The Naunihal Scholarship Yojana is an initiative by the Government of Chhattisgarh, implemented by the Labor Department, to support the education of children from economically weaker backgrounds, particularly construction workers’ children. The scheme provides financial assistance to students from Class 1 up to postgraduate and professional courses to prevent them from dropping out due to financial constraints. The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
Benefits
The scholarship amount is provided annually as a lump sum, based on the student’s academic level:
| Categories | Boys (₹) | Girls (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1st to 5th | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| Class 6th to 8th | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| Class 9th to 12th | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Graduation (B.A./ B.Sc / B.Com / ITI Diploma) | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Post Graduation (M.A./ M.Sc / M.Com / Post Graduate Diploma) | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Graduation Level Professional Course | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Postgraduate Professional Course / Ph.D. | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- The child of a registered construction worker.
- A maximum of two children per family can avail of the scholarship.
- No minimum grade/marks requirement.
- Students pursuing higher education (engineering, medical, etc.) must complete at least one academic year to continue receiving the scholarship. If a student drops out in the first year, they must return the scholarship amount.
- The parent must have worked as a registered construction worker for at least 90 days in the last year before applying.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Registered construction workers can apply through the Labor Office of the respective district.
- Application period: From the start of the academic session until December 31st.
- Attach required documents (listed below).
- Submit the completed application form at the designated labor office.
Online Process (If Available)
- Visit the official website of the Labor Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.
- Fill in the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents.
- Submit the application before December 31st.
Documents Required
- Labor Registration ID Card of the beneficiary parent.
- Aadhaar Card of the student.
- Certificate of Admission from the school/college (confirming enrollment in the current academic year).
- Mark sheet of the previous academic year.
- Bank account details of the student (scanned copy of the passbook).
- Any other document as required by the authorities.
Note: Only original scanned copies of documents should be uploaded during the online application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Naunihal Scholarship Yojana?
It is a financial assistance program for children of registered construction workers in Chhattisgarh to support their education.
Q: How much financial aid is provided under the scheme?
The scholarship amount ranges from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 per year, depending on the student’s class or course.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria?
The student must be a child of a registered construction worker, a resident of Chhattisgarh, and must be enrolled in a school, college, or professional course.
Q: How many children from a family can receive the scholarship?
A maximum of two children per family can apply.
Q: Are there any grade requirements to avail of the scholarship?
No, there is no minimum marks requirement.
Q: Can working professionals apply for this scheme?
No, this scheme is specifically for students from class 1 to postgraduate levels.
Q: How to apply for the scholarship?
Students can apply offline through the Labor Office or online (if available) before December 31st.
Q: Will the student receive a monthly stipend?
No, the scholarship is provided as a one-time annual payment.
Q: What happens if a student drops out of college?
If a student drops out in the first year of a college-level course, they must return the scholarship amount.