Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board

Description
The “Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The objective of the scheme is to encourage the children of laborers who are enrolled in professional or design courses by providing assistance for purchasing laptops, thereby reducing the financial burden of education.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, 50% of the amount or ₹25,000/- whichever is less will be given to the student admitted in a professional or designing course, with consideration to the laptop price limit of ₹50,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Workers who are employed in a factory/institute within the state of Gujarat and have been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund for at least one year at the local office are eligible to apply for benefits under this scheme for their children.
2. The benefit of the scheme will be given to children of workers who have passed the class 12th board exam and secured all over 70% or more.
3. The student should be admitted in any professional or design course.
4. The laptop should be purchased in the name of the student.
5. Students who have taken admission abroad are not eligible to benefit from this scheme.
6. In the year in which the board exam has been given, the application will have to be made within 6 (six) months after purchasing the laptop in the same year.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
• Aadhaar Card of Labour
• Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
• Aadhaar Card of Child/Student
• 12th Class Marksheet of Child/Student
• A copy of the allotment letter of the professional/design course
• A copy of the receipt of the fee deposited with the concerned college under the admission category
• Latest receipt of payment to Labour Welfare Fund
• Valid bill of purchase
• Residence proof
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Bonafide certificate
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers the Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.

Q: What are the benefits of the Scheme?
A: Under the scheme, eligible students can receive 50% of the laptop's cost or [?]25,000, whichever is less. The maximum laptop price limit eligible for assistance is [?]50,000.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Students whose parents are employed in factories/institutes within Gujarat and have been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund for at least a year are eligible. Additionally, students must have scored over 70% in their class 12 board exams and be enrolled in a professional or design course.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the purchase or usage of the laptop?
A: The laptop must be purchased in the student's name, and it should be noted that students who have enrolled in courses abroad are not eligible for this scheme.

Q: When should applicants apply for the scheme benefit?
A: Applicants must apply within six months of purchasing the laptop in the same year in which they passed their board exams.

Q: How can one apply for the scheme benefit?
A: Applicants can apply through the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/

Q: Can students pursuing courses other than professional or design courses avail of this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is specifically for students enrolled in professional or design courses (M.B.B.S./ B.D.S./ BAMS/ BHMS/ Physiotherapy/ B. Pharm/ B.E./ C.A./ ICWA/ ICFA/ C.S.)