Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Beneficiary
Labour and Employment Department
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Important milestones for this scheme. Use official links to verify before you apply.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme launch |
Overview
The "Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Beneficiary" welfare scheme launched by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides one-time financial assistance for the education of children.
Details
The "Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Beneficiary" welfare scheme launched by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000/- for the education of children of labour card holders who are staying in relief camps after the violence following the Tribal Solidarity March on 03.05.2023. This assistance is aimed at easing the financial burden on families displaced by the violence.
Exclusions
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Benefits
• Higher Secondary or Equivalent: ₹5,000/- per annum.
• B.A./B.Sc/B.Com/Diploma: ₹7,500/- per annum.
• Post Graduate Degree/Diploma Course: ₹10,000/- per annum.
• Engineering or Medical Degree: ₹37,500/- per annum.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The worker should be registered under the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
2. The worker should hold a valid labour card issued by the MBOCWWB.
3. The worker should be residing in a relief camp due to the violence.
4. Only for families affected by the 03.05.2023 Tribal Solidarity March.
5. The worker should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
6. The student should have enrolled in Higher Secondary or equivalent/B.A./B.Sc/B.Com/Diploma/Post Graduate Degree/Diploma Course/Engineering or Medical Degree.
Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to …
Offline
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant visits the official website and downloads the application form (Annexure-I).
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 Relief Camp Nodal Officer/Labour Board Inspector
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Relief Camp Nodal Officer or Labour Board Inspector 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
• Certificate of Registration.
• Payment Receipt of the Last Contribution.
• Admission Certificate and Class Reading Certificate of the Child (issued by the Head of the relevant institution for financial assistance for the education of the child).
• Wages Slip by the Employer (for at least 90 days for a year for financial assistance for the education of the child).
• Aadhaar Card.
• First Page of Bank Passbook.
• Verification Certificate.
• Certification Form (If lost the bank document).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Labour card holders staying in relief camps set up by the government are eligible.
Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: A one-time assistance of [?]5,000 is provided per family for children's education.
Q: Is the assistance given directly to the families?
A: Yes, the amount is transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank account of the beneficiary.
Q: What is the mode of applying for this scheme?
A: Eligible labour card holders must submit the application form to Relief Camp Nodal Officers or Labour Board Inspectors.
Q: Is this assistance available multiple times?
A: No, the assistance is a one-time benefit per family.
Q: What if the family has more than one child?
A: The assistance is fixed per family, regardless of the number of children.
Q: Can families staying outside relief camps apply for the scheme?
A: No, only families residing in relief camps are eligible for the scheme.
Q: What is the role of Relief Camp Nodal Officers?
A: They help with the verification of applications and ensure the distribution of benefits.
Q: Is there a specific deadline for applying?
A: The scheme is open until the relief camps are operational, so applications should be submitted before camp closures.
Q: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: A self-attested copy of the labour card, qualification details, and bank account details for DBT.
Q: Can Labour Unions assist in applying for the scheme?
A: Yes, Labour Unions can help labour card holders submit their applications and access the scheme benefits.
Q: What happens if the beneficiary has lost their bank documents?
A: In such cases, the financial benefit is provided in cash after verification by the Relief Camp Nodal Officer or Labour Board Inspector.
Eligibility Criteria
The worker should be registered under the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The worker should hold a valid labour card issued by the MBOCWWB.
The worker should be residing in a relief camp due to the violence.
Only for families affected by the 03.05.2023 Tribal Solidarity March.
The worker should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
The student should have enrolled in Higher Secondary or equivalent/B.A./B.Sc/B.Com/Diploma/Post Graduate Degree/Diploma Course/Engineering or Medical Degree.
Benefits
Higher Secondary or Equivalent: ₹5,000/- per annum.
B.A./B.Sc/B.Com/Diploma: ₹7,500/- per annum.
Post Graduate Degree/Diploma Course: ₹10,000/- per annum.
Engineering or Medical Degree: ₹37,500/- per annum.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Registration. |
| 2 | Payment Receipt of the Last Contribution. |
| 3 | Admission Certificate and Class Reading Certificate of the Child (issued by the Head of the relevant institution for financial assistance for the education of the child). |
| 4 | Wages Slip by the Employer (for at least 90 days for a year for financial assistance for the education of the child). |
| 5 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 6 | First Page of Bank Passbook. |
| 7 | Verification Certificate. |
| 8 | Certification Form (If lost the bank document). |
How to Apply
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to …
Offline Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. OR The interested applicant visits the official website and downloads the application form (Annexure-I). 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 Relief Camp Nodal Officer/Labour Board Inspector Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Relief Camp Nodal Officer or Labour Board Inspector 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Labour card holders staying in relief camps set up by the government are eligible.