Government schemes in Goa
35 schemes listed for Goa. Central schemes apply here too — use the eligibility checker to find everything you qualify for.
Government schemes for residents of Goa
Goa’s small population and tourism-and-fisheries economy support a generous per-resident welfare net, with schemes for women, the elderly, students, farmers, and fishing communities. Every central scheme is available to residents too, including PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana.
State benefits generally need a Goa residence proof, often with a minimum number of years of residence; central schemes run on Aadhaar. Browse the schemes below and use the eligibility checker to find what fits you.
Antya Sanskar Sahay Yojana offers financial aid for funeral expenses to Scheduled Tribe families in Goa.
StateCapital Investment Subsidy SchemeThe Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme in Goa offers financial support to eligible IT units for capital investments.
StateCertification Program for Goan IT ProfessionalsThe Certification Program for Goan IT Professionals offers financial support for IT certification costs in Goa.
StateConstruction of Fish MarketsThe scheme provides financial assistance for constructing fish markets in Goa's local bodies.
StateD. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship SchemeThe D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme supports Goan scholars in research related to Goa's history and culture.
StateDayanand Bandodkar Scheme For Higher Education For OrphansThe Dayanand Bandodkar Scheme provides financial assistance for higher education to orphans in Goa.
StateDisability Pension (GBOCWWB)The Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) provides monthly financial support to permanently disabled construction workers in Goa.
StateFamily Pension (GBOCWWB)The Family Pension scheme in Goa provides financial support to the spouse of a deceased pensioner.
StateFinancial Assistance for Marriage (GBOCWWB)The Financial Assistance for Marriage scheme provides ₹4,000 to registered construction workers in Goa for their children's marriage.
StateFinancial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture UnitThe scheme offers financial aid for establishing crab culture units in Goa, providing 25% of costs up to ₹1,50,000 per hectare.
StateFinancial Assistance to Brackish Water Aquaculture FarmsThis scheme offers financial aid to fishermen in Goa for aquaculture farm development and equipment purchase.
StateFinancial Assistance To Fishermen For Purchase of Fisheries Requisites (Gill Net/ River Gill Net with Accessories)Goa's scheme offers a 50% subsidy for fishermen to purchase gill nets and accessories.
StateFinancial Assistance to Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in GoaThe scheme offers financial aid for mussel culture and oyster farming in Goa, providing a subsidy for eligible fish farmers.
StateFinancial Assistance To Purchase Singel Net / Small Rampon Net & Its AccessoriesGoa's scheme offers a 50% subsidy for traditional fishermen to purchase fishing nets and accessories.
StateFinancial Assistance to Purchase/Construct New Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for Fishing in Inland Waters of GoaThis scheme offers financial assistance for purchasing or constructing fishing craft under 26 feet in Goa's inland waters.
StateFinancial Assistance to Take up Value Addition to SeafoodGoa's scheme offers financial assistance for value addition to seafood through a 50% subsidy for construction or equipment purchase.
StateFinancial Assistance to the Fish VendorsGoa's scheme offers financial aid to fish vendors for purchasing essential vending equipment.
StateGoa State Cultural Award for InstitutionThe Goa State Cultural Award for Institution recognizes outstanding contributions in art and culture with a cash prize and memento.
StateGoa Welfare / Pension Scheme For SeafarersThe Goa Welfare Pension Scheme for Seafarers offers a monthly pension of ₹2,500 to retired seamen aged 60 and above.
StateGomant Vibhushan AwardThe Gomant Vibhushan Award honors Goan personalities for exceptional contributions in various fields with a cash prize and recognition.
StateIntellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement SchemeThe IPR Reimbursement Scheme in Goa offers financial support to startups for intellectual property application costs.
StateInterest Subsidy Scheme for Smaller Business UnitsThe Interest Subsidy Scheme for Smaller Business Units in Goa offers financial support for working capital loans.
StateInternet Subsidy SchemeThe Internet Subsidy Scheme in Goa offers financial support for high-speed internet to eligible IT units.
StateKala Samman SchemeThe Kala Samman Scheme provides monthly financial aid to elderly artists in Goa facing financial hardship.
StateLease Rental Rebate Scheme for Goan DiasporaThe Lease Rental Rebate Scheme for Goan Diaspora offers financial support to IT units in Goa through lease rental reimbursements.
StateMarket Support Scheme for Smaller Business UnitsThe Market Support Scheme for Smaller Business Units offers financial assistance for exhibition participation in Goa.
StateMaternity Benefit (GBOCWWB)The Maternity Benefit (GBOCWWB) scheme offers financial aid of ₹2,000 to registered construction workers in Goa for maternity support.
StateMerit Based Award and Recognition Of High Performance In The Board Exams Of SSC And HSSC In The State Of GoaThis scheme offers financial awards to Scheduled Tribe students in Goa based on their performance in SSC and HSSC board exams.
StatePension Benefit (GBOCWWB)The Pension Benefit (GBOCWWB) provides a monthly pension to registered building workers in Goa upon reaching 60 years of age.
StatePower Subsidy SchemeThe Power Subsidy Scheme in Goa offers financial assistance to eligible IT units through a subsidy on power bills.
StatePromotion of Literature on Art & Culture of Local Authors/ OrganizationThis scheme supports Goan authors in publishing literature on local art and culture by covering all printing costs.
StateRegistration & Stamp Duty Subsidy SchemeThe Registration & Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme in Goa offers financial assistance for stamp duty to eligible IT units.
StateReimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises SchemeThis scheme offers reimbursement for expenses incurred by startups in Goa for internet, software, and cloud services.
StateScheme for Grant of Financial Assistance to Industrial Workers/Employee for Purchase of SpectaclesGoa's scheme provides financial aid to industrial workers for purchasing spectacles, enhancing their vision.
StateSkill Development Promotion SchemeThe Skill Development Promotion Scheme in Goa supports educational institutes offering technical skills training through various subsidies.