Goa Mukhya Mantri Janjatiya Mhaje Ghar Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Having a legally recognised home is important for long-term housing security, but the cost of purchasing or regularising a dwelling house and land can be difficult for some families to afford. To reduce this financial burden for Goa's Scheduled Tribe (ST) families, the Government of Goa has introduced the Mukhya Mantri Janjatiya Mhaje Ghar Yojana.

The scheme provides financial assistance as reimbursement to eligible ST beneficiaries who have already availed the benefit of the Mhaje Ghar Yojana framework for purchasing or regularising their dwelling house with land. The assistance is linked to the amount paid under the applicable Mhaje Ghar route and is subject to the prescribed conditions.

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries can receive 100% reimbursement up to ₹1 lakh for pre-1972 houses and 50% reimbursement up to ₹1 lakh for post-1972 houses. This support is intended to make it easier for eligible ST families to meet the financial requirement associated with securing legal rights over their existing homes.

The main objective of the scheme is to provide targeted financial support to eligible ST families so that the cost of purchasing or regularising their dwelling house with land does not become a barrier to obtaining legally recognised housing rights under the Mhaje Ghar framework.

If you are an eligible Scheduled Tribe person in Goa and have already paid the required amount for purchasing or regularising your dwelling house with land under an eligible Mhaje Ghar route, you can apply for reimbursement under the Mukhya Mantri Janjatiya Mhaje Ghar Yojana. Make sure you meet the income and other eligibility conditions and keep all required documents ready before submitting the application.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Eligible ST beneficiaries can receive reimbursement towards the amount paid for purchasing or regularising their dwelling house with land.
• The maximum financial assistance available under the scheme is ₹1 lakh.
• Pre-1972 houses are eligible for 100% reimbursement, subject to the maximum assistance limit.
• Post-1972 houses are eligible for 50% reimbursement, subject to the maximum assistance limit.
• The sanctioned assistance is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community in the State of Goa.
• The total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹5 lakh.
• The applicant must have already availed the benefit of the Mhaje Ghar Scheme under one of the eligible legal routes.
• The applicant must have an order issued by the competent authority confirming the purchase or regularisation of the dwelling house with land.
• The applicant must submit the prescribed application form along with the required supporting documents.

Eligible Mhaje Ghar Routes

Financial assistance under this scheme is available to eligible ST beneficiaries who have availed the benefit of the Mhaje Ghar framework through any of the following routes:

1. Article 372-B of the Goa Legislative Diploma No. 2070 dated 15 April 1961, as amended in 2025.
2. Section 38A of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968, as amended in 2025.
3. 20-Point Programme Scheme under Section 21 of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968, as applicable under the relevant Government policy.
4. Section 3 of the Goa Regularization of Unauthorized Construction (Amendment) Act, 2025.

Financial Assistance

The assistance is provided as reimbursement towards the amount paid for the purchase or regularisation of the dwelling house with land, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with the following documents:

• Order issued by the Competent Authority for purchase or regularisation of the dwelling house with land
• Challan or receipt showing payment made under the Mhaje Ghar scheme
• House Tax receipt
• Photograph of the existing house along with the applicant
• Income Certificate
• Scheduled Tribe Certificate issued by the competent authority of Goa
• Bank Passbook copy or Mandate Form
• Copy of Ration Card
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Prescribed declaration regarding the authenticity of the information and documents submitted

How to Apply

The application process under the Mukhya Mantri Janjatiya Mhaje Ghar Yojana is offline.

1. Applicants can obtain the prescribed Annexure-A application form from the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Panaji, or the concerned Deputy Director of Tribal Welfare office.
2. Fill in the form carefully with the required personal, income and Mhaje Ghar-related details.
3. Keep the required supporting documents ready, including the Mhaje Ghar purchase or regularisation order, payment receipt, income certificate and ST certificate, along with other prescribed documents.
4. Submit the completed application form along with the supporting documents to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Panaji, or the concerned Deputy Director of Tribal Welfare office.
5. The submitted application and documents will be examined by the concerned authority to verify the applicant's eligibility and the details provided.
6. Once the application is approved, the eligible reimbursement amount will be credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Application Process After Submission

1. The submitted application and supporting documents are examined by the concerned authority.
2. The eligibility of the applicant and the order relating to purchase or regularisation of the dwelling house with land are verified.
3. The payment documents, income certificate, ST certificate and bank details are checked.
4. If the application meets the prescribed conditions, it is placed for sanction by the competent authority.
5. After sanction, the approved reimbursement amount is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.

Validity of the Scheme

• The scheme will initially remain in force for two years from the date of its notification.
• The Government may extend its validity as required.

Important Points to Remember

• The scheme is specifically for eligible Scheduled Tribe persons of Goa.
• The annual family income must not exceed ₹5 lakh.
• Assistance is provided as reimbursement, not as an advance.
• Pre-1972 houses are eligible for 100% reimbursement up to ₹1 lakh.
• Post-1972 houses are eligible for 50% reimbursement up to ₹1 lakh.
• The applicant must first have availed the benefit under an eligible Mhaje Ghar route.
• The application must be submitted in the prescribed form along with the required documents.
• The sanctioned amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.
• False information or documents may result in recovery of the assistance and other applicable legal action.
• This scheme is separate from the main Mhaje Ghar Yojana. The main scheme provides the legal route for purchasing or regularising eligible houses and land, while this scheme provides financial reimbursement to eligible ST beneficiaries.

Important Links

• Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa Portal
• Mukhya Mantri Janjatiya Mhaje Ghar Yojana – Official Gazette
• Government of Goa
• GoaOnline Portal
• Goa Mukhya Mantri Janjatiya Mhaje Ghar Yojana Application Form

Contact Details

Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa

• Office Address: Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji, Goa
• Telephone: 08322438024
• Email: [email protected]

For Individual Applications: Applicants should contact the concerned Deputy Director of Tribal Welfare for assistance regarding their individual application.