Grant of Financial Assistance to the School Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform

Description
"Grant of Financial Assistance to the School Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform" by the Goa Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment, Goa, aims to provide financial assistance for the purchase of one set of uniform to school-going children of industrial workers/employees studying in 1st to 4th standard. Through this scheme, assistance is extended to alleviate the financial burden associated with uniform procurement for eligible beneficiaries.

Exclusions
• The children studying in Government schools who are already being supplied with uniforms by the Government of Goa every year are not eligible.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹1,600/- per student per annum, intended for the purchase of one set of uniforms (shorts/trousers and shirts for male children, and frock for female children).

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be an industrial worker/employee.
2. - The applicant should be registered with the Goa Labour Welfare Board.
3. - The applicant should have a minimum of 6 months of continuous service to the Board at the time of application.
4. - The monthly salary of the applicant should not exceed ₹20,000/-.
5. - The age of the child of the applicant should be between 5 to 10 years.
6. - The child of the applicant should be studying in 1st to 4th standard.
7. - The child of the applicant should be enrolled in a recognized, aided, or private school.
8. - Preference is given to workers with no more than two children.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents through their employers or through the Heads of Educational Institutions where their child is studying, to the Secretary, Goa Labour Welfa…
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*The application should reach the Secretary on or before 30th Sept of the current year.

Required Documents
• Proof of Regular Employment and Service Duration.
• Salary Statement/Income Certificate of the Worker.
• School Admission Proof.
• Student's Identity Document.
• Birth Certificate of the Child (Proof of Age).
• Disability Certificate of the Student, if applicable, issued by the Medical Officer in the Directorate of Health Service or the Goa Medical College.
• Caste Certificate, if applicable, issued by the competent authority.
• Bonafide Certificate from the Institution.
• Statement from the Worker on the duration of Continuous Service to the Board.
• Any Other Relevant Documents Specified in the Application Form.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there any restrictions on the type of schools where the child should be enrolled?
A: The child of the applicant should be enrolled in a recognized, aided, or private school to qualify for assistance.

Q: Is the assistance provided as a one-time payment or on a recurring basis?
A: The scheme specifies an annual assistance amount of [?]1,600 per student, suggesting that it is provided on a yearly basis.

Q: How is the assistance amount intended to be utilized?
A: The assistance amount is specifically designated for the purchase of one set of uniforms, which typically includes shorts/trousers and shirts for male children and frocks for female children.

Q: What benefits are provided under this scheme?
A: Financial assistance of [?]1,600 per student per annum is provided for the purchase of one set of uniforms.

Q: In which grades should the applicant's child be enrolled to qualify for assistance?
A: The child of the applicant should be studying in 1st to 4th standard.

Q: Are there any preferences given to certain categories of workers?
A: Yes, preference is given to workers with no more than two children.

Q: Is there an age limit for the children of the applicants?
A: Yes, the child of the applicant should be between 5 to 10 years of age.

Q: What is the income criterion for applicants?
A: The monthly salary of the applicant should not exceed [?]20,000.

Q: Is there a minimum service duration requirement for eligibility?
A: Yes, applicants should have a minimum of 6 months of continuous service with the Goa Labour Welfare Board at the time of application.

Q: What is the preferred mode of submission for the application form?
A: Applicants are encouraged to submit the application form through their employers or through the Heads of Educational Institutions where their child is studying, as specified.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the application?
A: Yes, the application should reach the Secretary on or before 30th September every year.

Q: How can interested applicants obtain the application form for the scheme?
A: Interested applicants can download the prescribed format of the application form from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.