Atal Asra Yojana: Housing Assistance for Goa’s Scheduled Tribes

The Atal Asra Yojana, introduced by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa, aims to provide financial assistance to individuals from Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities in Goa for housing-related needs. This includes construction, reconstruction, and repairs of homes, thereby improving living conditions for eligible beneficiaries.


Benefits of the Scheme

  1. For New Construction/Reconstruction: Financial assistance of up to ₹3,00,000.
  2. For Repairs: Financial assistance of ₹1,50,000.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Community: Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribes community of Goa.
  2. Income Limit: Family’s annual income must not exceed ₹3,00,000.
  3. Residency: The applicant must be a resident of Goa.

Application Process

Offline Steps:

  1. Visit the Department Office:
    • Address:
      Department of Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Goa,
      Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa, 403001.
  2. Obtain the Application Form:
    • Take a printout of the proforma available online or collect a hard copy from the office.
  3. Complete the Form:
    • Fill in all mandatory details, attach a passport-sized photo (signed across), and self-attest required documents.
  4. Submit the Application:
    • Submit the duly filled form along with supporting documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Tribal Welfare.

Documents Required

General Documents:

  1. Affidavit in the prescribed format.
  2. House Tax Receipt.
  3. Income Certificate.
  4. Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate issued by a competent authority.
  5. Sanction Order under JAY/RAY (if applicable).
  6. Detailed estimate from a registered Engineer/Architect/Contractor.
  7. Bank passbook copy.
  8. Recent photograph of the existing house with the applicant.
  9. Aadhaar Card copy.
  10. Ration Card copy.
  11. Mandate Form.

Additional Documents for New Construction/Reconstruction:

  1. Ownership documents or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landowner.
  2. Construction license issued by a competent authority.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the purpose of the Atal Asra Yojana?
    • To provide financial aid to Scheduled Tribes in Goa for housing needs, including construction, reconstruction, and repairs.
  2. Who is eligible for the scheme?
    • Individuals from Scheduled Tribes in Goa with a family income of ₹3,00,000 or less annually.
  3. What financial assistance is available?
    • ₹3,00,000 for new construction/reconstruction and ₹1,50,000 for repairs.
  4. Can an applicant avail both construction and repair benefits?
    • No, the applicant can avail benefits only for one type of assistance under the scheme.
  5. What additional documents are needed for new construction?
    • Ownership documents or NOC and a construction license from the competent authority.
  6. Does the scheme accept online applications?
    • No, applications must be submitted offline to the Department of Tribal Welfare.
  7. What is the full form of GSIDC?
    • Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation.

Contact Information

  • Department Address:
    Department of Tribal Welfare, Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa, 403001.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top