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Goa · Senior / Widow / Disabled / PensionAlso known as: Dayanand Social Security Scheme · Dayanand Social Security Yojana · Dayanand Social Security Scheme Goa · दयानंद सामाजिक सुरक्षा योजना — DSSS
| Scheme | Dayanand Social Security Scheme — DSSS (Goa) |
|---|---|
| For | Senior / Widow / Disabled / Pension |
| Where | Goa |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹30,000 |
| Department | Goa Dept. of Social Welfare |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
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Resident of Goa.
Monthly pension for vulnerable groups — Elderly (60–79 years): ₹2,000/month; Elderly (80+ years): ₹2,500/month; Widows: ₹2,000/month; Persons with Disability (40%+): ₹2,500/month; Destitute/Orphans: ₹2,000/month; paid directly to bank account; for Goa domicile residents with income below the prescribed threshold (about ₹30,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Age Proof (Birth Certificate / Voter ID) — for elderly, Death Certificate of husband + Marriage Certificate — for widows, Disability Certificate (40%+, issued by Medical Board) — for disabled, Goa Domicile Certificate (15 years), Bank Account (Aadhaar-linked), Income Certificate, Two Passport Photos, BPL Card (if applicable).
Apply online on the official website: https://socialwelfare.goa.gov.in/
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