The “Educational Assistance” scheme was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam to provide educational assistance to the children of the registered construction workers who are studying in Class I to Post Graduate.
Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) - Introduction
The “Educational Assistance” scheme was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, educational assistance/scholarship will be provided to the children of the registered construction workers who are studying in Class I to Post Graduate, to lay greater emphasis on education. Further, if the children of the construction workers pursue higher study in the Government Institution of IIT/Engineering /Medical etc. then the entire expenses will be borne by the Board on submission of proper documents from the Institution.
Benefits
Educational Assistance under the scheme is as follows:-
| Sl. No. | Class | Amount of Annual Grant/Scholarship |
| 1 | Class 1 to 4 | ₹1,500/- |
| 2 | Class 5 to 7 | ₹2,750/- |
| 3 | Class 8 to 10 | ₹4,000/- |
| 4 | Class 11 to 12 (each year) including ITI | ₹7,000/- |
| 5 | Degree Course & its equivalent courses including ITI | ₹10,000/- |
| 6 | Post Graduate or equivalent classes including engineering/ medical/competitive exam | ₹20,000/- |
| 7 | Apart from the Post Graduate Degree, if any children of the registered beneficiaries wish to get higher study in the Government Institution of IIT /Engineering /Medical or any higher study in the Govt. Institution | All Expenses |
Eligibility
- The applicant student should be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The applicant’s parent should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
- The applicant’s parent should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The parent of the applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
- The students should be enrolled in educational programs from Class I to higher study levels.
Application Process
- Applicants can approach the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) - Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) for required assistance.
- In case VLE assistance is utilized, VLE shall ensure recording of reference/tracking numbers at their end and also providing the same to the applicant.
- An applicant can directly check for the status of an application or make telephonic inquiries to the concerned VLE by providing a tracking ID. VLE shall ensure telephone numbers are displayed in centers at all times.