Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers
in Tamil Nadu
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Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers in Tamil Nadu
Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tamil Nadu.
Apply for Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers in Tamil Nadu
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Scheme for Grant of Rewards to the Children of Salt Labourers” was launched by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the year 1985.
Eligibility Criteria
The children of only those salt workers who have put in a minimum of one year of continuous service in any of the salt works & passing from a recognized Government School are eligible to apply under the scheme.
A child of a salt worker should be studying in Class VI to XII.
A child of a salt worker to be eligible for a reward should have passed the examination in the first attempt.
**Note 01:** Preference will be given, other things being equal to the SC/ST/BC/Backward area applicants if applicants are both from either of these categories and the general category.
**Note 02:** The awards for girl children be reserved to a minimum of 50% allocation per state. In the absence of female students in a particular Salt Factory/State, the reward could be given to the available eligible male students in each category of other Salt Factory/State.
Benefits
The rewards shall be granted once in each academic year to the meritorious children of salt workers to enable the students to meet the initial expenses either partly or wholly for the purchase of books, stationery, etc. on admission to a recognized Institute, recognized by the State/Central Government.
The rewards shall be granted to the students of the salt workers in cash, to be paid in one lump sum at the commencement of the academic year at the rates given below:
**Student/Classes****Rewards in an academic year**Students of classes VI to VIII₹1000/-Students of classes IX to X₹1500/-Students of classes XI to XII ₹2000/-
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof of applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card etc. |
| 2 | A certificate that the child has passed the Primary/Middle/Secondary/Higher Secondary School Certificate examination in the first attempt. |
| 3 | Certified copy of the mark sheet showing the marks obtained by the child of the salt worker at the said examination duly issued by the concerned Board. |
| 4 | Birth certificate of the applicant |
| 5 | Caste certificate |
| 6 | Bank account details/ Bank Pass Book |
| 7 | Certificate of the employer of the parents of the applicant |
| 8 | Residence proof, if any |
Common questions in Tamil Nadu
Who can apply for Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers in Tamil Nadu?
Eligible residents of Tamil Nadu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers in Tamil Nadu?
Applicants in Tamil Nadu typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 1985 through 1 January 1985, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of the scheme is to provide rewards to the children of the salt workers to enable them to meet the initial expenses either partly or wholly for the purchase of books, stationeries, etc., on admission to recognized institutes for higher studies.