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
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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.
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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.
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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
- Proof of Regular Employment and Service Duration (issued by employer).
- Salary Statement of the Worker (latest pay slip or certificate).
- School Enrollment Documents of the Student (bonafide certificate from the school).
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Income Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable).
- 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.