Goa Labour Welfare Board Scholarship 2025 for Children of Industrial Workers

The “Scheme for Award of Scholarships to School or College-Going Children of Employees/Industrial Employees in Various Establishments” is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment, Goa. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to children of workers employed in establishments covered under the Goa, Daman & Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986. Through this scheme, scholarships are awarded to support the educational pursuits of these children.

Benefits

Scholarship Amounts (Based on Class/Course Level)

Group	Education Level	Scholarship Amount
Group 1	Class 5th & 6th	₹2,000
Group 2	Class 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th	₹2,800
Group 3	Class 11th, 12th, University Admission Index Supplementary Courses (UAI SC)	₹3,600
Group 4	Graduation & Post-Graduation Degree Courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Lower Technical Courses	₹10,000
Group 5	Higher Technical Courses, Research, and Doctorate Studies	₹20,000

Disbursal & Payment Mode

The scholarship is paid in one installment annually.
Funds are transferred electronically to the parents’ bank account via ECS (Electronic Clearing Service).

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria for Workers (Parents/Guardians)

The applicant must be a regular worker in an industrial establishment.
The applicant must have at least six months of employment in the industrial establishment.
The establishment must be covered under the Goa, Daman & Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986.
The applicant should be engaged in skilled or unskilled, manual or clerical labor, and should not be in a supervisory or managerial role.
The applicant’s total monthly income (including allowances, but excluding bonuses) should not exceed ₹20,000.

Eligibility Criteria for Children (Students)

The child must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution in India.
The child must be pursuing general or technical education, including medical, engineering, and agricultural studies.
The child must have passed the last annual examination and secured at least 45% marks to qualify for the scholarship.

Preference & Reservations

10% of total scholarships in each category are reserved for:

Children of workers whose total family income does not exceed ₹3,500 per month.
Children belonging to Other Backward Communities (OBCs).
Physically Handicapped children.

Additional Provisions

Students pursuing higher learning or research (Ph.D., M.Phil., MD, MS) after completing their postgraduate courses are eligible.
Students receiving another scholarship/stipend will be granted only the difference amount if the fund’s scholarship exceeds the other stipend.

Exclusions

The scholarship is not applicable in the following cases:

Changing Fields of Study
- A student who switches from one subject to another after completing one level (e.g., ISC after I.A., B.Com after B.A.).
- A student who pursues a different professional line after completing one (e.g., LLB after B.Tech).
Repeating an Academic Year
- Students failing an academic year are not eligible to receive the scholarship again for the same course/class.

Application Process

Offline Application Submission

Download the Application Form:
- Visit the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa and print the application form.
Fill the Application Form:
- Enter all required details and attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required).
- Attach self-attested copies of the mandatory documents.
Submit the Application Form:
- The worker (parent/guardian) should submit the duly filled application through:
  - Their employer OR
  - The Head of the Educational Institution where their child is studying.
- The application must be sent to:
  Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, 4th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto Centre, Panaji, Goa – 403 001.
Application Deadline:
- The last date for submission is 30th September every year.

Documents Required

Employment Certificate from the Owner/Manager/Director/Proprietor/Partner/Agent of the Industrial Establishment. (If both parents are employed, two certificates are required.)
Certificate from the Educational Institution confirming the child’s enrollment.
Signed Declaration and Undertaking by the parent/guardian.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What are the employment-related eligibility criteria for workers?
A1: The worker should be employed in an industrial establishment for at least six months under the Goa, Daman & Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986.

Q2: Is there any income criterion for workers?
A2: Yes, the monthly income should not exceed ₹20,000, including allowances but excluding bonuses.

Q3: Are there any restrictions on the educational institutions where the child should be enrolled?
A3: Yes, the institution must be recognized by the Indian education system, including general, technical, medical, and professional courses.

Q4: What are the different groups and scholarship amounts provided under the scheme?
A4: The scholarship ranges from ₹2,000 for Class 5-6 students to ₹20,000 for Higher Technical and Doctorate courses.

Q5: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A5: The amount is paid in one installment annually and transferred electronically to the parent’s bank account via ECS (Electronic Clearing Service).

Q6: Are there reserved categories for scholarship beneficiaries?
A6: Yes, 10% of scholarships are reserved for:

Children from families earning below ₹3,500/month.
OBC category children.
Physically handicapped students.

Q7: Can a student change subjects or fields of study and still receive the scholarship?
A7: No, students switching fields (e.g., LLB after B.Tech, BA after B.Com) are not eligible.

Q8: What happens if a student fails a class?
A8: Scholarship renewal is not available if a student fails the academic year.

Q9: What is the deadline to submit the application?
A9: The last date is 30th September every year.

Q10: What factors may result in discontinuation of the scholarship?
A10: Misconduct, switching courses, failing the academic year, or providing false information may lead to scholarship cancellation.