AI SummaryGoa government's Vidya Laxmi Scheme gives financial support to girl students from the scheduled tribe (ST) community. Directorate of Tribal Welfare runs this scheme to promote education among girl children from ST families and to help the weaker section of the society. Eligible ST girls can download the Goa Vidya Laxmi Scheme application form PDF from the official website tribalwelfare.goa.gov.in.
Under this scheme, Rs. 25,000 is kept as a fixed deposit in the name of the girl child. The amount is released to the beneficiary only after she passes her Class 12th board exams. This article explains how to apply for Vidya Laxmi Yojana in Goa, the eligibility rules, and the benefit amount.
Goa Vidya Laxmi Scheme 2026 Application Form PDF
Application form for Vidya Laxmi Scheme 2026 is available to download in PDF format from the official website of the Tribal Welfare department in Goa. Below is the complete process to download the Goa Vidya Laxmi Scheme application form PDF.
STEP 1 - Visit the official website of the Department of Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Goa, India at https://tribalwelfare.goa.gov.in/
STEP 2 - On the homepage, click at the "Applications" tab present in the main menu or open https://tribalwelfare.goa.gov.in/applications/
STEP 3 - Here click at the "Application form of Vidya Laxmi Scheme" link.
STEP 4 - On this page, click at the Application form of Vidya Laxmi Scheme link to open the Goa Vidya Laxmi Scheme application form PDF.
STEP 5 - Download this Vidya Laxmi registration form PDF, take a printout, fill it manually and then submit it to the concerned officer to get the application approved.
The application form is also available directly on the official page Application form of Vidya Laxmi Scheme of the Tribal Welfare department.
Goa Vidyalaxmi Scheme Amount
Under the Vidya Laxmi Scheme in Goa, Rs. 25,000 is provided as a fixed deposit in the name of the girl child. This amount is given to the beneficiary only after she clears her Class 12th board exams. The fixed deposit is released on submission of the prescribed release form along with the Class 12th passing certificate and other required documents.
Eligibility Criteria for Vidya Laxmi Yojana Goa
Any girl child who has passed the Class X examination and got admission to Class 11th of any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Vocational or ITI) is eligible for the benefits under the Vidya Laxmi Scheme. Similarly, girl children of families notified as ST under the Constitutional order and whose annual income does not exceed Rs. 3 lakh per annum, as certified by the department running the scheme, are eligible.
Aadhaar Mandatory for Goa Vidya Lakshmi Scheme Benefits
Any eligible girl child who wants to get the benefit has to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar or undergo Aadhaar authentication. If she does not have an Aadhaar number, she has to make an application for Aadhaar enrolment. Arrangements have been made to make sure that any technical difficulties will not come in the way of getting out the benefits.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Vidya Laxmi Scheme |
| Launched By | Goa government |
| Beneficiaries | ST girl children of Goa |
| Benefit Amount | Rs. 25,000 fixed deposit |
| Application Mode | Offline form |
| Official Website | tribalwelfare.goa.gov.in |
FAQ's
Who can apply under Goa Vidya Laxmi Scheme?
Any ST girl child who has passed Class X and taken admission to Class 11th in any stream is eligible. The annual family income should not exceed Rs. 3 lakh.
What is the benefit amount under this scheme?
Rs. 25,000 is kept as a fixed deposit in the name of the girl child. The amount is given to her after she passes her Class 12th board exams.
Where can I download the Goa Vidya Laxmi Scheme application form?
The application form PDF is available on the official website tribalwelfare.goa.gov.in under the Applications section.
For more details, visit the official website at https://tribalwelfare.goa.gov.in/