Griha Aadhar Scheme: The Goa government has launched the Griha Aadhar scheme to provide financial assistance to the female residents of the state. Candidates will be selected based on income criteria, and eligible beneficiaries will receive monthly financial support directly deposited into their bank accounts.

This scheme aims to help housewives become financially independent and improve their standard of living.

Overview of the Griha Aadhar Scheme

Objective of the Griha Aadhar Scheme

• The primary goal of the Home Base Project is to empower women by providing them with a regular monthly income to meet their family’s needs.
• Goan homemakers must be able to become financially self-reliant by earning a degree to reduce their family’s financial risk.
• To curb rising inflation and improve the living standards of the lower-middle-class population.
• For the financial empowerment of women, the monthly money is deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts.

Who is Eligible for Griha Aadhar Scheme

Under the Home Support Project, a monthly financial assistance of 1,500/- will be provided by the Goa government only to those beneficiaries who meet the following eligibility criteria of the project:

• The applicant must be a married, widowed, or divorced woman.
• Beneficiary women must have been residents of Goa for 15 years or be permanent residents.
• Beneficiary women must be 18 years of age or older.
• The annual income of the female beneficiary’s family should be less than 3 lakh rupees.
• Beneficiaries of the Dayanand Social Security Project are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply for the Housing Aadhar Scheme

Applicants must follow the steps below to apply:

1. Go to the official website of the Griha Aadhar Scheme,goaonline.gov.in/
2. The homepage will appear on your screen.
3. Click on the Register button.
4. The registration form will be displayed.
5. Enter your email ID, mobile number, and captcha code.
6. Click on the Generate OTP button.
7. Enter the received OTP to complete the registration.
8. After registration, log in to your account.
9. Click on the Services tab, then All Services.
10. A new page will open; click on the Women and Child Development Directorate, then select the Home Aadhar Project.
11. Complete the eligibility questionnaire to access the application form.
12. Fill out the application form with the required details.
13. Upload all the necessary documents.
14. Click the Save button to proceed with the payment.
15. After a successful payment, submit your application for processing.
16. You will receive an acknowledgment via SMS and email. Please keep the acknowledgment number for future reference.

Documents Required for Griha Aadhar Scheme

Under the Griha Aadhar Scheme, beneficiary women need to upload or attach the following documents to receive a monthly assistance of ₹1,500:

1. Proof of residence in Goa for 15 years or a residence certificate.
2. The beneficiary woman’s Aadhaar card.
3. Income certificate.
4. Marriage certificate (if the woman is married).
5. Husband’s death certificate (if the woman is widowed).
6. Divorce order (if the woman is divorced).
7. Voter ID card.
8. Income and occupation certificate.
9. Mobile number and email.
10. Bank account number and IFSC code.
11. Verification form.

Benefits of the Griha Aadhar Scheme

1. This project enhances women’s ability to manage household expenses and improves their financial independence.
2. Monthly cash transfer of ₹1500 to women homemakers.
3. Support for female candidates to pursue higher levels of education.
4. Shelter for widows and divorced women to help them start their lives anew.
5. These methods allow the use of funds with full control over accounts through direct banking transfers.

How to Track the Status of the Griha Adhar Scheme?

The tracking and identification process for this government scheme is quite simple. The steps to apply online for the Griha Adhar Scheme are mentioned below:

• Go to the Goa Online Website goaonline.gov.in
• Choose the “Tracking Tab” and then click on “Track Status”.
• Type the acknowledgement number and CAPTCHA code.
• Click the ‘Search’ button in the website’s application section to check the status of your application.

Important Notes:

The Goa government has welcomed the Griha Aadhar project for housewives and has helped them start independent earning. The associated project is primarily designed to financially empower women, and as a result, it has improved social health as well as the standard of living of every family. All eligible applicants must apply and take advantage of this initiative.