The “Higher Educational Finance Assistance” is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, financial assistance is extended to the wards of the Construction Workers who get admission into higher education programs through CENTAC, Puducherry. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the ward of the worker. The applications are accepted offline.
Benefits
| Qualification | Financial Assistance |
|---|---|
| M.B.B.S / B.D.S (CENTAC) | ₹1,00,000/- (One-Time Payment) |
| B.E. / B.Tech. (CENTAC) | ₹50,000/- (One-Time Payment) |
| Diploma in Engineering | ₹20,000/- (One-Time Payment) |
| Undergraduate (UG) Courses | ₹2,000/- per annum |
| Postgraduate (PG) Courses | ₹4,000/- per annum |
| Diploma Courses | ₹2,000/- per annum |
| PG Diploma Courses | ₹3,000/- per annum |
| MD General Medicine & Related Fields | ₹1,00,000/- (One-Time Payment) |
| MS Orthopaedics & Related Fields | ₹1,00,000/- (One-Time Payment) |
| MD Clinical Pharmacology & Related Fields | ₹1,50,000/- (One-Time Payment) |
| M.Tech / M.E Engineering Courses | ₹75,000/- (One-Time Payment) |
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The applicant must be a student.
- The applicant must be a ward of a registered construction worker under PBAOCWWB.
- The construction worker must be registered with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant must have secured admission through CENTAC, Puducherry for the eligible courses.
Application Process
Offline Application Submission
Step 1:
- Visit the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Office at:
Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 605 009 - Obtain the prescribed application form free of cost from the designated authority.
OR : Download and print the prescribed application form from Page No. 91 of the Citizen’s Charter.
Step 2:
- Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required).
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with documents to the concerned authority at the Welfare Board Office.
Step 4:
- Collect an acknowledgment receipt from the concerned authority.
- Ensure the receipt includes the date and time of submission and, if applicable, a unique identification number for tracking.
Documents Required
For M.B.B.S / B.D.S (CENTAC) and B.E. / B.Tech. (CENTAC) Applicants
- Last Subscription Bill (Proof of recent contribution to the Welfare Board).
- Board ID Card of the registered construction worker.
- Aadhaar Card of the student.
- Ration Card of the family.
- Provisionally Allotment Order through CENTAC.
- Bank Passbook (for Direct Benefit Transfer).
- Certificate from the Educational Institute confirming admission.
For UG, PG, Diploma, and PG Diploma Applicants
- Last Subscription Bill.
- Board ID Card.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Ration Card.
- Bank Passbook.
For MD, MS, M.Tech, and Related Courses Applicants
- Last Subscription Bill.
- Board ID Card.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Ration Card.
- Bank Passbook.
- Provisionally Allotment Order through NEET (for medical courses).
- Admission Certificate from the Medical College.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: I am a ward of a registered construction worker and obtained admission in a Master of Arts (M.A.) course. Does the scheme provide any financial help for this course?
A1: Yes, postgraduate courses (PG) are covered for ₹4,000 annually under this scheme.
Q2: How is the financial help given under the scheme?
A2: The direct transfer (DBT) of financial assistance into the student’s bank account.
Q3: I was given aid for a B.Tech. course but changed my branch within the same course. Will this impact my eligibility for the remaining installments?
A3: No, a change of branches within the same course will not impact your eligibility.
Q4: Other than the one-time payment or yearly support, does the scheme provide any assistance with semester charges or other education-related expenses?
A4: No, the scheme provides only the mentioned one-time or yearly financial support and does not cover semester charges individually.
Q5: Does the scheme provide any non-financial benefits such as career guidance or internship?
A5: No, the scheme provides only financial support and not career guidance or internships.
Q6: Are there performance-based incentives or bonuses for professional courses?
A6: There are no other performance-based incentives under this scheme.
Q7: Can I apply online?
A7: No, application is made purely offline and needs to be submitted at the PBAOCWWB office.
Q8: When is the financial aid paid?
A8: Assistance is paid after verification and approval of the application.
Q9: Is self-attestation of documents necessary?
A9: Yes, self-attested copies of documents required are to be submitted along with the application.
Q10: Must I pay a fee to submit an application under this scheme?
A10: No, application is free.
Sources and References
- Guidelines – Page No. 72
- Application Form – Page No. 91
- Grievance Redressal – Page No. 131
- Registration Process & Documents Required – Page No. 57