“Financial Assistance for Education (GBOCWWB)” is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, the worker registered with the Board is provided with financial assistance, as determined by the Board, for the education of their children. The applications are accepted offline.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance is provided to the children of registered construction workers to support their education.
- The amount is determined by the Board based on the education level and requirements.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a registered construction worker under the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB).
- The worker must be between 18 to 60 years of age.
- The worker should have completed at least 90 days of service as a registered worker in the year.
- The ward of the worker must be pursuing education.
Application Process
Offline Application
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Download the Application Form:
- Visit the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa and take a printout of the prescribed format.
- Alternatively, applicants can visit the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, and collect a hard copy of the application form.
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Fill in the Application Form:
- Enter all the mandatory details.
- Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
- Attach self-attested copies of all the required documents.
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Submit the Application:
- Submit the filled-in and signed application form along with the documents to the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, Goa.
- The applicant will receive an acknowledgment receipt upon submission.
Documents Required
- Worker Registration Card/Number
- Receipt of Payment of First & Last Subscription with the Board
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Educational Certificates/Marksheets of the Latest Qualifying Examination
- Proof of Admission/Enrollment in the Educational Institution
- Fee Receipt
- Proof of Identity of the Student
- Affidavit of the Parent of the Student, signed before an MLA/MP/Panchayat President/Gazetted Officer of the State or Central Government
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Who oversees the operations of the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board?
A: The Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) under the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa administers this scheme. - Q: How can a worker apply for registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
A: A worker must visit the Labour Department and submit the required documents to register. - Q: What is the eligibility regarding the service period for registration?
A: The worker must have completed at least 90 days of service as a registered worker in the year. - Q: Can a worker who is a member of another fund register under this scheme?
A: Yes, as long as the worker meets the eligibility criteria set by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. - Q: How long is the validity of the registration certificate under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
A: The validity is subject to the Board’s guidelines and must be renewed periodically. - Q: Where can complaints be registered regarding Labour Department services?
A: Complaints can be registered with the Public Grievance Department of Goa. - Q: Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
A: The Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, Goa at Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa.
Contact Information
Office Address:
Commissioner, Labour & Employment, Goa
2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa
Phone: 0832-2437081/82/83
Email: [email protected]