Educational Assistance for Government Recognised Diploma Courses

Description
The Educational Assistance for Government Recognised Diploma Courses scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board MBOCWW , Labour Department Maharashtra. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to children of registered construction workers, providing ₹20,000/- per year for diploma courses and ₹25,000/- per year for postgraduate diploma courses.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance For:
• Government Recognized Diploma Courses- ₹20,000/-
• Postgraduate Diploma Courses- ₹25,000/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
2. The applicant should be a child or spouse of a registered construction worker.
3. The construction worker should be registered under the MBOCWW.
4. The applicant must be enrolled in a government-recognized diploma or postgraduate diploma course.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor Officer.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photo.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Identity Card of Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• Bank Passbook.
• Marksheet/School Certificate of passing in the previous academic level.
• Acknowledgment/Bonafide for admission in the current academic year.
• Proof of Residence (One of Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the assistance amount for diploma courses?
A: The assistance amount is [?]20,000 per year for government-recognized diploma courses.

Q: How much is offered for postgraduate diploma courses?
A: For postgraduate diploma courses, [?]25,000 per year is provided.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Children and wives of registered construction workers enrolled in government-recognized diploma or postgraduate diploma courses are eligible.

Q: Is this benefit applicable to more than one child?
A: Yes, it applies to up to two children.

Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: A mark sheet from the previous academic year and a bonafide certificate for current admission.

Q: Can the wife of a registered worker also apply?
A: Yes, the wife of a registered male worker is eligible.

Q: Is the scheme applicable to private institutions?
A: No, the scheme is only applicable to government-recognized institutions.

Q: What is the application process?
A: The form can be collected from the respective department, filled out, and submitted with the necessary documents.

Q: What happens if I don’t have a bonafide certificate?
A: A bonafide certificate from the institution is mandatory for application.

Q: Can both parents claim the benefit for more than two children?
A: No, the benefit extends to a maximum of two children per registered worker.

Q: Is there a minimum passing percentage required to apply?
A: No specific passing percentage is mentioned for eligibility.

Q: How frequently can the assistance be availed?
A: The assistance is provided annually, subject to continued enrollment in the course.

Q: What should be done if the worker's registration expires during the academic year?
A: The worker's registration must be valid at the time of applying for assistance.