Atal Asra Yojana
This scheme can be applied for at the Village Panchayat level in Goa, with Panchayats assisting in documentation, verification, and guiding applicants through the process. The final processing and sanctioning of financial assistance under Atal Asra Yojana are handled by the Department of Social Welfare or Tribal Welfare depending on the category.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card (identity proof)
- Residence certificate (issued by the Village Panchayat)
- Income certificate (family annual income should be ≤ ₹3,00,000)
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants)
- Land ownership documents (Form I & XIV or equivalent)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landowner, if applicable
- Mundkar Order or Panchayat reconstruction license
- Detailed estimate of house construction/repair from a Chartered Engineer or Architect
- Passport-sized photograph
- Sanction orders from any previous housing schemes like IAY or RAY (if any)
Informative Blog
The Atal Asra Yojana is a housing support scheme run by the Government of Goa aimed at providing financial assistance to economically weaker sections, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), for construction, reconstruction, or repairs of houses.
Under this scheme:
- Financial assistance up to ₹3,00,000 is provided for the construction or reconstruction of a new house.
- Financial assistance up to ₹1,50,000 is available for repairing an existing house.
- The scheme seeks to improve living conditions by enabling vulnerable families to build safe and durable homes.
Eligibility criteria include:
- Being a resident of Goa belonging to eligible communities (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
- Family income not exceeding ₹3,00,000 per annum.
- Ownership or legal rights over the land where the house is to be constructed or repaired.
The Village Panchayat plays a crucial role as a local facilitator, helping applicants gather and verify required documents, providing residence certification, and guiding them in filling the application forms. The application is submitted offline at the relevant department offices, such as the Department of Social Welfare for SC/OBC/EWS or the Department of Tribal Welfare for ST families.
This scheme complements other housing programs in Goa, targeting the specific needs of socially and economically disadvantaged groups to ensure better living standards.
For official information and to initiate the application process, applicants may visit the respective offices or contact their Village Panchayat office for assistance.
Official resources for further information:
- Goa Directorate of Social Welfare: https://socialwelfare.goa.gov.in
- Department of Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Goa
- Village Panchayat offices across Goa