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In Goa, local bodies like Panchayats and Municipalities are taking proactive steps to ensure children's well-being. The 'Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants And Awards Scheme' (GVMCCGS), introduced in 2015-16, supports these efforts.

What Is This Scheme?

The GVMCCGS is designed to recognise and support the work of Village and Municipal Child Committees. These committees are set up by local government bodies according to the Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004. The scheme provides a financial grant to winning local bodies to help them organise activities for children.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The direct beneficiaries of this scheme are the local bodies themselves – specifically, any Panchayat or Municipal Local Body in Goa that has established a Village or Municipal Child Committee.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Child welfare is a critical aspect of community development. This scheme is important because it incentivizes local authorities to actively engage in discussing and resolving issues that affect children within their areas. The grant helps these committees carry out their important work effectively, ensuring a better environment and support system for the children in Goa.

Objective

This scheme encourages local Panchayats and Municipal bodies in Goa to form Child Committees, awarding ₹10,000 annually to help cover the costs of their child-focused activities.

Benefits

50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per unit in case of fibre-reinforced plastic catamaran and marine plywood canoe with nets, linked to own finance/loan component from National Co-operative Development Corporation/bank.

50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000 per unit in case of fibre-reinforced plastic vallam with nets, linked to own finance/loan component from National Co-operative Development Corporation/bank.

50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹40,000 per unit in respect of wooden nava with net, linked to own finance/loan component from National Co-operative Development Corporation/bank.

50% subsidy to a maximum of ₹5,000 per unit for the procurement of inland catamaran with nets (unit cost ₹10,000).

*The rate of subsidy may be fixed by the Government from time to time.

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Guidelines

Who Can Apply

You must be a local body, meaning a Panchayat or a Municipal Local Body in Goa.
Your local body must have set up a Village or Municipal Child Committee as required by Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004.
The Child Committee should have met at least once in the three months leading up to when you submit your application.
During its meetings, the committee must have discussed and worked on resolving issues related to children within your local body's jurisdiction.
Your local body needs to ensure that space is available on its premises for the committee to hold its meetings whenever needed.

How To Apply

Interested local bodies need to submit an application in the prescribed format. This format is usually made available when the scheme's announcement is released. Along with the application, you must submit documents that showcase the activities of your Child Committee.

Applications should be addressed and submitted 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.

Applications should generally be submitted within six months from the start of the financial year.

What You Need to Submit

Documents that clearly show the activities undertaken by the Child Committee.

FAQ’s

What happens if no Child Committee in a Taluka is found suitable for an award?

If the Selection Committee reviews the Child Committees in a particular taluka and doesn't find any that meet the required standards for the award, then no award will be given for that taluka.

What is the role of the Director of Women & Child Development in this scheme?

The Director of Women & Child Development is the main authority who approves the grants under this scheme. They make the final decision to sanction the financial aid to the eligible local bodies, based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee.

Who makes up the Selection Committee and what do they do?

The Selection Committee includes the Secretary (WCD) as the Chairperson, and the Director of Women & Child Development as the Member Secretary. Two Social Workers, nominated by the Government, are also part of the committee. Their job is to carefully examine and decide which Child Committee in each taluka has performed the best, and then recommend them for the award.

Can I receive the GVMCCGS grant in parts?

No, the grant under the GVMCCGS is a one-time payment. It will be given to the selected local body in a single instalment within three months.

What is the purpose of the Village and Municipal Child Committees?

These committees are formed under Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004. Their main job is to discuss and find solutions for issues concerning children within the area covered by the local body.

Are there any special requirements for the space provided for committee meetings?

Yes, the local body needs to make sure that suitable space is available within its premises for the Child Committee to hold its meetings whenever necessary.

What is the financial grant for under the GVMCCGS?

The grant of ₹10,000/- awarded under this scheme is specifically for covering the administrative costs associated with organizing the activities of the Child Committee.

How is the grant money transferred?

All payments are processed electronically. The money will be directly transferred to the bank account of the eligible local body.

Could you explain the selection process for these awards?

A Selection Committee, led by the Secretary (WCD) and including the Director (WCD) as Member Secretary, along with two nominated Social Workers, will review the performance of Child Committees. They will identify the best one in each taluka and recommend them for the award. The Director of Women & Child Development has the final authority to sanction these grants.

What proof of activities do I need to submit with my application?

You need to submit documents that demonstrate the various activities carried out by your local body's Child Committee.

When is the deadline to submit the application for the grant?

Applications for the GVMCCGS grant should typically be submitted within six months from the beginning of the financial year.

How does a local body apply for this grant?

Local bodies need to submit their application in the specified format, along with documents proving their Child Committee's activities. The application should be sent 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.