of the Child Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Happens If The Selection Committee Does Not Find Any Suitable Child Committee For An Award In A Particular Taluka?
A: If the Selection Committee does not find any Child Committee that meets the criteria for receiving the award in a specific taluka, no award shall be given in that taluka.

Q: What Is The Significance Of The Director Of Women & Child Development In The GVMCCGS Grant Process?
A: The Director of Women & Child Development holds the position of the competent Sanctioning Authority for the grants under the GVMCCGS. This authority is responsible for sanctioning the financial grants to the eligible local bodies based on the recommendations made by the Selection Committee.

Q: Who Constitutes The Selection Committee For The GVMCCGS Awards, And What Is Their Role In The Selection Process?
A: The Selection Committee is comprised of the Chairperson, who is the Secretary (WCD), and the Member Secretary, who is the Director of Women & Child Development. Additionally, two Social Workers nominated by the Government are part of the committee. Their role is to scrutinize and adjudge the best performing Child Committee for each taluka and recommend them for the release of the award.

Q: Can The GVMCCGS Grant Be Availed In Multiple Installments?
A: No, the GVMCCGS grant will be released in a single instalment within three months.

Q: Can You Explain The Purpose Of The Village And Municipal Child Committees Established Under Rule 7 Of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004?
A: The Village and Municipal Child Committees are established to discuss and resolve issues relating to children within the jurisdiction of the local body as per the provisions of Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004.

Q: Are There Any Specific Requirements For The Space Provided By The Local Body For The Child Committee?
A: The local body should provide the space for facilitating sittings of the Child Committee in its premises as and when required.

Q: Can You Explain The Purpose Of The Financial Grant Provided Under The GVMCCGS?
A: The financial grant of [?]10,000/- provided under the GVMCCGS is meant to cover the administrative expenses incurred on organizing the activities of the Child Committee.

Q: What Is The Mode Of Payment For The GVMCCGS Grant?
A: All payments will be made only through electronic transfers favouring the concerned local body.

Q: How Is The Selection Process Conducted For The GVMCCGS Awards?
A: The Selection Committee Chaired by Secretary (WCD) and Director, WCD being its Member Secretary along with two Social Workers to be nominated by the Government shall scrutinize and adjudge the best performing Child Committee for each taluka and recommend them for release of the award.
The Director, Women & Child Development shall be the competent Sanctioning Authority for these grants.

Q: What Documents Need To Be Submitted Along With The GVMCCGS Application?
A: Documents showing the activities of the Child Committee.

Q: Can You Clarify The Deadline For Submitting The GVMCCGS Application?
A: The application shall be submitted within six months from the commencement of the financial year.

Q: How Can A Local Body Apply For The GVMCCGS Grant?
A: The application as per the prescribed format (made available at the time of the release of the press note), along with the supporting documents showing the activities of the Child Committee of the Local Body shall be addressed/submitted directly to:
The Director, Directorate of Women And Child Development, Panaji-Goa, 2nd floor, Old Education Building, 18th June Road, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.