Pramod Sawanthas, the Chief Minister of Goa, launched the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana Goa Scheme 2024, which aims to provide women in the state with business opportunities to empower them. In the state, there are over 4,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) that are all qualified to open their food service stations to provide wholesome meals to Goa’s government and semi-government departments. On the occasion of the third anniversary of the Swayampurna Goa Mission, the government announced this Scheme. In this article, we will go over the scheme in detail, including the Overview, Highlights, Objectives, Benefits, and Features, as well as how to apply for the scheme.

This Scheme has been announced to empower women. The contract for running canteens and providing food will be awarded to women’s voluntary groups in government offices, autonomous organizations, corporations, boards, and systems, among others. Food will be required to be provided at reasonable and government-set rates. To take advantage of this opportunity, group drivers must submit an application to the Rural Development System in the prescribed format. The canteens will be handed over to these groups as soon as their contracts expire.

Details of CM Annapurna Goa Yojana 

The objective of the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana Goa Scheme

The Scheme’s objectives are as follows:

• Another goal of the scheme is to empower women in the state by allowing them to start their canteen.
• The goal is to provide job opportunities for women who work in Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
• The scheme provides a platform for female entrepreneurs to run canteens and catering services in government and semi-government establishments.

Benefits & Features

• This Scheme was designed for state women to give them a platform to become self-sufficient and start their canteen businesses.
• Women will gain experience in the food catering industry through this program and will be better prepared to open their food canteen businesses in the future.
• The scheme is only for women who want to start their business canteen and meet certain criteria.
• Women in the state have the opportunity to improve their financial situation.
• The state government intends to provide benefits to over 4,000 Self-Help Groups to allow them to start their own canteen business.
• It will provide employment opportunities for the state’s unemployed citizens.

Eligibility Criteria

• To apply for the scheme, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.
• Self-Help Groups are only permitted to operate one Food Canteen in each department under this scheme.
• SHGs must be registered with the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) or the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM).
• Applicants must be Goa state permanent residents.
• Women who belong to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are eligible.

Required Documents

• Domicile Certificate
• Bank Account Details
• Office Address of SHGs
• Mobile Number
• Identity Proof
• Registration Certificate of SHGs
• Members Details

Steps to Apply for Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana Goa Scheme

Because the application process is done offline, please follow the steps below to apply for this scheme:

• Create an application in which you describe your job, bank information, and Self-Help Group information.
• Attach all required documents to the Application form.
• Apply to the Rural Development Department.
• Contact information for the Rural Development Department is provided below.

Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana Goa Tender Duration

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are granted a license for a maximum of three years to those who wish to provide meals for government and semi-government organizations. If a specific Women’s Self-Help Group wishes to extend this period, it may do so for an additional two years.

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