1. LAADLI LAXMI SCHEME:
Laadli Laxmi Scheme was launched on 06/07/2012 as one of the flagship programmes of the
State Government with an intention to address the undesirable tendency of female foeticides
and with a aim towards erasing the general perception that the birth of a girl in the family is
the burden on her parents/guardian during her marriage.
Approach:-
Directorate of Women & Child Development, Form available at Rs. 100/-.
Eligibility and Other Conditions:-
Any Girl who fulfils all of the following conditions is eligible to apply:
(a) born in the State of Goa;
(b) resident of Goa for the last fifteen years; and
(c) (i) whose at least one of the parents is born in Goa and is also a resident
of Goa for the last fifteen years; or
(ii) whose one of the parents is residing in Goa for last twenty five years.
(iii) whose parental income does not exceed Rs. 3.00 lakhs per annum.
Provided that a Girl, who is born outside Goa, shall be eligible if she is:
(a) resident of Goa for the last fifteen years;
(b) educated in Goa; and
(c) (i) whose at least one of the parents is born in Goa and is also a resident
of Goa for the last fifteen years; or
(ii) whose one of the parents is residing in Goa for last twenty five years.
(iii) whose parental income does not exceed Rs. 3.00 lakhs per annum.
Financial Assistance:-
The beneficiaries under this scheme are paid Rs. 1.00 lakh as financial assistance
provided they fulfill the criteria therein in the below mentioned category as under:-
i) on attaining the age of 18 years
ii) or on the occasion of her marriage and is applicable to girls between 19 to
40 years of age upto 31/03/2016 and now extended to 45 years prospectively w.e.f. 1/04/2016
The beneficiaries on attaining the age of 18 years are paid Rs. 1.00 lakh as financial
assistance by means of bank fixed deposit jointly in the name of the Director of Women and
Child Development and the applicant (the Girl).
The beneficiaries on the occasion of marriage are paid cash through the Bank.
The beneficiary who is in possession of the Fixed deposit under the Scheme is allowed
to withdraw the amount for her use in business/profession or for her further studies.
Application Procedure:-
The eligible beneficiary shall apply to the Director of Women and Child Development,
Panaji-Goa in the prescribed form, complete in all respects with the self-certified copies of the
following documents;
(1) Self Certified copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant.
(2) Residence Certificate of the applicant. In lieu of the Residence Certificate, the
previous School Leaving Certificate and the current Bonafide Student Certificate
issued by the recognized Educational Institution in which the girl is presently studying
can also be produced. However, in case of girls who discontinued education at school
level, the gap period from the time of discontinuation of education till completion of
18 years of age/marriage as the case may be proved by production of residence
certificate. In case of graduates, the certificates of passing of Xth, XIIth and graduation
is adequate evidence.
(3) Self Certified copy of Aadhar Card.
(4) Self Certified Copy of the Civil Marriage Registration Certificate which may also
include the first registration certificate.
(5) Self Certified copy of 15 years or 25 years Residence Certificate of one of the
parent(s) of the applicant as the case may be. In lieu of the Residence Certificate, any
documentary evidence to prove the residence for the specified period can also be
produced which may include:
(i) The land records i.e. tenancy rights; mundcarial rights; occupancy rights, etc.
(ii) Employment certificate; or
(iii) Any such records to the satisfaction of the Committee.
(6) Self Certified copy of Birth certificate of one of the parent(s) of the applicant as the
case may be. If no birth certificate is available, one of the following documents can be
produced showing the details namely the date and place of Birth of the parent(s):
(i) Baptism certificate;
(ii) School leaving certificate of the parent(s).
(iii) Any document which establishes that one of the grandparents of the girl have
lived in Goa around the time of the date of birth claimed by the parent(s).
(iv) Any such records, which establishes the date of birth of the parent(s).
(7) Self-Declaration of the applicant.
(8) Pre-receipt with revenue stamp (in duplicate) as prescribed.
(9) Annual Income Certificate of parents issued by the Competent Authority.
The Laadli Laxmi Scheme is being implemented through the branches of the following
Banks.
1. State Bank of India
2. Bank of India
3. H.D.F.C. Bank
