Griha Aadhar Scheme 2026 Guidelines PDF

Griha Aadhar Scheme 2026 provides monthly financial support of ₹2,500 to housewives and homemakers in Goa. The scheme is accepting applications through the official Goa Online portal at goaonline.gov.in.

Griha Aadhar Scheme aims to address the problem of rising prices and to provide support to housewives and homemakers from middle, lower middle and poor sections of society. The scheme helps them maintain a reasonable standard of living for their families.

Griha Aadhar Scheme 2026

Under this scheme, an amount of ₹2,500 is provided every month directly into the savings bank account of the eligible housewife or homemaker. Earlier the amount was ₹1,500 per month, which has been increased to ₹2,500 under the latest phase of the scheme.

In March 2026, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced that assistance under the Griha Aadhar and Dayanand Social Security Schemes will be credited by the 10th of every month without any delays. On this occasion, ₹45.26 crores was credited to over 2.24 lakh beneficiaries across Goa.

Griha Aadhar Scheme is run by the Directorate of Women and Child Development, Government of Goa. The scheme was launched in 2012 and is one of the first regular cash transfer schemes for housewives in India. The complete scheme rules are available in the Griha Aadhar Scheme guidelines PDF.

Eligibility Criteria

Any married woman above the age of 18 years who fulfills the following conditions can apply for the scheme:

• She should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
• The gross income of the husband and wife taken together should not exceed ₹3,00,000 per annum.
• The beneficiary or her husband should not be receiving benefit under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme. A widow having a child living can apply even if she is a DSSS beneficiary, till the child attains 18 years of age.

The term married woman includes a widow and a divorcee. In such cases, the gross income of the beneficiary should not exceed ₹3,00,000 per annum.

Documents Required

The following documents are required while applying for the scheme:

• Self attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Self attested copy of 15 years residence certificate issued by the Taluka Mamlatdar.
• Proof of present residential address such as Election Photo Identity Card or Aadhaar card.
• Attested copy of Aadhaar card.
• Income certificate issued by the Secretary, Village Panchayat or Chief Officer, Municipal Council.
• Attested copy of savings bank account pass book with IFSC and MICR details, preferably Aadhaar linked for DBT payment.

How to Apply Online

Eligible women can apply for the scheme online through the Goa Online portal. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Go to the official website at goaonline.gov.in and register by providing email id, mobile number, name, address and date of birth along with OTP authentication.

STEP 2 - After successful registration, login using the credentials and click on Services Menu, then All Services, then Directorate of Women and Child Development, then Griha Aadhar Scheme.

STEP 3 - Answer the eligibility criteria questionnaire to proceed to the application form.

STEP 4 - Fill up the application form details and upload the required documents.

STEP 5 - Click on Save and proceed to pay. On successful payment, the application is submitted to the department for processing.

STEP 6 - An acknowledgement SMS and email will be sent on submission of the form. Note the acknowledgement number for application tracking.

Life Certificate and Income Certificate

Beneficiaries must submit a life certificate and income certificate from April 1st to May 30th of every year to get regular benefits of the scheme. The life certificate must be signed by any Gazetted Officer, MLA or MP. If the beneficiary fails to file these certificates, the monthly financial assistance is stopped.

Highlights of Griha Aadhar Scheme

FAQ's

Who is eligible for Griha Aadhar Scheme?

Any married woman above 18 years of age who is a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years and whose combined family income does not exceed ₹3,00,000 per annum is eligible.

How much financial assistance is given under the scheme?

An amount of ₹2,500 per month is provided directly into the savings bank account of the eligible beneficiary.

How can I apply for Griha Aadhar Scheme?

Eligible women can apply online through the official Goa Online portal at goaonline.gov.in.

When is the assistance credited?

From March 2026 onwards, assistance under the scheme is credited by the 10th of every month.