Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Description
The “Educational Assistance” scheme was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board A.B.O.C.W.W.B , Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, educational assistance/scholarship will be provided to the children of the registered construction workers who are studying in Class I to Post Graduate, to lay greater emphasis on education. Further, if the children of the construction workers pursue higher study in the Government Institution of IIT/Engineering /Medical etc. then the entire expenses will be borne by the Board on submission of proper documents from the Institution.

Benefits
• Educational Assistance under the scheme is as follows:-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant student should be a permanent resident of Assam.
2. The applicant’s parent should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
3. The applicant’s parent should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4. The parent of the applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
5. The students should be enrolled in educational programs from Class I to higher study levels.

Required Documents
• ABOCWWB ID Card
• Applicant's Passport size Photograph
• Affidavit by the Parent
• Letter from the institute signed by the head of the Institute
• Attested copy of the pass certificate from the head of the Institution
• Attested copy of the marksheet of the exam
• Copy of Payslip of Account Paybook
• Caste Certificate (Other than General category)
• Attested Copy of Admission Slip
• Attested Copy of Certificate from the institute signed by the head of the Institute
• Any other relevant documents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to benefit from the Educational Assistance scheme?
A: Children of registered construction workers studying in Class I to higher study levels are eligible for educational assistance.

Q: What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
A: Under this scheme, educational assistance/scholarship will be provided to the children of the registered construction workers, to lay greater emphasis on education.

Q: How does the scheme support higher education in government institutions?
A: For children of construction workers pursuing higher education in government institutions such as IIT, Engineering, Medical, etc., the Board covers the entire expenses.

Q: Can the scheme be availed if the parent is in a different occupation?
A: No, eligibility is restricted to children whose parents are engaged in building and other construction work.

Q: What is the residency requirement for applicants?
A: Applicant students must be permanent residents of Assam to qualify for the scheme.

Q: Is registration with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board mandatory?
A: Yes, the applicant's parent must be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: The eligible applicants may apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/