Griha Aadhar and Dayanand Social Security Scheme: eligibility, documents and how to apply for it
Griha Aadhar
Who can apply for Griha Aadhar
- Married, widowed or divorced women over 18 who were born in Goa or have lived there for at least 15 years.
- Combined annual income of the woman and her husband up to Rs 3 lakh.
- Not receiving Dayanand Social Security Scheme benefits. Wives of government employees are not eligible.
Documents required for Griha Aadhar
- Residence certificate
- Income certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Aadhaar
- Bank details
How to apply for Griha Aadhar, step by step
- Apply on Goa Online, or send the form to the Directorate of Women and Child Development, Panaji.
- Attach the documents listed above.
- The Directorate verifies the application. Track the status on Goa Online.
- Rs 1,500 a month is paid to the bank account.
Sources: myScheme, Government of India
Dayanand Social Security Scheme
Who can apply for Dayanand Social Security Scheme
- Senior citizens (60 and above), single women (widowed, divorced, deserted or separated, and unmarried women over 50), persons with disabilities and persons living with HIV/AIDS.
- Residents of Goa by birth or by 15 years' domicile, within the income limit notified by the Directorate of Social Welfare.
How to apply for Dayanand Social Security Scheme, step by step
- Get the form from the Directorate of Social Welfare, Panaji, or the Deputy Director's office, Margao.
- Attach age proof, the 15-year residence certificate, an income certificate (or the self-declaration in the prescribed format) and Aadhaar.
- Submit it at the same office. The monthly assistance is paid after approval.
Sources: Directorate of Social Welfare, Goa
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