Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants And Awards Scheme

Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards Scheme (GVMCCGS)

The Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards Scheme aims to empower local governance by encouraging Panchayats and Municipal Local Bodies to actively engage in addressing children’s issues. Established in the fiscal year 2015-16, this initiative provides financial assistance to promote the activities of Village and Municipal Child Committees.

Overview of the Scheme

The Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards Scheme (GVMCCGS) is designed to recognize and support the efforts of local bodies in fostering child welfare. Under this scheme, participating Panchayats and Municipalities are eligible to receive an annual grant of ₹10,000 to cover administrative costs associated with organizing committee activities. The scheme is governed by Rule 7 of The Goa Children’s Homes Rules, 2004.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Financial Grant: An annual grant of ₹10,000 is awarded to assist in administrative expenditures for Committee activities.
• Disbursement: The grant amount is released as a single installment within three months of approval.
• Payment Method: All funds are transferred electronically to the designated local body.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the GVMCCGS, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be a recognized local body, either a Panchayat or a Municipal Local Body.
• The applicant should have established a Village or Municipal Child Committee in compliance with Rule 7 of The Goa Children’s Homes Rules, 2004.
• The Committee must have convened at least once in the three months preceding the application submission.
• Meetings should specifically address and aim to resolve issues concerning children within the local jurisdiction.
• The local body must provide adequate space for the Committee to hold meetings as necessary.

Application Process

To apply for the GVMCCGS, follow these steps:

• Application Submission: Complete the application in the prescribed format, which will be available when the official press note is released.
• Supporting Documents: Include documentation that evidences the activities undertaken by the Child Committee of the local body.
• Address for Submission: Send the completed application and supporting materials directly to:

The Director,
Directorate of Women And Child Development,
Panaji-Goa,
2nd floor, Old Education Building,
18th June Road, Altinho,
Panaji, Goa – 403 001.

Who Can Apply?

Applications for this scheme may be submitted by:

• Village Panchayat:
  • The application must be signed by the Panchayat’s Secretary and should include a resolution from the Panchayat Body.
  • The proposal must receive a recommendation from the relevant Block Development Officer.
• Municipality:
  • The application must be signed by the Chief Executive of the Municipality along with a resolution from the municipal body.

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted within six months from the start of the financial year to be considered for the grant.

Official Source

For more information, visit myScheme.gov.in.