The Financial Assistance for Education for the Construction Workers scheme is implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This scheme provides financial support to the children of registered construction workers for their school, college, and technical education.
The assistance includes reimbursement of tuition and hostel fees for higher education, along with support for students preparing for competitive exams. Each worker can avail of the benefit for up to two children.
Benefits
The scheme provides monthly and annual financial assistance as follows:
| Sr. No. | Standard/Course | Assistance Provided |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class 1 to 8 | ₹500/- per month (₹6,000/- per annum) |
| 2 | Class 9 to 10 | ₹700/- per month (₹8,400/- per annum) |
| 3 | Class 11 to 12 | ₹1,000/- per month (₹12,000/- per annum) |
| 4 | Graduation level, ITI Course, Polytechnic Diploma (3 years), and Technical courses like MBA, Engineering, Medicine, etc. | ₹1,000/- per month + Reimbursement of tuition and hostel fees |
| 5 | Competitive Exams | 75% of supplementary education fees/cost incurred, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per year per student. The benefit is applicable to students of Class IX to XII and students who passed Class XII within the last two years. |
Eligibility Criteria
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- The applicant should be a resident of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- The applicant must be employed as a Building/Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- The worker should have been engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- The beneficiary must be a child of a registered construction worker under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The benefit is available for only two children per registered worker.
- The child must be studying in:
- Class 1 to 12, or
- Graduation, ITI Course, Polytechnic Diploma (3 years), MBA, Engineering, Medicine, etc., or
- Preparing for Competitive Exams.
- The worker should not have claimed similar reimbursement from any other source.
Application Process
Offline Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Obtain the prescribed application form from the Labour Department.
- Fill out the form with the required details.
- Attach the prescribed documents (listed below).
- Pay the registration fee (not exceeding ₹50/-).
- Submit the completed application form to the officer authorized by the Board.
Offline Application Process for Education Assistance:
- Registered construction workers can apply using Form-VII (Page No: 12 of the scheme guidelines).
- Attach all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
- Submit the application to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB).
Check Beneficiary Details:
- Visit the official website and enter the BOCW Registration No. in the search box to verify details.
Helpdesk Contact Details
BOCW Department
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone Number: 0260 – 2642374
- Address:
Old Circuit House Building,
Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli – 396230
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Photographs of the applicant.
- Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card, etc.).
- Address Proof (Voter ID, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, etc.).
- Proof of employment (Details of the establishment where the applicant is working).
- Proof of Registration Fee Payment.
- Any other required documents.
For Application of Education Assistance:
- Original Fee Receipt from the educational institution.
- Bank Account details of the applicant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the age requirement for registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
Q: Is there a minimum service requirement for registration?
Yes, the applicant must have worked at least 90 days in a given year as a construction worker.
Q: Who can apply for this welfare scheme?
Only the children of registered construction workers can apply for education assistance.
Q: Where should the application be submitted?
The registration application should be submitted to the authorized officer of the Labour Department, and the education assistance application should be submitted to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB).
Q: What is the registration fee for becoming a beneficiary under BOCW Welfare Fund?
The registration fee is not more than ₹50/-.
Q: Is there a specific form for the registration application?
Yes, workers must fill out the prescribed form available at the Labour Department.
Q: What is the financial assistance for students studying in Class 1 to 8?
Students studying in Class 1 to 8 receive ₹500/- per month (₹6,000/- per year).
Q: How much assistance is provided for Class 9 and 10 students?
Students in Class 9 and 10 receive ₹700/- per month (₹8,400/- per year).
Q: What is the assistance amount for students in Class 11 and 12?
Students in Class 11 and 12 receive ₹1,000/- per month (₹12,000/- per year).
Q: What assistance is available for students pursuing higher education?
Students pursuing Graduation, ITI, Polytechnic, MBA, Engineering, or Medicine receive ₹1,000/- per month along with reimbursement of tuition and hostel fees.
Q: Is there assistance for students preparing for competitive exams?
Yes, students preparing for competitive exams receive 75% of the supplementary education cost, up to ₹50,000 per year.
Q: Can an applicant claim reimbursement from multiple sources?
No, the applicant cannot claim reimbursement from any other source for the same educational expenses.
Q: Where do I submit my application for education assistance?
Applications should be submitted to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB), Labour Department.