State-Specific Information

Sheti Samrudhi Yojana

in Goa

Last updated: 14 Apr 2026

Sheti Samrudhi Yojana in Goa

Sheti Samrudhi Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.

Apply for Sheti Samrudhi Yojana in Goa

Scheme Overview

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to facilitate community level action for agriculture growth and management of natural resources. It offers financial assistance, wages for personnel, and funding for necessary office equipment for Tribal Farmers Co-operative.

Eligibility Criteria

- The applicant must be a Tribal Farmers' Cooperative Organization.

- The Cooperative must be registered under the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001.

- The objective of the Cooperative must be to improve productivity and/or to market the farm or forest produce.

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Benefits

Wages of one resource person (Diploma in Agriculture) and one peon at the rates fixed under the Minimum Wages Act.

A fixed amount of ₹25,000/- per annum for incurring expenditure on stationery, printing, etc..

Rent reimbursement for office space, subject to limits: Minimum limit of ₹8,000/- per month for urban areas; Minimum limit of ₹5,000/- per month for rural areas.

The aforementioned rent will be enhanced accordingly @10% on the actual rent fixed after every three years.

One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- for the procurement of a Desktop Computer, Uninterruptible Power Supply, computer table, cupboard, table, and chairs, etc.

The amount is disbursed in two installments.

The first installment shall be 50% of the total sanctioned amount.

The balance amount is disbursed only upon submission of a utilization certificate duly verified by the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

For availing the benefit for the subsequent year, the farmer co-operative shall submit an annual performance report. This report must be verified, signed, and recommended by the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer.

If the farmer co-operative fails to submit the annual performance report, the succeeding year benefit shall be kept on hold until the report is submitted.

Wages for the resource person and peon shall be paid by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare on a monthly basis upon submission of attendance by the farmer Co-operatives.

Required Documents

#	Document	Details
1	Scheduled Tribe Certificates of the Members of the Farmer Co-operative (Fifty Percent of the Members of the Farmer Co-operative Should Be of the Scheduled Tribe Community).
2	Registration Certificate of Farmer Co-operative.
3	Constitution and Registration Copy of the Farmers Co-operative, along with the Office Bearers.
4	The Farmer Co-operative Shall Submit the Last Two Year Audit Report (In Case the Farmer Co-operative Is Formed Within Last Two Years, Only Audit Report of Last Financial Year May Be Furnished).
5	Krishi Card Abstract of all Members of the Farmer Co-operative.
6	Aadhar Card Copy of all the Members.
7	Bank Passbook Copy of the Farmer Co-operative.
8	Rent Certificates Issued by Public Works Department (Building Division), State of Goa.
9	Brief Project Report on the Activities Which Will Be Undertaken for the Development and Growth of Agriculture, Management of Community Forest Produce or Registration of Claims of the Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers.
10	Undertaking to Be Given by the Applicant That the Resources Provided Under the Scheme Will Be Used for the Farmer’s Co-operatives and for the Delivery of Services Provided by Government of Goa and Government of India to the Members of the Co-operative and

How to Apply in Goa

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, the interested applicant should visit the Zonal Agriculture Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the ap…

Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, the interested applicant should visit the Zonal Agriculture Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Step 1: After verification of the application and all the documents mentioned in the scheme guidelines, the Zonal Agriculture Officer shall forward the complete application package to the Director of Tribal Welfare for final approval and sanction.

Offline Step 1: After verification of the application and all the documents mentioned in the scheme guidelines, the Zonal Agriculture Officer shall forward the complete application package to the Director of Tribal Welfare for final approval and sanction.

Step 2: The Director of Tribal Welfare, upon receipt of the application, shall carry out scrutiny of the application form and documents. After satisfactory scrutiny, the Director of Tribal Welfare shall sanction the proposal and the amount to be d…

Offline Step 2: The Director of Tribal Welfare, upon receipt of the application, shall carry out scrutiny of the application form and documents. After satisfactory scrutiny, the Director of Tribal Welfare shall sanction the proposal and the amount to be disbursed to the farmer co-operative society.

Step 1: Fifty percent of the total amount sanctioned shall be disbursed to the farmer’s co-operative society as the first installment.

Offline Step 1: Fifty percent of the total amount sanctioned shall be disbursed to the farmer’s co-operative society as the first installment.

Step 2: The farmer co-operative must submit a utilization certificate for the first installment to the Zonal Agriculture Officer. The Zonal Agriculture Officer shall then monitor the functioning of the Co-operative, verify, sign, and submit the Ut…

Offline Step 2: The farmer co-operative must submit a utilization certificate for the first installment to the Zonal Agriculture Officer. The Zonal Agriculture Officer shall then monitor the functioning of the Co-operative, verify, sign, and submit the Utilization Certificate to the Director of Tribal Welfare.

Step 3: After the Director of Tribal Welfare receives the verified Utilization Certificate of the first installment, the Director shall release the balance amount.

Offline Step 3: After the Director of Tribal Welfare receives the verified Utilization Certificate of the first installment, the Director shall release the balance amount.

Step 4: To avail the benefit for any subsequent year, the farmer co-operative shall submit an annual performance report. This report must be verified, signed, and recommended by the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer. If the report is not submitt…

Offline Step 4: To avail the benefit for any subsequent year, the farmer co-operative shall submit an annual performance report. This report must be verified, signed, and recommended by the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer. If the report is not submitted, the succeeding year benefit will be kept on hold until the report is furnished by the co-operative.

Common questions in Goa

Who can apply for Sheti Samrudhi Yojana in Goa?

Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Sheti Samrudhi Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.

What documents are required for Sheti Samrudhi Yojana 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

How is the financial assistance provided under this scheme disbursed, and are there specific conditions related to receiving the funds?

The sanctioned amount is generally released in two installments: 50% as the first installment, with the balance being disbursed only after the Utilization Certificate for the first installment is submitted and verified. <br>

What are the explicit legal requirements an organization must fulfill, such as registration under a specific act, to qualify as an applicant?

If the farmer’s co-operative unit was established recently, within the last two years, what type of financial audit documents are required during the application submission process?

Does the co-operative organization need to submit any formal document outlining its proposed actions for promoting agricultural development or managing community resources?

What specific percentage of the total membership within the co-operative organization must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community for the application to be considered valid?

In order for the co-operative to continue receiving scheme benefits in succeeding years, what official record of performance must be submitted annually?

If the cooperative seeks reimbursement for rent, which specific governmental department or body must issue the required certificate for the rental space?

When applying for this financial assistance program, are copies of the Aadhaar identity documents required from all individuals associated with the co-operative unit?

Beyond registration and compliance, what is the required primary organizational objective concerning agricultural output for a farmers' co-operative to be eligible?

Is it necessary for the applicant organization to provide a copy of its official bank documentation when submitting the application form for verification?

What are the requirements regarding the submission of financial history or audit records if the farmer co-operative has been operating for several years?

Must the applicant cooperative provide a formal commitment or declaration that the scheme resources will be used solely for the specified organizational objectives?

In addition to registration, must the co-operative provide documentation detailing its structure, governing rules, and leadership at the time of application?

What specific mandatory document related to agricultural land or activity must all Scheduled Tribe members of the co-operative submit with the application?