Widows in Goa to Get ₹4,000 Monthly Aid as Government Combines Two Women-Centric Welfare Schemes

Widows in Goa to get ₹4,000 monthly aid as government combines two women-centric welfare schemes

The eligible beneficiary does not need to apply to the women and child welfare department to cancel her name from its scheme as the social welfare department will ask it to delete their names

Goa Government To Provide Rs 4,000 A Month To Widows With Children Under 21

The Goa government on Wednesday said widows with children under the age of 21 in the state will get a financial assistance of Rs 4,000 per month as it has brought under one roof two different women-centric schemes.Addressing a press conference in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai said, "So far, eligible candidates had to apply with the Social Welfare Department for the Griha Aadhar scheme to…

Goa Govt Announces ₹4,000 Monthly Aid for Widows with Children Under 21 - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has announced special financial assistance of ₹4,000 per month for widows whose youngest child is below 21 years of age. The new support package combines ₹1,500 under the Griha Aadhar scheme and ₹2,500 as Widow Pension. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the initiative aims to provide critical relief to widowed mothers raising children. “This is an important step to support women who have lost their spo…

Widows with Children Under 21 to Get ₹4,000/Month

Panaji: The Goa government on Wednesday announced amendments to its social welfare scheme, making widows with children under the age of 21 eligible to receive a monthly assistance of Rs 4,000. Addressing a press conference in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, State social welfare Minister Subhash Phal Dessai said that the scheme has been amended to help the widows who are having… Source