Scheme To Support Orphan Child/Children Of Widows Belonging To Scheduled Tribe Community
The scheme aims to provide crucial financial support for food, clothing, and shelter to children of widows and orphans belonging to the ST community Benefits include a monthly fixed maintenance allowance of ₹1,500/- for a widow’s child or ₹2,000/- for an orphan.
At a glance
| Level | State government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Government of Goa |
| States and UTs | Goa |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Allowance, Orphan, Widow, Scheduled Tribe, Guardian, Child, Financial Assistance |
Before you apply
Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.
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