Laadli Laxmi Yojana (Goa) — Financial Benefit for Girl Child – How to Apply & Benefits

What is Laadli Laxmi Yojana (Goa)?

The Laadli Laxmi Yojana is a girl child welfare scheme by the Government of Goa under the Directorate of Women and Child Development. It provides financial benefits to families on the birth of a girl child, with payments at key milestones — birth, school admission, and age 18 — to encourage girls' education and well-being.

Who is Eligible?

1. Girl child born in Goa to Goan residents
2. Residency: Parents must be residents of Goa for at least 15 years
3. Income: Annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000
4. Registration: Birth must be registered in Goa
5. Family Limit: Maximum two girl children per family
6. Family Planning: Parents must have adopted family planning norms (after second child)

Benefits

Exact amounts may vary — check dwcd.goa.gov.in for the latest notification.

Documents Required

• Birth Certificate of the girl child
• Aadhaar Card of parents and child (when available)
• Goa Residence Certificate (15 years) of parents
• Income Certificate (family income ≤ ₹3,00,000)
• Bank Account (in girl child's or mother's name)
• Passport-size photographs
• School enrollment proof (for education milestone claims)
• Family planning certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply — Step-by-Step

Online Application

1. Visit goaonline.gov.in
2. Register / Login
3. Navigate to Women & Child Development → Laadli Laxmi Yojana
4. Fill application with girl child's birth details, parents' info, income
5. Upload Birth Certificate, residence proof, income certificate
6. Submit and note application number
7. Track status on Goa Online

Offline Application

1. Visit the DWCD Office or Mamlatdar Office
2. Collect the Laadli Laxmi form
3. Fill and attach documents
4. Submit to the designated officer
5. Get acknowledgement

Claiming Milestone Benefits

1. When the girl reaches each education milestone, submit the school enrollment proof
2. Apply for the next installment through the DWCD office or Goa Online
3. Benefit is released after verification

Processing Time

• Application: 30-60 days for initial approval
• FD Creation: After approval, FD is created in girl's name
• Milestone Payments: On submission of education proof

Important Tips

1. Register Early: Apply as soon as the girl child is born
2. Keep All Documents: Birth certificate, school enrollment proofs are needed at each milestone
3. 15-Year Residency: Parents must have 15 years of Goa residence
4. Education is Key: Benefits are linked to education milestones — keep the girl enrolled in school
5. Two Girls Only: Maximum benefit for two girl children per family

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How much total benefit does a girl child get?

Approximately ₹25,000+ across milestones, plus FD maturity value at age 18.

Q2. Can I apply for both daughters?

Yes, benefits are available for up to two girl children per family.

Q3. What is the income limit?

Annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000.

Q4. Is the scheme only for Goan residents?

Yes, parents must be residents of Goa for at least 15 years.

Q5. When can the FD be withdrawn?

When the girl turns 18 years and is unmarried.

Q6. Do I need to apply separately for each milestone?

Yes, submit education proof at each milestone to claim the next installment.

Q7. How do I apply?

Apply online at goaonline.gov.in or visit the DWCD office.

This guide is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the Government of Goa. Visit dwcd.goa.gov.in for official details.