Laadli Laxmi Scheme
in Goa
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Laadli Laxmi Scheme in Goa
Laadli Laxmi Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Laadli Laxmi Scheme in Goa
Scheme Overview
Laadli Laxmi Scheme was launched with the intention to address the undesirable tendency of female foeticides and with an aim towards erasing the general perception that the birth of a girl in the family is a burden on her parents/guardian during her marriage.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Girl.
The applicant should be born in the State of Goa OR should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
In case, the applicant is a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years, she should have been educated in Goa for a minimum period of 7 years (continuous).
The parental income of the applicant does not exceed ₹ 3,00,000 per annum.
The applicant should qualify for ANY ONE of the following three criteria:
a) At least one of the parents of the applicant is born in Goa and is also a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
b) One of the parents of the applicant is residing in Goa for the last twenty-five years.
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**NOTE:** In case the applicant is an affected person of Tillari Irrigation Project (a joint venture of the Government of Goa and the government of Maharashtra) and was rehabilitated in the State of Goa, her application shall be sanctioned if she produces a certificate issued by the Collector, North Goa District relaxing the condition of 10/15 years domicile in the State of Goa for various purposes for her family.
Benefits
Financial Assistance of ₹ 1,00,000, by means of a bank fixed deposit, jointly in the name of the Director (DoWCD) and the applicant.
The fixed deposit shall be renewed annually automatically on maturity, along with the amount of interest accrued, till the date of claim by the applicant as per the scheme or until the age of 45 years whichever is earlier.
Financial Assistance of ₹ 1,00,000., by means of cash payment.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Birth Certificate (Self-Attested) |
| 2 | Any document as proof (Self-Attested) of 15 years of residence of the applicant in the State of Goa. |
| 3 | **NOTE:** In lieu of the Residence Certificate, the previous School Leaving Certificate and the current Bonafide Student Certificate issued by the recognized Educational Institution in which the girl is presently studying can also be produced. However, in |
| 4 | Residence Certificate of the Parent(s) (15 years or 25 years) as the case may be. |
| 5 | **NOTE:** In lieu of the Residence Certificate, any documentary evidence to prove the residence for the specified period can also be produced which may include the: |
| 6 | (a) The land records i.e. tenancy rights, mundcarial rights, occupancy rights, etc; |
| 7 | (b) Employment certificate; or |
| 8 | (c) Any such records to the satisfaction of the Committee. |
| 9 | (d) In case of a girl whose father/mother is in service either with the State Government or the Central Government or the public sector undertakings, in lieu of the certificate of residence such applicant may produce the service certificate of 25 years is |
| 10 | Birth Certificate of the parent(s). |
| 11 | **NOTE:** If no birth certificate is available one of the following documents can be produced showing the details namely the date and place of Birth of the parent(s): |
| 12 | (a) Baptism certificate; |
| 13 | (b) School leaving certificate of the parent(s) etc; |
| 14 | (c) Any document which establishes that one of the grandparents of the girl has lived in Goa around the time of the date of birth claimed by the parent(s); |
| 15 | (d) Any such records, which establish the date of birth of the parent(s). |
| 16 | Aadhaar card (for the applicants after 01-04-2013). However, the Government by separate Order may relax the requirement of producing the Aadhaar card and such other certificate(s), for a further period of time, as may be prescribed in the said Order. |
| 17 | A Self-Declaration in the format as given in “Annexure II” to this scheme. |
| 18 | Annual Income Certificate of parents of the immediate previous financial year at the time of submission of application, issued by the Competent Authority. The Income Certificate shall include the annual income of the mother and father of the applicant tak |
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| 20 | **NOTE:** If the applicant fulfils all the criteria and has submitted all her documents required as per the scheme but is unable to furnish her parent's documents due to the death of both parents, such an application shall be sanctioned if the applica |
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| 22 | **Additional Documents** |
| 23 | In case of those beneficiaries who have already attained the age of 18 and above before 01-04-2012 and have got/are getting married hereinafter, may apply along with the attested copy of the Civil Marriage Registration Certificate (which may also include |
How to Apply in Goa
Step 1: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Offline — https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Laadli-Laxmi-Scheme-Griha-Aadhar-Schme-Amendment-Notification.pdf Step 1: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 2:The applicant should send the application to:
Offline — https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Laadli-Laxmi-Scheme-Griha-Aadhar-Schme-Amendment-Notification.pdf Director, Directorate of Women And Child Development, Panaji-Goa, 2nd floor, Old Education Building, 18th June Road, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403 001. NOTE: The application shall be submitted within one year, from the date of attaining the age of 18 years or from the date of Civil Marriage Registration. All applications received beyond the specified period of one year shall be rejected.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Laadli Laxmi Scheme in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Laadli Laxmi Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Laadli Laxmi Scheme in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
A1: The operation of the scheme through the bank/financial institution will be governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which outlines the terms and conditions related to the bank account, fixed deposit account/certificate, interest accrual, payment authorization procedure, and payment terms by the Government. The MoU also covers the process of crediting the Government on closure of individual accounts.