Goa Textbook Assistance Scheme 2025: ₹1,200 to ₹1,800 for School Children of Industrial WorkersScheme StatusScheme Status

The “Grant of Financial Assistance for Purchase of Textbooks/Notebooks to School-Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees (GLWB)” is a welfare scheme launched by the Goa Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment, Goa. The scheme supports the educational needs of children of industrial workers/employees by providing financial assistance to help purchase textbooks and notebooks for children studying in classes 1st to 4th in recognized/approved schools.


Benefits

Eligible applicants will receive financial assistance based on the child’s level of education:

  • Class 1st: ₹1,200
  • Class 2nd: ₹1,200
  • Class 3rd: ₹1,800
  • Class 4th: ₹1,800

Purpose:

  • The assistance is exclusively for purchasing textbooks and notebooks.

Disbursement:

  • Funds are disbursed through the management of the Head of the Institution where the child is studying.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be a regular industrial worker/employee under the Goa Labour Welfare Board.
  • The applicant must have at least 6 months of continuous service.
  • The applicant should not be employed in supervisory or managerial roles earning ₹1,600/- or more per month.
  • The applicant’s wages/salary should not exceed ₹20,000/-.
  • The applicant’s child must be studying in classes 1st to 4th in a recognized/approved school.

Criteria for Selection

  • Preference will be given to families with the lowest income.
  • Students studying in higher classes (Class 4th > Class 3rd > Class 2nd > Class 1st) will be given preference.
  • Priority will be given to workers with not more than two children.

Application Process

Offline Mode

  1. Download the Application Form

    • The applicant should visit the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa, and print the prescribed format of the application form.
  2. Fill Out the Application Form

    • Enter all mandatory details and paste a passport-sized photograph (if required).
    • Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
  3. Submit the Application Form

    • The filled and signed application form, along with the necessary documents, should be submitted through the employer or the Head of the Educational Institution where the child is studying.
    • The application should be sent to:
      The Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board,
      4th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto Centre, Panaji, Goa – 403001.
    • Deadline: The application must reach the Secretary on or before September 30th each year.

Documents Required

  1. Proof of Regular Employment and Service Duration (issued by employer).
  2. Salary Statement of the Worker (latest pay slip or certificate).
  3. School Enrollment Documents of the Student (bonafide certificate from the school).
  4. Caste Certificate (if applicable).
  5. Income Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
  6. Disability Certificate (if applicable).
  7. Certificate from the Institution (confirming child’s enrollment in Class 1st – 4th).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the minimum duration of service required for eligibility?
A: The applicant must have at least 6 months of continuous service as an industrial worker/employee.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the salary or wage level of the applicants?
A: Yes, the applicant’s wages/salary should not exceed ₹20,000 per month, and they should not be in a supervisory or managerial role earning ₹1,600 or more per month.

Q: Do applicants need to have children enrolled in specific classes to qualify for assistance?
A: Yes, only children studying in Class 1st to 4th in recognized/approved schools are eligible.

Q: How is the assistance disbursed to the beneficiaries?
A: The financial assistance is disbursed through the Head of the Institution where the child is studying.

Q: Can the assistance be utilized for other educational expenses?
A: No, the assistance must be used exclusively for purchasing textbooks and notebooks.

Q: How can interested applicants obtain the application form for this scheme?
A: The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.

Q: Can applicants submit the application form directly to the Goa Labour Welfare Board?
A: No, the application must be submitted through the employer or the school’s Head of Institution.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the application?
A: Yes, the application must reach the Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, on or before September 30th every year.

Q: Is there a specific timeframe within which the financial assistance is disbursed?
A: The disbursement schedule will be decided by the Goa Labour Welfare Board and is generally processed after verification of applications.

Q: Are part-time workers eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: No, only regular industrial workers/employees are eligible.

Q: Can applicants from any industry apply for assistance?
A: The scheme is applicable only to industrial workers/employees registered under the Goa Labour Welfare Board.

Q: Can applicants with a salary below ₹1,600 per month apply?
A: Yes, applicants with a salary below ₹1,600 per month can apply, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.


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