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Scheme to Grant Monthly Financial Assistance to the Persons Engaged in Traditional Occupations/Businesses including Motorcycle Pilots

The scheme aims to provide Social Security and Financial Support for healthy living to those engaged in traditional occupations/businesses and motorcycle pilots. It offers monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/- to eligible persons of Goan Origin who meet specified age and income criteria.

State Cash

States / UT: Goa

Nodal department: Social Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Pilot, Livelihood, Business, Occupation, Financial Assistance

Details

The “Scheme to Grant Monthly Financial Assistance to the Persons Engaged in Traditional Occupations/Businesses including Motorcycle Pilots” was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to provide Social Security and Financial Support for healthy living to the persons engaged in occupations/businesses who earn their livelihood and continue to do so even today through traditional occupations/businesses including motorcycle pilots. The applications for this scheme are accepted through the Block Development Officer (B.D.O.) of the respective Taluka in the prescribed Form in Annexure-I.

Benefits

  • - Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) shall be provided by the Government to the eligible persons
  • The financial assistance sanctioned under the Scheme shall be released in the Saving Bank Account of the beneficiaries through Electronic Clearance System (ECS)
  • Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) shall be provided by the Government to the eligible persons.
  • The financial assistance sanctioned under the Scheme shall be released in the Saving Bank Account of the beneficiaries through Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be of Goan Origin.
  • The family income of the applicant from all sources must not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
  • The applicant must not be less than 50 years of age.
  • The applicant should be engaged in the traditional occupations/businesses/motor-cycle pilot activities for at least 10 (ten) years before applying for financial assistance under this Scheme.
  • The applicant must still be continuing the traditional business/occupation including motorcycle pilot activity.
  • The applicant must be declared medically unfit to carry out such activity.
  • The applicant must not be a beneficiary availing financial assistance under Dayanand Social Security Scheme/Kala Sanman Scheme or under any other similar scheme of the Government where monthly allowance is paid in any name/form.

*Beneficiaries availing financial assistance under Griha Adhar Scheme shall be entitled for availing benefits under this Scheme subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions laid under this Scheme.

Criteria Regarding Proof of Activity
  • The applicant having valid registration certificates from the competent authority of the traditional business activities being carried by him may apply under the Scheme.
  • In case the applicant is unable to submit documentary evidence from the concerned authorities regarding his/her traditional business activity, then he/she may submit an affidavit sworn before Executive Magistrate or Notary Public stating his/her nature of traditional activities being carried and since when, etc.

Exclusions

Beneficiaries availing financial assistance under Dayanand Social Security Scheme/Kala Sanman Scheme or under any other similar scheme of the Government where monthly allowance is paid in any name/form shall not be eligible for claim of financial assistance under this Scheme.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
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 to the Block Development Officer (B.D.O.) of the respective Taluka.

Post-Application Processes

Step 1: Verification by the Block Development Officer

  • The concerned Block Development Officer (B.D.O.) shall verify the details provided by the applicant through the Field Assistant attached to the BDO's office or any other employee working under the BDO’s control.
  • The BDO must then forward the eligible applications, along with a recommendation for sanction, to the Director of Social Welfare.

Step 2: Scrutiny and Sanctioning

  • The Director of Social Welfare shall conduct a detailed scrutiny of the eligible applications received from the BDOs.
  • After scrutiny, the Director places the applications before the Sanctioning Committee, which is composed of the Minister for Social Welfare (Chairperson), an expert person having knowledge of traditional occupation/businesses (Member), and the Director of Social Welfare (Member Secretary).
Disbursement of Financial Assistance

The sanctioned financial assistance shall be disbursed to the beneficiaries in their Saving Bank Account. The payment is processed monthly using the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Are individuals who receive financial assistance through the Griha Adhar Scheme permitted to also apply for and avail themselves of the benefits provided by this program?
Yes, beneficiaries who are availing financial assistance under the Griha Adhar Scheme are entitled to also apply, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements laid out under this Scheme. <br>
Are there any restrictions regarding the age of the applicant, specifying a minimum requirement they must meet when submitting their application?
Yes, an applicant must be at least 50 years of age or older when submitting the application for financial support. <br>
What is the exact monetary value of the monthly support provided by the Government to eligible individuals under the provisions of this scheme?
Eligible persons shall receive an amount of ₹1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) every month from the Government, disbursed through the Directorate of Social Welfare. <br>
If I am already receiving financial assistance from the Government under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme, can I still apply for these benefits?
No, beneficiaries who are currently receiving financial assistance under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme are explicitly not eligible to claim this financial support. <br>
Do I need to be currently working in the traditional occupation or business for which I am seeking assistance, or is past experience sufficient for eligibility?
You must still be actively continuing the traditional business, occupation, or motorcycle pilot activity at the time of application to qualify for the support. <br>
If I am unable to provide formal documentary proof of my traditional business activities from the concerned government authorities, what alternative options do I have?
In such a case, you may submit a sworn affidavit before an Executive Magistrate or Notary Public stating the nature of your traditional activities and the duration of your engagement. <br>
Is it mandatory for an individual seeking this monthly financial support to confirm their heritage or domicile within the specified region?
Yes, the applicant must satisfy the condition of being of Goan Origin, which is defined as being born in Goa, or having a parent or grandparent resident/born in Goa, and currently residing in Goa for at least 15 years. <br>
Are there any life status certifications required periodically to ensure that the financial assistance remains properly allocated to active beneficiaries?
Yes, every beneficiary must submit an &quot;Alive Certificate&quot; annually in the month of April, effective from April, 2014, or the assistance will be discontinued. <br>
What is the maximum yearly monetary threshold for family earnings from all sources that an applicant's household must adhere to in order to qualify for the scheme?
The family income of the person applying for assistance, derived from all sources, must not surpass ₹1,50,000/- (Rupees one lakh fifty thousand only) per annum. <br>
Am I allowed to receive benefits from this program if I am simultaneously receiving a monthly allowance from any other government scheme of a similar nature?
No, any person receiving financial assistance under any other similar scheme of the Government where a monthly allowance is paid in any name or form is ineligible. <br>
How long must an applicant have been actively engaged in their respective traditional business, occupation, or motorcycle piloting activities prior to the date of submitting the claim?
The applicant should demonstrate engagement in the traditional activity or motorcycle pilot activity for a minimum duration of 10 (ten) years before applying for financial assistance. <br>
What certification must I provide annually to the implementing department to confirm my continued engagement in the qualifying occupation?
Every beneficiary must submit a self certificate annually, specifically in the month of April, stating that he or she is still engaged in the traditional occupation, business, or motorcycle pilot activities. <br>
If I am currently availing myself of monthly financial aid provided through the Kala Sanman Scheme, will that status disqualify me from receiving this assistance?
Yes, if you are a beneficiary of the Kala Sanman Scheme, you shall not be eligible to claim financial assistance under this particular scheme. <br>
What type of official documentation is required if my traditional business or occupation is formally registered with the relevant authorities?
You may apply if you have valid registration certificates from the competent authority detailing the traditional business activities being carried out. <br>

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