The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana was launched by the Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme provides financial assistance for the education of children of registered building and construction workers under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (OB&OCWWB).
Benefits
Type, Number & Duration of Scholarship
| Sl. No. | Educational Assistance (on completion of 1st year) | Scholarship Amount (₹ per annum) | Additional Benefit for Girl Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For Class 6th and 7th (Girls only) | 2,000 | – |
| 2 | For Class 8th (All children) | 2,000 | 20% additional benefit |
| 3 | For Class 9th (All children) | 3,000 | 20% additional benefit |
| 4 | For Class 10th (All children) | 4,000 | 20% additional benefit |
| 5 | Cash Award for students securing 90% or above in Class 10th | 10,000 (One-time) | 20% additional benefit |
| 6 | For Class 11th & 12th | 5,000 | 20% additional benefit |
| 7 | For B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./PG Studies | 7,000 | 20% additional benefit |
| 8 | For B.Tech./MCA/MBA/B.Arch./M.Arch./M.Tech./M.Sc./B.Pharm./M.Pharm./Hotel Management & Catering/Medical (Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic) in Govt. Colleges only | 40,000 | 20% additional benefit |
| 9 | For B.Ed/CT/Nursing Training in Govt. Institutes | 10,000 | 20% additional benefit |
Eligibility
- Only wards/children of registered building & construction workers are eligible.
- The worker must have completed at least one year as a registered beneficiary under the OB&OCWW Board.
- Assistance is provided only for two children per family.
- Classes 6th and 7th: Scholarship applicable only for girls.
- Class 8th onwards: Scholarship is applicable for both boys and girls.
- 20% additional benefit is provided to girl children from Class 8th onwards.
- The worker must have an active bank account (DBT enabled).
- 50% attendance is mandatory for students to avail the scholarship.
- The worker must have paid up-to-date annual contributions to the Board.
Application Process
Online Application
- New users: Click on the Registration link on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
- Existing users: Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Enter Aadhaar number and proceed.
- Check registered mobile/email for the User ID & Password.
- Log in to the portal and fill in personal, academic, eligibility, and bank details.
- Click “Save as Draft” or proceed by clicking “Next”.
- Preview the form, download and print it.
- Application will be verified by the District Labour Officer in the e-Shramik Portal.
- Once approved, the scholarship amount is disbursed via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant
- Applicant’s Photograph
- Mark Sheets/Certificate of the last qualifying examination
- Aadhaar Card of the parent registered with the OB&OCWW Board
- Building & Other Construction Worker ID Card
- Bank Account Details (First page of passbook containing Account Number & IFSC)
- College ID card / Admission receipt / Library Card
- Resident Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
To provide financial assistance to the children of registered construction workers for their education. - Q: Which department implements this scheme?
The Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department, Government of Odisha under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (OB&OCWWB). - Q: How much scholarship amount is given under this scheme?
Scholarship amount varies by class/course, ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹40,000 per annum. - Q: When will students receive the scholarship?
Once the application is verified and approved, the scholarship amount is directly credited to the student’s bank account via DBT. - Q: How much is the additional benefit for girl children?
20% extra over and above the standard scholarship amount for girls from Class 8th onwards. - Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Children of registered building & construction workers with at least one-year registration under OB&OCWW Board. - Q: Students from which classes can apply?
Students from Class 6th to Postgraduate studies are eligible. - Q: How many children per family can avail benefits?
Maximum two children per family. - Q: Can both boys & girls apply for the scholarship?
Yes, but for Class 6th & 7th, only girls are eligible. From Class 8th onwards, both boys and girls can apply.