FAFEOSCOB

Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries

The Financial Assistance for Education of Self/Children of Beneficiaries scheme, administered by the BOCW Welfare Board under the Labour Department of West Bengal, offers cash support to registered construction workers or their children pursuing education from Higher Secondary to postgraduate levels. Financial aid ranges from ₹4,000 for students admitted to class XI to ₹30,000 for those entering professional courses like Medical or Engineering.

राज्य नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: पश्चिम बंगाल

नोडल विभाग: Labour Department

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

श्रेणियाँ: शिक्षा और अध्ययन, सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Labour, Building Worker, Construction Worker, Education, Study, Scholarships

विवरण

The "Financial Assistance for Education of Self/ Children of Beneficiaries' scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, a beneficiary registered for a continuous period of 6 months shall be entitled to get financial assistance for himself/ herself and his/ her children studying Higher Secondary and above. This benefit can be availed only twice by a single beneficiary.

लाभ

  • Class Amount Madhyamik passed & Admitted to class XI ₹4 000/-Promoted to class XII ₹5 000/-H.S. passed & Admitted to Graduation ₹6 000/-Admitted to P.G. ₹8 000/-Admitted to Medical/Engineering/MBA/CA ₹30.000/-

Class****AmountMadhyamik passed & Admitted to class XI ₹4,000/-Promoted to class XII ₹5,000/-H.S. passed & Admitted to Graduation ₹6,000/-Admitted to P.G. ₹8,000/-Admitted to Medical/Engineering/MBA/CA ₹30.000/-

पात्रता

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

  • The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
  • The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  • The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  • The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

  • The applicant should be a registered member or his/ her children Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal.
  • The applicant should be studying Higher Secondary and above.

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

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Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: A registered worker should request the application from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers for this benefit.

Helpdesk:

Labour Department
Department of Labour, Government of West Bengal,
12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A,
1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road,
Kolkata-700001
Helpline of Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal (Shramik Sathi): 1800-103-0009
> Note:

  • Upon successful verification, the construction worker is registered and an identity card and passbook are issued to him/ her. ₹20/- as the registration fee and ₹30/- as yearly subscription is taken. The amounts taken are noted in the passbook and a receipt is issued.
  • After one year, the beneficiary's subscription is renewed upon payment of a renewal fee of ₹30/- and submission of an application in Form-27A.
  • If not renewed the registration of the beneficiary is cancelled after the expiry of one year. Fresh application for renewal to be submitted to the ALC for consideration.

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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal?
The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.
Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.
Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
At present all Assistant Labour Commissioners and Inspectors posted at blocks and municipalities shall be responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary.
Who is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board?
Every building worker who is between the age of 18-60 years and who has been engaged in any building or other construction work for not less than 90 days during the preceding one year is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board of West Bengal.
What is the procedure for applying for the registration?
To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should collect and submit the Form-27 with all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required) and a fee of ₹20/- to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Is there a specific form for the registration as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?
Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form-27. You can obtain this form from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers in your area.
What happens after a construction worker is successfully verified for registration?
Upon successful verification, the construction worker is registered, and an identity card and passbook are issued to him/her.
What are the fees associated with the registration process?
The registration fee is ₹20/-, and the yearly subscription fee is ₹30/-. These amounts are noted in the passbook, and a receipt is issued.
How is the yearly subscription fee documented?
The yearly subscription fee of ₹30/- is recorded in the passbook, and a receipt is issued for the payment.
What is the process for renewing the subscription after one year?
After the expiry of one year, the subscription of the beneficiary is renewed upon payment of a renewal fee of ₹30/- and submission of an application made in Form-27A.
What happens if the subscription is not renewed after one year?
If the subscription is not renewed, the registration of the beneficiary is cancelled after the expiry of one year.
Can a beneficiary reapply for renewal after cancellation?
Yes, a fresh application for renewal can be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) for consideration.
What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?
A registered member or his/ her children Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal., shall be eligible for this benefit.
What is the maximum amount the Board may sanction for this benefit?
The Board may sanction an amount ranging from ₹4,000/- to ₹30,000/- to the beneficiaries under this scheme.
How many times can the beneficiary avail the benefits?
This benefit can be availed only twice by a single beneficiary.
What financial assistance is available for students who have passed the Madhyamik exam and are admitted to Class XI?
Students who have passed the Madhyamik exam and are admitted to Class XI are eligible for financial assistance of ₹4,000/-.
What is the financial assistance provided for students promoted to Class XII?
Students who are promoted to Class XII will receive financial assistance of ₹5,000/-.
How much financial assistance is given to students who have passed H.S. and are admitted to a Graduation course?
Students who have passed their Higher Secondary (H.S.) exams and are admitted to a Graduation course are eligible for financial assistance of ₹6,000/-.
What amount is provided to students admitted to Post Graduation (P.G.) courses?
Students admitted to Post Graduation (P.G.) courses will receive financial assistance of ₹8,000/-.
How much financial assistance can students admitted to Medical, Engineering, MBA, or CA courses receive?
Students admitted to Medical, Engineering, MBA, or CA courses are eligible for financial assistance of ₹30,000/-.
Where can the prescribed format be collected from?
The prescribed format which can be collected from Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers in your area.
Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?
Submit your welfare scheme application to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers in your area.

परिभाषाएँ

  • Building & Other Construction Work

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