CEA

Children Education Allowance

Implemented by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, the Children Education Allowance provides financial assistance of ₹500 per month for each child, up to two children, enrolled in Nursery to Class 10. This initiative supports registered construction workers in Nagaland in meeting their children's educational expenses.

State Cash

States / UT: Nagaland

Nodal department: Labour and Employment Department, Nagaland

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend, Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Children, Construction Worker, Labour

Details

The Children Education Allowance scheme implemented by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board. Under this scheme, children of registered beneficiaries studying from Nursery to Class 10 are provided ₹500/- per month per child as education assistance. The scholarship applies to a maximum of two children per family.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance of ₹500/- per child, per month, for up to two children
  • Financial assistance of ₹500/- per child, per month, for up to two children.

Eligibility

  1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
  2. The worker should be registered with the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.
  3. The worker’s child should be studying between Nursery and 10th Class.
  4. A maximum of two children per family are eligible.


Application Process

Offline

Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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 Assistant Labour Commissioner.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Labour Commissioner 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).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for the children's education assistance?
Children of registered building worker beneficiaries studying between Nursery and Class 10.
How much financial assistance is provided per child?
₹500 per month per child, for a maximum of two children.
What documents are required for the application?
Filled application form, certification from the school's Head, and sealed pages of the child's Cumulative Records.
How often does the scholarship need to be renewed?
It must be renewed every academic session.
How can I apply for the scholarship?
Obtain the form from the ALC office, fill in details, and get it certified by the Head of the school.
Is there a maximum limit to the number of children who can receive the scholarship?
Yes, only two children per family are eligible.
What is the role of the school in the application process?
The school's Head must certify the child's details and provide a sealed copy of the Cumulative Records.
Where should the completed application form be submitted?
At the Assistant Labour Commissioner's office of the respective district.
Can this scholarship be used for higher education?
No, it is only for students from Nursery to Class 10.
Does the scholarship cover tuition fees?
The scholarship is a monthly financial assistance and may be used for educational expenses, but is not specifically for tuition fees.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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