It is often seen that children of construction workers stay with their parents at the work site. Due to poverty and lack of resources of the parents, such children are not able to take admission in any school or are not able to continue their education after taking admission.
Realizing the need to start residential schools for such children of construction workers, a residential school scheme has been proposed. The objective of the scheme is to provide quality education to the children of registered construction workers in the age group of 6 to 14 years by providing them the facilities of primary, junior high school and secondary education.
Scope of the Scheme
Initially, residential schools under this scheme will be operated in the following districts:
- Etawah, Bhadohi, Kannauj, Moradabad, Firozabad, Lalitpur, Bahraich, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Azamgarh, Agra, and Meerut.
- Based on the feedback and success of the scheme, it may be expanded to other districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Benefits
- Free residential education for children of registered construction workers.
- Free accommodation, clothing, food, and other essential facilities.
- No educational fees for students admitted under this scheme.
Eligibility
- Parents must be registered construction workers.
- Child must be between 6 to 14 years of age.
Application Process
Offline Application
- Visit the nearest designated office:
- Nearest Labor Office
- Tehsildar Office of the concerned Tehsil
- Block Development Officer (BDO) of the concerned Development Block
- Obtain the application form.
- Fill out the form completely with accurate details.
- Attach the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the application form at the same office.
Documents Required
- Photocopy of the parent’s labor registration certificate.
- Proof of deposit of labor contribution.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is the Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana?
It is a scheme designed to provide free residential education for children of registered construction workers between 6 to 14 years in selected districts of Uttar Pradesh. - Q: What benefits does this scheme provide?
The scheme offers free education, residential facilities, clothing, food, and other essential needs. - Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
Children of registered construction workers who are between 6 to 14 years old. - Q: What is the application process?
Interested applicants must visit the nearest Labor Office, Tehsildar Office, or Block Development Office to collect, complete, and submit the application form along with required documents. - Q: What documents are required for applying?
Applicants need to submit a photocopy of the parent’s labor registration certificate and proof of contribution deposit. - Q: Is there any registration or application fee?
No, there are no charges for registration or application under this scheme. - Q: Do students need to pay any educational fees at Awasiya Vidyalaya ?
No, education is completely free, including residential facilities, food, and clothing. - Q: How can I get the application form?
The application form is available at Labor Offices, Tehsildar Offices, and Block Development Offices in eligible districts.