The Government of Goa has introduced a comprehensive support
scheme titled “Scheme for Persons with Benchmark Disability
Requiring High Support,” aimed at enhancing the quality of
life for individuals with significant disabilities. This
initiative, notified under the Department for Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities, seeks to provide financial assistance
and support for the independent living and well-being of
beneficiaries. The scheme, published in the Official Gazette on May
15, 2025, is a significant step towards promoting economic
self-reliance among persons with disabilities.
The scheme is notified under the powers conferred by the
Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, as per the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. This Act aims to
promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities and
ensure their full participation in society. The scheme is designed
to provide financial assistance to persons with
