Financial Assistance for Studies (BBOCWWB)
Labour Resources Department
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Overview
The scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Resources Department, Govt. of Bihar. Under this scheme, educational financial support is provided to the children of registered workers who have been members of the Board for at least one year.
Details
The "Financial Assistance for Studies" scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board BBOCWWB , under the Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, educational financial support is provided to the children of registered workers who have been members of the Board for at least one year. It covers full tuition fees for students admitted to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, and AIIMS. Additionally, the scheme offers one-time financial assistance for pursuing B.Tech or equivalent courses, Polytechnic/Nursing diplomas, or ITI courses in government institutions.
Benefits
• Under this scheme, the following financial assistance is provided to the children of registered building and construction workers:
• Full tuition fees are covered for admission to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, AIIMS, etc.
• A one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided upon admission to a B.Tech. or equivalent course in a government institution.
• A one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided for pursuing a Polytechnic, Nursing, or equivalent diploma course in a government institution.
• A one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000/- is provided for pursuing an ITI or equivalent course in a government institution.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
2. The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. The registered worker should have a minimum of one year of continuous membership.
4. The worker's membership should be active at the time of application.
5. The children of registered workers should be pursuing or have been admitted to one of the following regular technical or professional courses:
6. • Admission to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, AIIMS, etc.
7. • Admission to a B.Tech or equivalent course in a government institution.
8. • Pursuing a Polytechnic, Nursing, or equivalent diploma course in a government institution.
9. • Pursuing an ITI or equivalent course in a government institution
Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Identity proof of student/child
• Receipt of Admission/Proof of enrollment
• Receipt of Payment of tuition fee by the educational institution
• Proof of residence
• Ration Card
• Bank account details
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Undertaking/declaration
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the financial assistance under this scheme?
A: The scheme is available to the children of construction workers who are registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB) and have been members for at least one year.
Q: What types of workers are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers a range of construction workers, including unskilled workers, masons, carpenters, electricians, painters, welders, concrete mixers, and more. Workers engaged in building, road, bridge, and dam construction are included.
Q: Which educational institutions are covered by the scheme?
A: The scheme covers admission to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, AIIMS, and government institutions for B.Tech, Polytechnic, Nursing, and ITI courses.
Q: How much financial assistance is provided for B.Tech or equivalent courses?
A: A one-time financial assistance of [?]20,000/- is provided upon admission to a B.Tech or equivalent course in a government institution.
Q: What is the financial assistance amount for Polytechnic, Nursing, or equivalent diploma courses?
A: A one-time financial assistance of [?]10,000/- is given for pursuing a Polytechnic, Nursing, or equivalent diploma course in a government institution.
Q: How much assistance is provided for ITI or equivalent courses?
A: A one-time financial assistance of [?]5,000/- is provided for pursuing an ITI or equivalent course in a government institution.
Q: How can a construction worker register with the BBOCWWB?
A: Workers can register by visiting the official website of BBOCWWB at https://bocw.bihar.gov.in/Website/LabourReg.aspx
Q: How can one apply for benefits under this scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted through the official BBOCWWB website at https://bocw.bihar.gov.in/Website/SchemeApply.aspx
Q: How can one track their application status?
A: Applicants can track their application status online at https://bocw.bihar.gov.in/Registration/ApplicationStatus.aspx
Q: Are there any exclusions to the types of workers covered under the scheme?
A: Yes, workers covered under the Factory Act, 1948, and Mines Act, 1952, are not included.
Q: Can financial assistance be provided for courses in private institutions?
A: No, the scheme only covers courses in government institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The registered worker should have a minimum of one year of continuous membership.
The worker's membership should be active at the time of application.
The children of registered workers should be pursuing or have been admitted to one of the following regular technical or professional courses:
• Admission to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, AIIMS, etc.
• Admission to a B.Tech or equivalent course in a government institution.
• Pursuing a Polytechnic, Nursing, or equivalent diploma course in a government institution.
• Pursuing an ITI or equivalent course in a government institution
Benefits
Under this scheme, the following financial assistance is provided to the children of registered building and construction workers:
Full tuition fees are covered for admission to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, AIIMS, etc.
A one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided upon admission to a B.Tech. or equivalent course in a government institution.
A one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided for pursuing a Polytechnic, Nursing, or equivalent diploma course in a government institution.
A one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000/- is provided for pursuing an ITI or equivalent course in a government institution.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Identity proof of student/child |
| 3 | Receipt of Admission/Proof of enrollment |
| 4 | Receipt of Payment of tuition fee by the educational institution |
| 5 | Proof of residence |
| 6 | Ration Card |
| 7 | Bank account details |
| 8 | Caste Certificate (If applicable) |
| 9 | Undertaking/declaration |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme is available to the children of construction workers who are registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB) and have been members for at least one year.