Goa government scheme · Directorate of Women and Child Development, Government of Goa
Griha Aadhar Scheme
Also called Griha Aadhar
The Griha Aadhar Scheme is run by the Directorate of Women and Child Development, Government of Goa. It is for married, widowed, or divorced women over 18 who are permanent residents of Goa or have lived there for at least 15 years, with a combined annual income with their husband not above ₹3 lakh. Beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 a month, paid into their bank account and credited by the 10th of each month. To apply, applicants can either apply online on the Goa Online portal by registering and filling out the form, or collect a free form from the district office of the Directorate of Women and Child Development and submit it there.
Written by AI from the official details below.
Who can apply for Griha Aadhar
- Married, widowed or divorced women over 18.
- Permanent resident of Goa, or living in Goa for at least 15 years.
- Combined annual income of the woman and her husband not above ₹3 lakh.
- Not receiving Dayanand Social Security Scheme benefits (with some exceptions for widows).
Griha Aadhar benefits
- ₹1,500 a month, paid into the bank account and credited by the 10th of each month.
- The state has announced the amount will be raised (described as doubled); the new amount had not been set as of September 2026.
How to apply for Griha Aadhar
- Apply online on the Goa Online portal: register with your mobile number and email, choose Griha Aadhar Scheme, fill the form and upload documents.
- Or collect a free form from the district office of the Directorate of Women and Child Development and submit it there.
- Keep the acknowledgement number to track your application.
- Beneficiaries must give a life certificate and income certificate between 1 April and 30 May every year.
Documents needed for Griha Aadhar
- Domicile certificate or proof of 15 years' residence in Goa
- Aadhaar card and voter ID
- Income certificate
- Marriage certificate, husband's death certificate or divorce order, as applicable
- Bank account details
- Life certificate
Where it applies
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Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
- Griha Aadhar Scheme · 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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