Goa Labour Welfare Scheme 2025—”Grant of Financial Assistance to the School going children of industrial workers/employees studying in I Standards for Supply of one set of Uniforms by Goa Labour Welfare Board Under Govt. of Goa, Department of Labour and Employment, Goa. This scheme is directed at mitigating financial hardship among industrial workers as it will reimburse them for buying school uniform of their children studying in 1st to4th standard.
Objective
To offer financial assistance to industrial workers/employees to cover the cost of one set of uniforms for their children studying in primary school (1st to 4th standard), thus promoting education and reducing financial stress on low-income families.
Benefits
- ₹1,600/- per student per annum for the purchase of one set of uniforms.
- For Boys: Shorts/trousers and shirts.
- For Girls: Frock.
Eligibility Criteria
- Employment Status:
- The applicant must be an industrial worker/employee.
- The applicant must be registered with the Goa Labour Welfare Board.
- Service Duration:
- The applicant should have at least 6 months of continuous service with the Board at the time of application.
- Income Limit:
- The applicant’s monthly salary should not exceed ₹20,000/-.
- Child’s Criteria:
- The child’s age should be between 5 to 10 years.
- The child should be studying in 1st to 4th standard.
- The child must be enrolled in a recognized, aided, or private school.
- Preference:
- Preference will be given to workers with no more than two children.
Exclusions
- Children studying in Government schools already receiving uniforms supplied by the Government of Goa are not eligible under this scheme.
Application Process
- Download the Application Form:
- Visit the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa to download the prescribed application form.
- Fill Out the Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields in the form.
- Paste a passport-sized photograph if required.
- Attach all the necessary documents (self-attested, if specified).
- Submission of Application:
- Submit the duly filled application through:
- Employers or
- Heads of Educational Institutions where the child is studying.
- Address the application to:
- Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, 4th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan,
Patto Centre, Panaji,
Goa – 403 001.
- Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, 4th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan,
- Submit the duly filled application through:
- Submission Deadline:
- Ensure the application reaches the Secretary on or before 30th September of the current year.
Documents Required
- Proof of Regular Employment and Service Duration.
- Salary Statement or Income Certificate of the worker.
- School Admission Proof of the child.
- Student’s Identity Document.
- Birth Certificate of the child (as proof of age).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable) issued by a competent authority.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution.
- Statement from the Worker indicating the duration of continuous service to the Board.
- Any Other Relevant Documents as specified in the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Are there any restrictions on the type of schools where the child should be enrolled?
Yes, the child must be enrolled in a recognized, aided, or private school. Government school students receiving uniforms from the Goa Government are not eligible. - Is the assistance provided as a one-time payment or recurring?
The assistance of ₹1,600/- is provided annually per student. - How is the assistance amount intended to be utilized?
The assistance is meant for purchasing one set of uniforms (shorts/trousers and shirts for boys; frocks for girls). - Are there any preferences given to certain categories of workers?
Yes, preference is given to workers with no more than two children. - Is there an age limit for the children of applicants?
Yes, the child’s age should be between 5 to 10 years. - What is the income criterion for applicants?
The monthly salary of the applicant should not exceed ₹20,000/-. - Is there a minimum service duration requirement?
Yes, the applicant must have completed 6 months of continuous service with the Board.