This scheme provides educational assistance to the son or daughter of a registered construction worker who is studying in any class from Class I to Post Graduate Level/Professional Course.
Educational Assistance (ANBOCWWB) - Introduction
The scheme “Educational Assistance” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, an educational allowance will be provided to the son or daughter of a registered construction worker who is studying in any class from Class I to Post Graduate Level/Professional Course.
Benefits
Education Allowance shall be provided at the following rates:
Sl. No. Class/Course Amount of Educational Assistance
1 Class 1 to 5 ₹300/- per month
2 Class 6 to 8 ₹400/- per month
3 Class 9 to 12 ₹700/- per month
4 Diploma/Graduate Studies ₹900/- per month
5 Vocational Training through ITI ₹900/- per month
6 Post Graduate Studies ₹2,000/- per month
7 MBBS/BEMBBS/BE/Professional Course the Board shall incur the entire cost of study for meritorious students, on a case to case basis subject to approval of Andaman & Nicobar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- The applicant should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
- The applicant should be registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have an active membership of the Board.
- The son or daughter of the applicant/registered worker should be enrolled in any grade from Class I to Post Graduate Level/Professional Course.
Application Process
The applicant may submit the application form himself/herself or through the contractor to the concerned Office along with all the relevant documents.
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