Assam
Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Main benefit
Educational Assistance under the scheme is as follows:-Sl.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Construction worker, Student
About
The "Educational Assistance” scheme was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.
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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/Scholarship1Class 1 to 4₹1,500/-2Class 5 to 7₹2,750/-3Class 8 to 10₹4,000/-4Class 11 to 12 (each year) including ITI₹7,000/-5Degree Course & its equivalent courses including ITI₹10,000/-6Post Graduate or equivalent classes including engineering/ medical/competitive exam₹20,000/-7Apart 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
Who can apply
- 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.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Online
Online - via CSCsApplication Process to apply under the scheme:
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To avail the benefits of the scheme, the eligible applicant may apply through the Official Portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
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On the home page of the portal, click on 'Login Now' and enter the Mobile Number or User ID. OTP received on the registered mobile number should be entered to complete the login.
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The individual console of the applicant gets opened with various functions such as detail updating, Fees due, and benefits eligible.
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Click on 'Benefit' and select the applicable scheme (Education Benefit) under the benefit and the portal redirects to an online application form specific to the scheme.
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The applicant may fill up the application with all mandatory fields and upload the necessary documents.
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The applicant submits the application form and a tracking/reference number is generated as a future reference for the applicant. Post- Application Process:
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Successfully submitted applications pop up in the concerned Officers console. The officer may assign a subordinate to make verifications through the portal.
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Subsequent to preliminary verification, the application is placed in the scrutiny committee for detailed checks.
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Minutes of the Scrutiny Committee meeting get uploaded and Forwarded to the H. O.
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Applications/ Pops up in the Officer's Console of Head Office. Officer assigns to the Assistant concerned and allotted with the District concerned.
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The assistant processes the application through PFMS. Account details get auto-verified in PFMS.
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On successful PFMS verification, Print Advice is generated through PFMS.
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Approving authority approves for disbursement of the benefit through PFMS. (User Manual)
Common questions
Who is eligible to benefit from the Educational Assistance scheme?
Children of registered construction workers studying in Class I to higher study levels are eligible for educational assistance.
What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
Under this scheme, educational assistance/scholarship will be provided to the children of the registered construction workers, to lay greater emphasis on education.
How does the scheme support higher education in government institutions?
For children of construction workers pursuing higher education in government institutions such as IIT, Engineering, Medical, etc., the Board covers the entire expenses.
Can the scheme be availed if the parent is in a different occupation?
No, eligibility is restricted to children whose parents are engaged in building and other construction work.
What is the residency requirement for applicants?
Applicant students must be permanent residents of Assam to qualify for the scheme.
Is registration with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board mandatory?
Yes, the applicant's parent must be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
How to apply under the scheme?
The eligible applicants may apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
Official links
abocwwb.assam.gov.in/Step