AI SummaryGoa Village and Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards Scheme is a supportive government scheme for local bodies such as Panchayats and municipalities in Goa. It encourages these bodies to address children's needs well by holding regular committee meetings to resolve local issues. Bodies that do this well become eligible for an annual financial grant of ₹ 10,000 to cover their administrative expenses.
Goa Village and Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards Scheme acts as a helper for Panchayats and Municipal bodies that work hard to safeguard children's interests. It recognises the efforts of these bodies in discussing and resolving local issues faced by children in their area.
Introduced in 2015-16, the scheme supports committees formed under Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004. If a local body manages such a committee, it may apply to receive an annual financial grant of ₹ 10,000 to help cover committee-related administrative costs. Whether the applicant is a Village Panchayat or a Municipality, the scheme offers a useful way to boost community reach.
Goa Village and Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards Scheme - Introduction
The Directorate of Women and Child Development runs this scheme for Goa. It is designed to reward the best working child committees each year. The selection is based on how well the committee has organised its activities and resolved issues that affect children.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Goa Village and Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards Scheme |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Beneficiary States | Goa |
| Category | Social welfare and Empowerment, Public Safety, Law and Justice |
| Target Beneficiaries | State Government Local Bodies |
| Benefit Type | Cash Grant |
| Nodal Department | Women and Child Development Department |
Benefits
The scheme provides a financial boost to help a committee function smoothly and keep child welfare activities as a top priority.
Grant Amount: Every selected committee receives an annual grant of ₹ 10,000 to manage administrative tasks.
Payment: The grant is released in a single instalment within three months of approval.
Payment Mode: Payments are made directly through electronic transfers to the bank account of the concerned local body.
Eligibility
To be considered for this grant, a local body should meet the following requirements:
- It must be a recognised Village Panchayat or Municipal local body in Goa.
- It must have an active Village or Municipal Child Committee set up under Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004.
- The committee should have met at least once in the three months before the application.
- The committee must actively focus on discussing and resolving issues that affect local children.
- The local body should provide the required space or premises for the committee to hold its meetings.
Application Process
Applicants should follow this simple offline process to apply for the grant. All activity records should be well organised before submission.
STEP 1 - Prepare the application using the format given in the official press note.
STEP 2 - Attach all documents that show the work and activities carried out by the Child Committee.
STEP 3 - Send or submit the application to: The Director, Directorate of Women And Child Development, 2nd floor, Old Education Building, 18th June Road, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.
STEP 4 - Make sure the proposal is signed by the right officer. For Village Panchayats, the Secretary signs it with a formal resolution from the Panchayat Body and a recommendation from the local Block Development Officer. For Municipalities, the Chief Executive signs it with a formal resolution of the body.
STEP 5 - Submit the application within six months from the start of the financial year.
Documents
Applicants should provide clear evidence of the committee's work. This includes minutes of meetings, attendance records, and any reports showing the activities performed by the Child Committee for local children.
References
FAQ's
What happens if no suitable committee is found in a taluka?
If the Selection Committee does not identify a committee that meets the required standards in a specific taluka, no award is presented in that area for that period.
How is the selection committee structured?
The committee is led by the Secretary (WCD) as Chairperson, with the Director of Women and Child Development as Member Secretary. Two government-nominated social workers also join to evaluate and recommend the best working committees.
What is the role of the Director of Women and Child Development?
The Director serves as the competent authority who reviews the recommendations of the Selection Committee and grants the final approval for the release of funds.
Can the grant be issued in multiple payments?
No, the grant is provided as a single payment within three months of sanctioning.
Is there a specific requirement for meeting space?
Yes, as part of the commitment to the committee, the local body should provide suitable space on its premises for the committee to host its scheduled meetings.
How are the funds transferred?
All payments are issued through electronic bank transfers directly to the concerned local body.
What is the deadline for submission?
Applications should be submitted within six months after the financial year commences.