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Introduced in the year 2015-16, the
scheme "Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants and Awards
Scheme (GVMCCGS)" covers all the Village and Municipal Child Committees
set up under Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004 by the local bodies
as per provisions of the rules. The winner is awarded an annual financial grant
of ₹ 10,000/- towards administrative expenses incurred on organizing the
activities of the Committee. The applicant should be the concerned local body
i.e. a Panchayat or a Municipal Local Body.
Benefits
Amount: An annual financial grant of
₹ 10,000/- towards administrative expenses incurred on organizing the
activities of the Committee.
Instalments: The grant will be
released in a single instalment within three months.
Mode: All payments will be made only
through electronic transfers favouring the local body concerned.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be the concerned local body i.e. a Panchayat or a Municipal local body.
- The applicant should have established a Village or Municipal Child Committee as prescribed under Rule 7 of The Goa Children's Homes Rules, 2004.
- The Committee should have met at least once in the last three months prior to submission of the application.
- The Committee should have met to discuss and resolve the issues relating to children within the jurisdiction of the local body.
- The concerned local body should have provided the space for facilitating sittings of the Committee in its premises as and when required.
Application Process
Offline
The application as per the prescribed
format (made available at the time of the release of the press note), along
with the supporting documents showing the activities of the Child Committee of
the Local Body, shall be addressed/submitted directly to:
The Director, Directorate of Women
And Child Development, Panaji-Goa, 2nd floor, Old Education Building, 18th June
Road, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.
Applicant
The application should be submitted
only by the following -
1.
The Village Panchayat.
(a) The proposal be signed by its Secretary,
along with the resolution of the Panchayat Body.
(b) The proposal should be duly recommended by
the concerned Block Development Officer.
2.
The Municipality.
(a) The proposal be signed by its Chief
Executive, along with the resolution of the body.
Deadline
The application shall be submitted
within six months from the commencement of the financial year.
Documents Required
Documents showing the activities of
the Child Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens If The Selection
Committee Does Not Find Any Suitable Child Committee For An Award In A
Particular Taluka?
If the Selection Committee does not
find any Child Committee that meets the criteria for receiving the award in a
specific taluka, no award shall be given in that taluka.
What Is The Significance Of The
Director Of Women & Child Development In The GVMCCGS Grant Process?
The Director of Women & Child
Development holds the position of the competent Sanctioning Authority for the
grants under the GVMCCGS. This authority is responsible for sanctioning the
financial grants to the eligible local bodies based on the recommendations made
by the Selection Committee.
Who Constitutes The Selection
Committee For The GVMCCGS Awards, And What Is Their Role In The Selection
Process?
The Selection Committee is comprised
of the Chairperson, who is the Secretary (WCD), and the Member Secretary, who
is the Director of Women & Child Development. Additionally, two Social
Workers nominated by the Government are part of the committee. Their role is to
scrutinize and adjudge the best performing Child Committee for each taluka and
recommend them for the release of the award.
Can The GVMCCGS Grant Be Availed In
Multiple Installments?
No, the GVMCCGS grant will be
released in a single instalment within three months.
Can You Explain The Purpose Of The
Village And Municipal Child Committees Established Under Rule 7 Of The Goa
Children's Homes Rules, 2004?
The Village and Municipal Child Committees
are established to discuss and resolve issues relating to children within the
jurisdiction of the local body as per the provisions of Rule 7 of The Goa
Children's Homes Rules, 2004.
Are There Any Specific Requirements
For The Space Provided By The Local Body For The Child Committee?
The local body should provide the
space for facilitating sittings of the Child Committee in its premises as and
when required.
Can You Explain The Purpose Of The
Financial Grant Provided Under The GVMCCGS?
The financial grant of ₹10,000/-
provided under the GVMCCGS is meant to cover the administrative expenses
incurred on organizing the activities of the Child Committee.
What Is The Mode Of Payment For The
GVMCCGS Grant?
All payments will be made only
through electronic transfers favouring the concerned local body.
How Is The Selection Process
Conducted For The GVMCCGS Awards?
The Selection Committee Chaired by
Secretary (WCD) and Director, WCD being its Member Secretary along with two
Social Workers to be nominated by the Government shall scrutinize and adjudge
the best performing Child Committee for each taluka and recommend them for
release of the award. The Director, Women & Child Development shall be the
competent Sanctioning Authority for these grants.
What Documents Need To Be Submitted
Along With The GVMCCGS Application?
Documents showing the activities of
the Child Committee.
Can You Clarify The Deadline For
Submitting The GVMCCGS Application?
The application shall be submitted
within six months from the commencement of the financial year.
How Can A Local Body Apply For The
GVMCCGS Grant?
The application as per the prescribed
format (made available at the time of the release of the press note), along
with the supporting documents showing the activities of the Child Committee of
the Local Body shall be addressed/submitted directly to: The Director,
Directorate of Women And Child Development, Panaji-Goa, 2nd floor, Old
Education Building, 18th June Road, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.
Sources And References
Guidelines (Page 34) CLICK HERE
Rule 7 Of The Goa Children's Homes Rules 2004 CLICK HERE
Citizen's Charter CLICK HERE
