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State Government Scheme

Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries

The "Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the registered member or their children studying Higher Secondary and above.

Construction Worker
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
West Bengal
Category
Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries Scheme

The "Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries' scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, a beneficiary registered for a continuous period of 6 months shall be entitled to get financial assistance for himself/ herself and his/ her children studying Higher Secondary and above. This benefit can be availed only twice by a single beneficiary.

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Benefits

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ClassAmountMadhyamik passed &amp;amp;amp;amp; Admitted to class XI ₹4,000/-Promoted to class XII ₹5,000/-H.S. passed &amp;amp;amp;amp; Admitted to Graduation ₹6,000/-Admitted to P.G. ₹8,000/-Admitted to Medical/Engineering/MBA/CA ₹30.000/-<br>

Eligibility Criteria

&gt; For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

  • The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
  • The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  • The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  • The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

&gt; For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

  • The applicant should be a registered member or his/ her children Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal.
  • The applicant should be studying Higher Secondary and above.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries

Application mode: Offline

&gt; Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers.

&gt; Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: A registered worker should request the application from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers for this benefit.

&gt; Helpdesk:

Labour Department

Department of Labour, Government of West Bengal,

12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A,

1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road,

Kolkata-700001

Helpline of Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal (Shramik Sathi): 1800-103-0009

&amp;gt; Note:

  • Upon successful verification, the construction worker is registered and an identity card and passbook are issued to him/ her. ₹20/- as the registration fee and ₹30/- as yearly subscription is taken. The amounts taken are noted in the passbook and a receipt is issued.
  • After one year, the beneficiary&amp;amp;#39;s subscription is renewed upon payment of a renewal fee of ₹30/- and submission of an application in Form-27A.
  • If not renewed the registration of the beneficiary is cancelled after the expiry of one year. Fresh application for renewal to be submitted to the ALC for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries scheme?

The &amp;quot;Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries&amp;39; scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, a bene…

Who is eligible for Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries ?

&gt; For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker: The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years. The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90…

What benefits does Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries provide?

<br ClassAmountMadhyamik passed &amp;amp;amp;amp; Admitted to class XI ₹4,000/-Promoted to class XII ₹5,000/-H.S. passed &amp;amp;amp;amp; Admitted to Graduation ₹6,000/-Admitted to P.G. ₹8,000/-Admitted to Medical/Engineering/MBA/CA ₹30.000/-<br

How can I apply for Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries ?

&gt; Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker: Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-a…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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