The Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, on October 23, 2026, issued the Scheme for Rehabilitation of Acid Attack Victims.
The following has been stated: -
•The Government of Goa has notified the Scheme for Rehabilitation of Acid Attack Victims to provide immediate relief, medical treatment, and long-term rehabilitation to acid attack survivors residing in the State.
•Eligible victims may receive immediate financial assistance of ₹25,000, with an additional rehabilitation grant of up to ₹75,000, subject to verification.
•The Scheme provides 100% financial support for medically necessary treatment in Government or approved hospitals, including reconstructive and plastic surgeries, and facilitates referrals to specialist centres outside Goa where required.
•It also aims to support psychological counselling, education, employment, disability-related benefits and legal assistance.
•The Scheme seeks to promote the dignity, social inclusion and economic independence of survivors, irrespective of pending criminal proceedings.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: 2/18/2025-26/DEPwD/1112 of 2025/Part/1017]
