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Griha Aadhar Scheme

Monthly assistance for women heading Goa households

Government

State Government

Who it’s for

Women Heads of Household

Application mode

In-person via DWCD Goa office

Processing time

Varies by case.

Deadline / renewal

Ongoing scheme, no fixed deadline.

What it provides

Monthly financial assistance to women who are heads of households (housewives) to support family welfare and recognise their domestic role.

Benefits breakdown

Monthly assistanceAs per current state notification (verify with department)Subject to scheme conditions

Who’s eligible

Women heading households in Goa, family income within the scheme's prescribed ceiling.

Documents required

  • Ration card
  • Income certificate
  • Residence proof (Goa domicile)
  • Bank account details
  • Aadhaar card

How to apply

In-person / offline

  1. Visit the Directorate of Women & Child Development office in Goa
  2. Submit ration card, income and residence proof
  3. Application is verified and processed for monthly disbursal

Helpline

Available on dwcd.goa.gov.in

FAQs

Who qualifies as 'head of household'?

Generally the woman recognised as head in the family's ration card/household records — confirm the exact definition with the Goa DWCD office.

Last verified 31 August 2026