Goa Kanya Dhan Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Education is one of the most powerful tools for social and economic upliftment. However, many students face financial and social challenges that make it difficult to continue their studies after school. This challenge is often seen when students move to higher secondary education, where extra support becomes important.

To support such students, the Government of Goa introduced the Kanya Dhan Scheme for girl students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) communities. The scheme aims to encourage educational continuity and ensure that eligible students receive the support they need to complete their studies.

Under this scheme, every SC girl student who has successfully passed the 10th Standard and is enrolled in the 11th Standard is registered as a beneficiary. Upon successfully passing the 12th Standard Board Examination (or its equivalent), she becomes eligible for a one-time financial assistance of ₹25,000. This amount is provided as a fixed deposit in her name, encouraging both educational continuity and financial security. Applications for the scheme are submitted online through the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, making the process accessible and streamlined.

The Government of Goa's commitment to student welfare extends beyond this initiative. The same portal also hosts several other scholarship and assistance schemes for students from Scheduled Tribes, OBC (Dhangar), Divyang (disabled) categories, and other eligible groups. Of these, some schemes are Eklavya Prashikshan Yojana, Parrikar Goa Scholars Scheme, and Bursary Scheme.

Scheme Benefits

• ₹25,000 is provided as financial assistance in the form of a Fixed Deposit (FD), created jointly in the name of the girl child and a government-nominated officer.
• The amount is disbursed only after the girl passes the 12th Standard or an equivalent examination.
• The benefit is limited to a maximum of two girl children per family.

Note: If the girl fails to pass within the prescribed time limit, the money is forfeited and credited to the Government Treasury.

Eligibility Requirements

• For Application:
  • The applicant must be a female student.
  • She must belong to a Scheduled Caste community.
  • SC girl students who have passed the 10th Standard and are studying in the 11th Standard are eligible to apply under this scheme.
  • She must be studying in the 11th Standard in any stream such as Science, Arts, Commerce, Vocational, or ITI.
  • A maximum of 2 girl children from the same family are entitled under this scheme.
• For Disbursal of Benefits:
  • The applicant must pass the 12th Standard Board examination or its equivalent within three attempts or within two years of the first attempt, whichever is earlier.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (Scheduled Caste)
• Income Certificate
• Passport Size Photograph
• Copy of Ration Card

Steps to Apply

Goa Kanya Dhan Scheme application is accepted online only through the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Online Registration

• First, you need to visit the official website of the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal and click "Register" at the top right corner.
• Go to the Student Registration section and click on "click here".
• The student registration form will open on your screen.
• Here, you need to fill in your details like Name, Gender, Category (SC), Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Address, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
• Create a password of 8 to 15 characters and confirm it.
• Click Register and confirm the pop-up. Your User ID and Password will be sent to your phone number via SMS.

Submit Application Form

• Visit the Goa CM Scholarship Portal and click Login. Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha code. After logging in, a list of eligible schemes will be displayed.
• Now navigate to the Kanya Dhan Scheme.
• Click Apply in the side navigation bar, then click Fresh Application.
• Fill in all mandatory fields of the Application Form carefully.
• Upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
• Click Submit to send your application to your school for verification.
• Once the application form is submitted, your school will verify your application and forward it to the Directorate.
• If there is any issue, the school may return the application to you for correction and resubmission.
• Once approved, the Fixed Deposit of Rs. 25,000/- will be created in your name upon passing Class 12.
• To track your application, you do not need to contact your school or any other authority.
• You can directly log in to the portal and click on "Track Application" in the side navigation bar.
• Enter your Aadhaar Number and Date of Birth, then click "Submit" to view your application status.

Key Details

Take care of these before submitting your application to avoid delays:

• Ensure your Aadhaar details are accurate and up to date
• Keep your Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, and Ration Card ready
• Make sure all documents are clear and readable before uploading
• Your application must be submitted through the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal
• Your school or institution will verify your application after submission — ensure they are registered on the portal
• If your school is not registered, request them to get registered using their UDISE/AISHE Code

Relevant Links

• Goa Chief Minister Scholarship Portal
• Goa Kanya Dhan Scheme Registration
• Goa Kanya Dhan Scheme Login
• Track Kanya Dham Application Status
• Kanya Dhan Scheme details
• Kanya Dhan Scheme Notification

Contact Information

• Goa CM Scholarship Portal Phone Number