Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB)
Labour Department
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Overview
The scheme, implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, provides assistance for studying abroad to the children of registered construction workers.Since 2019, this scheme has provided assistance upto 50 students annually in pursuing higher education abroad.
Details
The scheme “Videsh Siksha Yojana” has implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board MPBOCWWB under the Labor Department of Madhya Pradesh for the children of registered construction workers from the year 2019. According to the scheme, there is a provision to provide assistance for study abroad to a maximum of 50 students every year to the children of registered construction workers to pursue quality higher education in recognized institutions abroad. Under the scheme, the selected students are entitled to scholarships and other benefits for courses at the postgraduate level and a research degree Ph.D. for two years abroad.
Benefits
• The following financial assistance will be provided to the applicant for pursuing education under the scheme:-
• **Tuition Fee:** Payment of actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less. - **Subsistence Allowance:** A maximum of $10,000 per year, based on the monthly expenditure in India and abroad as shown by the educational institution where the student is studying. - In addition to the visa fee and insurance premium, second-class rail/bus fare from the place of residence to the airport and back and actual economy-class airfare to the nearest place of the educational institution and back will be payable.
• **Note:** The amount of grant will be credited into the student's account as per the prescribed fee payment schedule of the educational institution upon production of a certificate of continuity of studies in the institution.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a child of a construction worker.
2. Either parent of the applicant should be registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and hold a valid identity card for a continuous period of 5 years.
3. To pursue a postgraduate degree, it is mandatory for the applicant to have passed the graduation degree with 60% marks in the first division or its equivalent grade.
4. For PhD degree, it is essential to have passed a postgraduate degree with 60% marks in the first division and 02 years of teaching/research/M.Phil degree in the relevant field.
5. If the student is receiving benefits from any other source, he/she will not be eligible for this scheme.
Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar card of applicant/student
• Valid identity card of the worker
• Ration Card
• Proof of residence
• Educational qualification certificates of the student
• Passport & Visa
• Bank Passbook/bank account details
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Since when has the scheme been implemented?
A: The scheme has been in effect since 2019.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Children of registered construction workers are eligible to apply, provided their parent(s) have been registered with the MPBOCWWB and hold a valid identity card for at least 5 years.
Q: What types of courses does the scheme cover?
A: The scheme covers postgraduate degrees and research degrees (Ph.D.) pursued abroad.
Q: How many students are supported under the scheme each year?
A: A maximum of 50 students are selected each year under the scheme.
Q: What financial assistance is provided for tuition fees?
A: The scheme covers the actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less.
Q: Is there any provision for subsistence allowance?
A: Yes, a maximum of $10,000 per year is provided for subsistence allowance, based on the monthly expenditure as shown by the educational institution.
Q: Are travel expenses covered under the scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme covers visa fees, insurance premiums, second-class rail/bus fare from the place of residence to the airport and back, and actual economy class airfare to the educational institution and back.
Q: How can one apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can apply through the 'Shram Sewa Portal' of the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. https://labour.mp.gov.in/Public/Application/RegsiterSchemeApplication.aspx
Q: Is there a specific percentage required for eligibility in postgraduate courses?
A: Yes, applicants must have passed their graduation degree with at least 60% marks in the first division or its equivalent grade.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for Ph.D. degrees?
A: For Ph.D., applicants must have a postgraduate degree with at least 60% marks in the first division and two years of teaching/research experience or an M.Phil degree in the relevant field.
Q: What if the applicant is receiving benefits from another source?
A: Students receiving benefits from any other source are not eligible for this scheme.
Q: How is the grant amount disbursed?
A: The grant amount is credited into the student's account as per the prescribed fee payment schedule of the educational institution, upon submission of a certificate of continuity of studies.
Q: Can the scheme cover the entire duration of the study abroad?
A: The scheme covers a maximum of two years for postgraduate and research degrees.
Q: Can the assistance be used for undergraduate courses?
A: No, the scheme is only for postgraduate and Ph.D. courses.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a child of a construction worker.
Either parent of the applicant should be registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and hold a valid identity card for a continuous period of 5 years.
To pursue a postgraduate degree, it is mandatory for the applicant to have passed the graduation degree with 60% marks in the first division or its equivalent grade.
For PhD degree, it is essential to have passed a postgraduate degree with 60% marks in the first division and 02 years of teaching/research/M.Phil degree in the relevant field.
If the student is receiving benefits from any other source, he/she will not be eligible for this scheme.
Benefits
The following financial assistance will be provided to the applicant for pursuing education under the scheme:-
**Tuition Fee:** Payment of actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less. - **Subsistence Allowance:** A maximum of $10,000 per year, based on the monthly expenditure in India and abroad as shown by the educational institution where the student is studying. - In addition to the visa fee and insurance premium, second-class rail/bus fare from the place of residence to the airport and back and actual economy-class airfare to the nearest place of the educational institution and back will be payable.
**Note:** The amount of grant will be credited into the student's account as per the prescribed fee payment schedule of the educational institution upon production of a certificate of continuity of studies in the institution.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | Aadhaar card of applicant/student |
| 3 | Valid identity card of the worker |
| 4 | Ration Card |
| 5 | Proof of residence |
| 6 | Educational qualification certificates of the student |
| 7 | Passport & Visa |
| 8 | Bank Passbook/bank account details |
| 9 | Any other documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme has been in effect since 2019.