Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Registered Construction Worker

Description
The "Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Registered Construction Worker" scheme was launched by the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department Tripura. This scheme gives financial assistance for the education of children of registered construction workers having a continuous registration for a period of six months under TBOCWWB.

Exclusions
• The candidate pursuing part-time courses will not be eligible.
• Home study courses, online courses distance courses, etc. are not eligible for this benefit.
• The candidate under full employment during the period of study shall not be eligible for the scholarship.

Benefits
• Pre-Matric Courses:
• Class 1st to 5th: ₹1,800/- per year
• Class 6th to 8th: ₹2,400/- per year
• Class 9th to 10th: ₹4,000/- per year
• Non-Degree Post-Matric Courses:
• Courses with entrance qualification as High School (Class 10th) (e.g., senior secondary, ITI courses, 3-year diplomas in Polytechnics): ₹4,000/- per year
• Post-Matric Scholarships:
• Group 1: ₹20,000/- year
• Group 2: ₹12,000/- year
• Group 3: ₹10,000/- year

Eligibility Criteria
1. The children's parents or guardians must be registered construction workers under the Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board
2. The scholarships are awarded for all recognized Pre-Matric and Post-Matric courses in recognized institutions, except courses of 6 months or less.
3. The students studying in the same stage of education in different subjects (e.g., Class XI Arts after Class XI Science) are not eligible.
4. The student who completed one professional stream and is pursuing another (e.g., LLB after B.Ed.) is not eligible. The students will be allowed to take up only one professional stream.
5. The scholarship shall be tenable for the prescribed duration of a course. A candidate who receives the scholarship but fails to pass in a particular year shall not receive further scholarship till he/she passes the specific year of the course.
6. The student should maintain 50% of the annual attendance in the class.
7. Only two children of the same parents/guardians are eligible for scholarships.
8. The registered construction workers must have no dues payable to the Board.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Online - via CSC
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the CSC agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
Online - via CSC
Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the CSC agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.

Step 4: 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…
Online - via CSC
NOTE:
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the next academic year.
The student applying for a Post-Matric scholarship should possess the relevant qualification from any recognized institution.

Required Documents
• Bank Account Details
• Copy of BOC Worker Registration Card
• Student Marksheet
• Certificate of the Head of Institute of School, College & University (stating that the student is reading in which class during the year)
• Post-Matric Original Certificate (from the institution of study)
• Any other documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
A: Children of construction workers registered with the Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.

Q: Which courses are covered under this scheme?
A: All recognized Pre-Matric and Post-Matric courses pursued in recognized institutions, except courses with a duration of 6 months or less.

Q: Can a student who fails a year still receive the scholarship?
A: No, the scholarship will be paused if a student fails a year and will resume only after the student passes the specific year of the course.

Q: Are online courses eligible for the scholarship?
A: No, online courses, home study courses, and distance learning courses are not eligible.

Q: How many children per family can receive scholarships?
A: Only two children of the same parents/guardians are eligible to receive scholarships.

Q: What happens if a student changes their stream of study?
A: Candidates studying in the same stage of education in different subjects or continuing professional studies in a different stream after completing one professional stream are not eligible.

Q: What is the attendance requirement?
A: The student must maintain at least 50% annual attendance in their class.

Q: Can children of construction workers with dues to the Board apply?
A: No, the registered construction workers must have no dues payable to the Board for their children to be eligible.

Q: What is the duration of the scholarship?
A: The scholarship is tenable for the prescribed duration of the course.

Q: Are vocational courses covered under the scholarship?
A: Yes, vocational courses pursued in recognized institutions are covered, provided they are not part-time or distance learning.

Q: Can a student receive multiple scholarships for different courses?
A: No, students are allowed to take up only one professional stream and cannot receive multiple scholarships for different courses.

Q: Is there a deadline for application submission?
A: Yes, applications must be submitted within 6 months of the next academic year.

Q: What is the role of the Labour Inspector and Labour Officer?
A: The Labour Inspector processes and verifies the application, while the Labour Officer reviews and approves it.