Goa’s government has introduced reforms to the Dayanand Social Security Scheme, boosting financial aid for widows. Widows with children under 21 now receive ₹4,000 monthly, combining ₹2,500 widow pension and ₹1,500 Griha Aadhar. The streamlined process eliminates separate applications, benefiting over 2,000 widows immediately. The initiative aims to enhance financial independence and dignity for vulnerable … Read more
“Goa’s new self-employment scheme, backed by the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission, has empowered over 43,000 women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). With ₹365 crore in credit linkage, women are launching small enterprises, driving economic growth, and achieving financial independence. The scheme aims to create 11,000 ‘Lakhpati Didis’ while promoting rural transformation and sustainable livelihoods.” Goa’s … Read more
Goa’s government has introduced a new financial aid scheme targeting Scheduled Tribe (ST) girl students to boost education access. The initiative, part of the state’s education revolution, includes a unified scholarship portal for seamless applications. Aimed at empowering ST girls, the program covers tuition fees from school to university, ensuring no child is left behind … Read more