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WBTWSAE

West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Education of Children

This scheme provides financial support to beneficiaries for their children's (maximum two) education at various levels, including higher secondary, graduation, post-graduation, and professional courses like engineering and medical studies.

State Cash

States / UT: West Bengal

Nodal department: Labour Department

Scheme for: Family

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Social Security, Transport Worker, Engineering And Medical, Education, Scholarship, Higher Secondary, Graduation, Post-Graduation

Details

The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Education of Children” by the Labour Department, West Bengal, offers one-time financial aid to beneficiaries to ease the cost of their children's (maximum two) education. The scheme is structured to provide assistance based on the level of education.

Benefits

  • - Higher Secondary/ Diploma: ₹4,000/-. - Graduation/ Diploma: ₹6,000/-. - Post-Graduation: ₹10,000/-. - Engineering/ Medical: ₹30,000/-. <br>
  • Higher Secondary/ Diploma: ₹4,000/-. - Graduation/ Diploma: ₹6,000/-. - Post-Graduation: ₹10,000/-. - Engineering/ Medical: ₹30,000/-.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
  2. The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
  3. The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

Application Process

Online

Step 1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

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

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status