Sarkari Yojana
Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme For Seafarers
About Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme For Seafarers
Offered by the Home Department, Government of Goa, the “Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme for Seafarers” gives beneficiaries financial support through a Gross Pension of ₹ 2,500/- every month. It is meant for retired seamen who have reached 60 years of age or more.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme For Seafarers, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Indian citizenship is required
Indian citizenship is required.
Applicants must be retired seamen, meaning they worked…
Applicants must be retired seamen, meaning they worked on board a ship and have since retired.
Seamen declared unfit for sea service on medical…
Seamen declared unfit for sea service on medical grounds before retirement can also apply.
A retired seaman must be at least 60…
A retired seaman must be at least 60 years old.
On compassionate grounds, a deceased Seaman's widow may…
On compassionate grounds, a deceased Seaman's widow may also qualify, as long as she has lived in Goa for 15 years and her yearly income from all sources is not more than ₹ 1,20,000/-.
The beneficiary must be a bonafide resident of…
The beneficiary must be a bonafide resident of Goa by birth; otherwise, the birth must be registered in Goa, or at least one parent of the beneficiary must have been born in Goa.
A total of 120 months of actual on-board…
A total of 120 months of actual on-board service is needed, with breaks of up to 6 months being condoned when the service period is calculated. NOTE: The 120-month actual service condition does not apply to beneficiaries declared unfit for sea service on medical grounds before retirement, or to a deceased beneficiary's widow applying on compassionate grounds.
Benefits Provided
Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme For Seafarers provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Beneficiaries receive financial support as a Gross Pension…
Beneficiaries receive financial support as a Gross Pension of ₹ 2,500/- per month. NOTE: Anyone already drawing a monthly pension under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme / Griha Aadhaar Scheme / Kala Samman Scheme that is lower than the Gross Pension offered under these schemes will be paid only the difference between the two Gross Pension amounts.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) / Seafarers Identity Document…
Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) / Seafarers Identity Document from the competent authority, showing the service record.
Proof of age of the Seaman / deceased…
Proof of age of the Seaman / deceased Seaman: a Birth Certificate from the competent authority or a School Leaving Certificate.
A Medical Certificate from the competent authority proving…
A Medical Certificate from the competent authority proving invalidation from sea service on medical grounds.
The seaman's Death Certificate from the competent authority…
The seaman's Death Certificate from the competent authority (for widows only).
A Marriage Certificate from the competent authority proving…
A Marriage Certificate from the competent authority proving the applicant was the deceased seaman's spouse (for widows only).
An Income Certificate from the competent authority
An Income Certificate from the competent authority.
A Residence Certificate from the competent authority
A Residence Certificate from the competent authority.
A Life Certificate signed by any Gazetted Officer…
A Life Certificate signed by any Gazetted Officer (to be filed with the application at the
Office of the Commissioner for NRI Affairs, and…
Office of the Commissioner for NRI Affairs, and thereafter each year before 31st March at the bank from which the pension is drawn).
An affidavit on ₹ 50/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper…
An affidavit on ₹ 50/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper sworn before the competent authority.
Voter Identity Card from the competent authority
Voter Identity Card from the competent authority.
Aadhaar Card from the competent authority
Aadhaar Card from the competent authority.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme For Seafarers through the offline application process outlined below.
Approach the NRI Commission
Approach the NRI Commission.
Print the application form proforma , or collect…
Print the application form proforma , or collect a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Enter details in every mandatory field, paste a…
Enter details in every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph and sign across it, then attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Deliver the completed, signed form and the documents…
Deliver the completed, signed form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.