The scheme “Financial Assistance for Professional/Technical Courses” is enforced by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Haryana. For this scheme, the entire education cost of children of registered workers in professional/technical courses is reimbursed by the Board. The board will pay all the education expenses of the students in government institutions i.e. admission fee, tuition fee, examination fee, etc. Besides, the board will also shoulder all education costs of the students pursuing their studies in private schools equivalent to the education costs levied by the state government schools with the highest fee plan in that course.
Benefits
- Full reimbursement of educational expenses for children of registered workers in government institutions.
- Partial reimbursement for children studying in private institutions, equivalent to the highest fee structure of a state government institution in the same stream.
- Expenses covered:
- Admission fees
- Tuition fees
- Examination fees
- Other compulsory educational expenses
Note: Financial assistance is paid directly to the institution, while admission-related expenses are reimbursed to the student upon submission of a verified original receipt.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant/worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
- The applicant/worker should be registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The registered worker should have a minimum of one year of regular membership.
- The worker should have an active membership with the Board.
- The children of registered workers who are pursuing regular technical/professional courses are eligible for benefits under this scheme.
- Financial assistance for education will be available for up to three children per worker.
Exclusions
- Students who fail in any class will not receive assistance again for the same course.
- Students who are self-employed or employed will not be eligible for benefits under this scheme.
Application Process
Online Registration of Construction Workers under HBOCWWB
- Visit the Official Website of the Labour Department, Haryana.
- Click on the “Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board” link.
- Register: If you don’t have login details, click on “Click Here” to register.
- Read the Instructions carefully, tick the acknowledgment box, and click on “Submit”.
- Family Verification via Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) – Family ID:
- If you don’t have a PPP ID, you will be redirected to the PPP Portal to obtain one.
- If you have a PPP ID, enter it and fetch family details.
- Select the family member for registration.
- Enter the OTP received for verification and click “Verify”.
- Aadhaar Verification: Enter your Aadhaar number, accept the declaration, and click “Continue”.
- Fill in the Registration Form with all required details and submit.
- Login to the Account: After successful registration, log in with your username and password.
- Work Experience Requirement:
- To avail benefits, a worker must add at least 90 days of work experience in the preceding year.
- Submit details of work experience for approval.
How to Apply for the Scheme Benefits
- Visit the Official Website of the Labour Department, Haryana.
- Click on “HBOCW Board Beneficiary Login”.
- Enter Username, Password, Captcha, and click Submit.
- Click on “Schemes” and select “Financial Assistance for Professional/Technical Courses”.
- Read Scheme Details, then fill in the online application form.
- Upload all relevant documents.
- Submit the application.
Application Tracking
- Applicants can track their application status online through the official website.
- Updates regarding the application will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Documents Required
For Registration under HBOCWWB:
- Aadhaar Card / Voter ID (Identity proof)
- Passport-size photograph
- Attested work experience document
- Proof of Residence (Ration Card, Electricity Bill, etc.)
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Bank account details
- Any other required documents
For Applying for Scheme Benefits:
- Identity proof of the worker
- Identity proof of the student/child
- Receipt of Admission Fee Paid
- Verification Certificate (only for private institutes)
- Receipt of Payment of Fees to Institution
- Certificate from the head of the institution confirming that the student is continuing studies
- Undertaking/declaration
- Any other required documents
Note:
- Claims for students in private institutions will be verified by designated officials such as Deputy Labour Commissioner, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, D.E.E.O., D.E.O., B.E.E.O., B.E.O.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What benefits does the scheme provide?
A1: The scheme fully reimburses educational expenses for students in government institutions and provides partial reimbursement for those in private institutions, equivalent to the highest fee structure of a government institution in the same stream.
Q2: How are educational expenses reimbursed?
A2: Direct payment to institutions for tuition and admission fees, and reimbursement to students for admission-related expenses upon submission of original receipts.
Q3: Does the scheme cover students in private institutions?
A3: Yes, but reimbursement is limited to the fee structure of the highest government institution in that stream.
Q4: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A4: Children of registered construction workers in professional/technical courses.
Q5: How many children per worker can receive assistance?
A5: Up to three children of a registered worker are eligible.
Q6: Can self-employed or employed students receive benefits?
A6: No, only unemployed students pursuing full-time education are eligible.
Q7: How can a construction worker register with the HBOCWWB?
A7: Registration is online through the Haryana Labour Department portal, requiring PPP ID, Aadhaar verification, and 90 days of work experience.
Q8: How can one apply for scheme benefits?
A8: Apply online through the HBOCW Board Beneficiary Login on the official Labour Department website.
Q9: What types of courses are covered?
A9: Degree/Diploma courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Management, MCA, Law, Fashion Designing, etc.
Q10: Are courses from private universities eligible for reimbursement?
A10: Yes, but reimbursement is limited to the highest government institution’s fee structure.
Q11: What happens if a student fails during a class?
A11: No financial assistance will be provided again for the same course.