Sheti Samrudhi Yojana

Sheti Samrudhi Yojana gives financial support to tribal farmers cooperatives in Goa for office infrastructure, staff wages and administrative costs. Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa, revised this scheme in June 2025, and the updated rules are in force for the 2026-27 period.

This scheme helps tribal farmer groups improve food security, reduce poverty and manage natural resources at the community level. It also covers preparation of conservation management plans for community forest resources under the Forest Rights Act.

Sheti Samrudhi Yojana - Introduction

Sheti Samrudhi Yojana helps tribal farmers cooperatives by supporting community-level action for agricultural development and wise management of natural resources. Around 70 per cent of the tribal population in Goa lives in remote villages and depends on agriculture and marginal forest produce, so this scheme focuses on groups that can cultivate land together and raise output per acre.

The scheme brings together scientific expertise, traditional knowledge and modern development methods through partnerships with national and international research institutions, non-governmental organisations, farmer groups and the private sector. It also promotes crop rotation of paddy with vegetables and pulses using organic fertilisers, along with allied activities such as dairy, vermi-composting and honeybee keeping.

Key Information

Benefits

Financial Support for Operational Costs

Eligible cooperatives receive money help to manage daily operations. This covers wages for one resource person holding a diploma in agriculture and one peon, paid as per the Minimum Wages Act rates. The scheme also gives ₹25,000 per year for office expenses like stationery and printing.

Office rent is reimbursed with a minimum limit of ₹8,000 per month in urban areas and ₹5,000 per month in rural areas. This rent amount increases by 10 per cent every three years.

One-Time Equipment Grant

The scheme provides a one-time grant of ₹1,00,000 to buy office equipment such as a desktop computer, uninterruptible power supply, workstation tables, cupboards and chairs.

Payment and Conditions

The government releases funds in two installments. The first 50 per cent is paid as an initial installment. A use certificate verified by the Zonal Agriculture Officer is required to receive the remaining balance. To keep getting benefits in later years, an annual performance report verified by the Zonal Agriculture Officer must be submitted. If this report is not submitted, funding stays on hold until the document is received. Staff wages are paid monthly by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare once monthly attendance records are submitted.

Eligibility

To qualify for support, the organization must meet these conditions:

1. Registered as a Tribal Farmers Cooperative under the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, or registered as a non-governmental organisation under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
2. Main aim must be improving agricultural productivity or marketing farm and forest produce, or managing community forest resources.
3. At least 50 per cent of members must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.

Application Process

Offline Application Steps

STEP 1 - Download the prescribed application form from the official application page of the Directorate of Tribal Welfare or collect it from the local Zonal Agriculture Officer.

STEP 2 - Fill in all required information on the form and attach copies of the mandatory documents. Self-attest the copies where needed.

STEP 3 - Submit the completed application with supporting documents to the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Post-Application Process - Once the Zonal Agriculture Officer verifies the application, it is forwarded to the Director of Tribal Welfare for final approval. The Director reviews the proposal and sanctions the funding.

Benefit Payment - The first 50 per cent of funds is released as the first installment. After a use certificate signed by the Zonal Agriculture Officer is submitted, the remaining 50 per cent is released.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before applying:

• Scheduled Tribe certificates for at least 50 per cent of members.
• Registration certificate of the Farmers Cooperative or NGO.
• Copy of the constitution and registration details, plus a list of current office bearers.
• Audit reports for the last two financial years. Cooperatives less than two years old only need the report for the most recent financial year.
• Krishi card abstract for all members.
• Aadhaar card copies for all members.
• Copy of the cooperative's bank passbook.
• Rent certificate issued by the Public Works Department (Building Division), Government of Goa.
• Brief project report outlining planned activities for agriculture or forest produce development.
• Undertaking confirming that funds will be used strictly for cooperative goals and services.

References

Official Sheti Samrudhi Yojana page - Department of Tribal Welfare

Download Sheti Samrudhi Yojana application form

Sheti Samrudhi Yojana notifications and scheme documents

View official scheme notification PDF

Navhind Times report on the revised Sheti Samrudhi Yojana

Digital Goa report on the revised scheme

FAQ's

Is Sheti Samrudhi Yojana still running in 2026?

Yes, the scheme is in force. Directorate of Tribal Welfare revised it in June 2025 under Notification No. DTW/STAT/Sheti-Samrudhi/Amendment/2025-26/1174, and the updated rules apply for the 2026-27 period.

Who can apply for this scheme?

Tribal farmers cooperatives registered under the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 and non-governmental organisations registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 can apply. At least 50 per cent of members must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.

How does the government pay the financial support?

The total approved amount is released in two equal installments. The first 50 per cent is paid up front, and the remaining 50 per cent is released after a use certificate for the first portion is submitted.

What if our cooperative is very new?

If the cooperative was formed within the last two years, only the audit report for the most recent financial year needs to be submitted.

Do we need to submit a project plan?

Yes, a brief project report detailing goals for agricultural growth or community forest resource management must be submitted.

How many members must be from the Scheduled Tribe community?

At least 50 per cent of total membership must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community, supported by valid certificates.

Is annual reporting required to continue receiving funds?

Yes, an annual performance report signed and recommended by the Zonal Agriculture Officer must be submitted each year to keep receiving benefits.

Who issues the rent certificate required for office reimbursement?

The rent certificate must be obtained from the Public Works Department (Building Division) of the State of Goa.

Are Aadhaar cards needed for all members?

Yes, copies of the Aadhaar cards for every member must be included in the application packet.

Are we required to submit bank details?

Yes, a copy of the cooperative's official bank passbook must be included in the application packet.

Is an undertaking required for the use of funds?

Yes, a signed declaration confirming that the provided resources will be used exclusively for cooperative activities and member services is required.

Do we need to provide a list of office bearers?

Yes, the cooperative's constitution, registration details and a document identifying office bearers must be submitted.

What land-related document do tribal members need to submit?

All members belonging to the Scheduled Tribe must provide their Krishi Card Abstract.