The Child Welfare Scheme for Labourers’ Children is a component of the Integrated Coffee Development Project initiated by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This program is designed to give educational stipends, incentives, and higher education assistance to children of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) labourers employed in coffee plantations and licensed coffee curing works. The scheme is designed to reduce the educational disadvantage of children belonging to such communities and improve their education prospects.
Benefits
- Educational Stipends :₹2,250 per student
- Incentive Award (in addition to ₹2,250/- Educational Stipend) : For Boys: ₹1,000; For Girls: ₹1,500
- Financial Assistance
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Traditional Courses (Arts, Science, Commerce, etc.)(a) Graduation: ₹3,750 per student(b) Post-Graduation: ₹7,500 per studentProfessional Courses(a) Medical Sciences: ₹7,500 per student(b) Agriculture and allied Sciences / Animal Husbandry / Engineering / Pharmacy / Nursing / Other Equivalent Professional Degree Courses: ₹7,500 per student
Eligibility
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Children of SC/ST Labourers:
- Must be studying higher education after completing 10th grade.
- The applicant must be a child of labourers working in coffee plantations or licensed coffee curing works.
- First two surviving children of SC/ST labourers are eligible. If the second child is part of a multiple birth (twins, etc.), assistance will be granted to all children, provided they meet merit requirements.
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Academic Qualifications:
- Students must be pursuing higher studies such as PUC (Pre-University Course), Polytechnic, or Vocational Training after successfully passing SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).
- Students pursuing graduation, post-graduation, or professional courses are eligible for financial assistance if they have completed 12th grade or 2nd PUC.
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Institution Requirements:
- The educational institution must be recognized by the government.
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Exclusions:
- Children of Clerks, Drivers, Supervisors, and Estate/Curing Works Managers are not eligible.
Application Process
Offline Application:
- Step 1: Download the prescribed application form.
- Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields, attach passport-sized photographs, and self-attest the required documents.
- Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the Coffee Board.
Documents Required
- Completed application form with photographs.
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, student ID).
- Marksheet of the previous class.
- SC/ST Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Employment Certificate from the coffee plantation/curing works where the parent is employed.
- Certificate from the principal of the institution where the student is studying.
- Bank passbook with details of the student’s or guardian’s account.
- Income Certificate of the family.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1:The “Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers” plan.
Children of SC/ST labourers working in coffee plantations and curing operations get financial help in the form of school stipends and awards under this scheme.
Q2: For whom are the scheme’s advantages qualified?
Children of SC/ST labourers working on coffee farms, students following their tenth grade, qualify for the scheme.
Q3: Are students enrolled in professional courses entitled for financial aid able to access?
Under this program, students enrolling in professional courses like medical, engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, and other allied disciplines are qualified for financial aid.
Q4: What application documentation is needed?
Documents needed include marksheets, income certificate, bank information, caste certificate, identity verification.
Q5: How might I apply for the program?
Candidates can apply by completing the Coffee Board’s available application form and forwarding it together with the necessary supporting records.
Q6: For graduating and following through, how much financial help is given?
For post-graduate, the financial aid is ₹7,500 year; for graduation, it is ₹3,750 year.
Q7: Does academic brilliance warrant any particular incentive?
Indeed, extraordinary academic performance earns a further incentive of ₹1,000 for boys and ₹1,500 for girls.