Educational Assistance (ANBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Educational Assistance” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board ANBOCWWB , Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, an educational allowance will be provided to the son or daughter of a registered construction worker who is studying in any class from Class I to Post Graduate Level/Professional Course.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• > **Education Allowance shall be provided at the following rates:**
• **Sl. No.****Class/Course****Amount of Educational Assistance**1Class 1 to 5₹300/- per month2Class 6 to 8₹400/- per month3Class 9 to 12₹700/- per month4Diploma/Graduate Studies₹900/- per month5Vocational Training through ITI₹900/- per month6Post Graduate Studies₹2,000/- per month7MBBS/BEMBBS/BE/Professional Course the Board shall incur the entire cost of study for meritorious students, on a case to case basis subject to approval of Andaman &amp;amp;amp;amp; Nicobar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman &amp;amp; Nicobar Islands.
2. The applicant should be engaged in any building &amp;amp; other construction work.
3. The applicant should be registered under the A&amp;amp;N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4. The applicant should have an active membership of the Board.
5. The son or daughter of the applicant/registered worker should be enrolled in any grade from Class I to Post Graduate Level/Professional Course.

Required Documents
• Passport size photograph
• Proof of age
• Identity proof
• Details of EPF, if any
• Proof of address
• 90 Days Work Duration Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Bank account details
• Any other document as required
• Registration ID Card of Worker
• Identity proof of worker i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Latest Subscription Receipt
• Educational certificate of student
• Address proof
• Certificate from the school/institution
• Bank account details of worker/Copy of passbook
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the benefits provided under the Educational Assistance Scheme?
A: The benefits include monthly educational allowances ranging from [?]300/- to [?]2000/- depending on the level of education or course pursued by the student.

Q: Who is eligible to avail of the benefits of the Scheme?
A: To be eligible, the applicant must be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, engaged in construction work, registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and have active membership with the Board.

Q: What grades or levels of education are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers education from Class I to Post Graduate Level/Professional Course, including diploma, vocational training through ITI, postgraduate studies, and professional courses like MBBS/BE.

Q: Is there any provision for meritorious students pursuing MBBS/BE or professional courses?
A: Yes, for meritorious students pursuing MBBS/BE or professional courses, the Board may incur the entire cost of study on a case-to-case basis, subject to approval.

Q: How is the educational assistance disbursed to the beneficiaries?
A: The assistance is disbursed directly to the registered construction worker's bank account.

Q: How can one apply for the Educational Assistance Scheme?
A: The applicant can visit and apply online through the Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do

Q: What documents are required for applying to the scheme?
A: Documents such as proof of residency, proof of engagement in construction work, registration details with the Board, and educational documents of the student are typically required.