Under this scheme, educational assistance is provided of ₹2,500/- to the children studying in 1st to 7th standard and ₹5,000/- for the children studying in 8th to 10th standard of the registered construction worker. The scheme covers up to two children and the wife of a registered male worker.
Educational Assistance to the Children Studying in 1st to 7th and 8th to 10th Class - Introduction
The Educational Assistance to Children Studying in 1st to 7th and 8th to 10th Class scheme is implemented by the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department, Maharashtra. Under this scheme, educational assistance of ₹2,500 to children studying in 1st to 7th standard and ₹5,000 for children studying in 8th to 10th standard is provided to registered construction workers. The scheme covers up to two children and the wife of a registered male worker.
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
- 1st to 7th Class: ₹2,500/-
- 8th to 10th Class: ₹5,000/-
Eligibility
- The worker should be engaged in building or other construction work.
- The worker should be registered under the Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The children of the registered male worker or his wife should be enrolled in any grade from Class 1 to 10.
- Only two children of the registered male worker or his wife will be entitled to scholarships.
Application Process
- Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website.
- Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
- Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner / Government Labor Officer.
- Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).