The Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme is an initiative by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on the families of laborers by assisting with laptop purchases for children enrolled in professional or design courses. This support not only enhances educational opportunities but also encourages skill development in emerging technology and design fields.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: Up to 50% of the laptop cost or a maximum of ₹25,000 is provided, subject to a laptop price limit of ₹50,000.
- Educational Empowerment: The scheme supports students in professional or design courses, helping them acquire the necessary technological tools for their studies.
- Reduced Financial Burden: It eases the economic pressure on families of industrial workers, enabling better educational opportunities for their children.
Eligibility
To qualify for the scheme, the following conditions must be met:
- Employment Requirement: The applicant must be a worker employed in a factory or institute in Gujarat, with a minimum of one year of continuous contribution to the Labour Welfare Fund.
- Academic Achievement: The child must have passed the class 12th board exam with an overall score of 70% or more.
- Course Enrollment: The student should be enrolled in a professional or design course (students admitted abroad are not eligible).
- Laptop Ownership: The laptop must be purchased in the name of the student.
- Application Timing: In the year of appearing for the board exam, the application must be submitted within 6 months after the laptop purchase in that same year.
Application Process
Online Application Process for Scheme Benefit
- Visit the Sanman Portal: Access the portal at https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/.
- Register as a Citizen: Under the ‘Citizen Login’ tab, click on “Please Register Here”.
- Enter Details: Provide your Aadhaar Card Number, select your user type, and enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
- Fetch and Verify: Click on “Fetch” to verify your details.
- Set Up Credentials: Enter your user details and choose a password.
- Login: After successful registration, log in using your User ID and Password.
- Select Scheme: Choose the Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme and read the instructions carefully.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the application form, upload all required documents, agree with the Rules & Regulations, and submit the form.
- Confirmation: A confirmation email with the application number will be sent to your registered email ID.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Copy of the Identity Card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
- Aadhaar Card of the Labour
- Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
- Aadhaar Card of the Child/Student
- 12th Class Marksheet of the Child/Student
- Copy of the Allotment Letter for the professional/design course
- Copy of the Fee Receipt deposited with the concerned college under the admission category
- Latest Receipt of Payment to the Labour Welfare Fund
- Valid Bill of Purchase for the laptop
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details/Bank Passbook
- Bonafide Certificate
- Any Other Documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who administers the Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme?
A1: The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.
Q2: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A2: The scheme offers financial assistance covering 50% of the laptop purchase cost or up to ₹25,000 (whichever is less), provided the laptop price is within ₹50,000.
Q3: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A3: Workers employed in a factory or institute in Gujarat with at least one year of Labour Welfare Fund contributions can apply on behalf of their children who have passed class 12th with 70% or more and are enrolled in a professional or design course.
Q4: Are there any restrictions on the purchase or usage of the laptop?
A4: Yes, the laptop must be purchased in the name of the student, and its price should not exceed ₹50,000.
Q5: When should applicants apply for the scheme benefit?
A5: In the year of appearing for the board exam, the application must be made within 6 months after purchasing the laptop.
Q6: Can students pursuing courses other than professional or design courses avail of this scheme?
A6: No, the scheme is specifically designed for students admitted to professional or design courses.