Goa government scheme · Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa
Dayanand Social Security Scheme
Also called DSSS
The Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS) is run by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. It provides a monthly pension for senior citizens, widows, single women, persons with disabilities and people living with HIV/AIDS in Goa from low-income families. The scheme is for residents of Goa with an annual family income not above ₹1.5 lakh who belong to a covered group and hold only one category of benefit at a time. Beneficiaries get monthly payments varying by category, ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹4,000, paid into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts by the 10th of each month. To apply, collect the application form from the Social Welfare Department office, fill it and attach documents, submit it at the office and keep the acknowledgement, and provide a yearly life and income certificate between 1 April and 30 May.
Written by AI from the official details below.
Who can apply for DSSS
- Resident of Goa by birth, or holding a 15-year domicile certificate.
- Annual family income not above ₹1.5 lakh.
- Belongs to a covered group: senior citizen (60+), widow, single, divorced or deserted woman, person with disability, or person with HIV/AIDS.
- Only one category of benefit at a time.
DSSS benefits
- Senior citizens, single/divorced/deserted women, adults with disability below 90%, HIV/AIDS patients: ₹2,000 a month.
- Widows without a child under 21: ₹2,500 a month.
- Widows whose youngest child is under 21: ₹4,000 a month.
- Disabled children: ₹2,500 a month; 90–100% disability: ₹3,500 a month.
- Paid into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts by the 10th of each month.
- The state has announced the amounts will be raised; new figures had not been set as of September 2026.
How to apply for DSSS
- Collect the application form from the Social Welfare Department office.
- Fill it in and attach the documents.
- Submit it at the Social Welfare office and keep the acknowledgement.
- Beneficiaries must give a life certificate and income certificate between 1 April and 30 May every year.
Documents needed for DSSS
- Aadhaar card
- Residence or 15-year domicile certificate
- Income certificate
- Age proof
- Disability certificate or spouse's death certificate, if applicable
- Bank passbook and passport-size photo
Where it applies
Checked
Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
- Dayanand Social Security Scheme (updated 7 Sept 2026) · Vikaspedia (MeitY / C-DAC, Government of India)
- Griha Aadhar & DSS assistance to be credited on 10th of every month (10 Mar 2026) · Department of Information & Publicity, Government of Goa
- Griha Aadhar, DSSS doles to be doubled shortly (10 Sept 2026) · The Navhind Times
- Increase in Griha Aadhar, DSSS assistance to be announced (23 Sept 2026) · Herald Goa
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