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Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre & Post-Matric

Ministry: Ministry Of Labour and Employment

The scheme aims to fund the pre-matric and post-matric education of wards belonging to specific mine, beedi, and cine workers. It provides annual scholarships between ₹1,000/- and ₹25,000/- based on the student's academic level and course type.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre & Post-Matric" was launched by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide educational scholarships to the children of Beedi, Iron Ore, Manganese & Chrome Ore, Limestone, Dolomite, Mica, and Cine workers. The scheme provides annual financial assistance ranging from ₹1,000/- to ₹25,000/- directly to the beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer. The applicant must be studying in a recognized institution and meet the stipulated parental occupation and income thresholds. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the National Scholarship Portal.

Benefits

Financial Assistance Rates

₹1.0K · annual

Class I to IV (for the purchase of dress/books, etc.): ₹1,000/- per annum.

₹1.5K · annual

Class V to VIII: ₹1,500/- per annum.

₹2.0K · annual

Class IX: ₹2,000/- per annum.

₹2.0K · annual

Class X: ₹2,000/- per annum.

₹3.0K · annual

Class XI to XII: ₹3,000/- per annum.

₹6.0K · annual

ITI: ₹6,000/- per annum.

₹6.0K · annual

Polytechnic: ₹6,000/- per annum.

₹6.0K · annual

Degree Courses (including B.Sc. Agriculture): ₹6,000/- per annum.

₹25.0K · annual

Professional Courses: ₹25,000/- per annum.

Mode of Disbursement: The benefits under the scheme are transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Photo
  • Identity card of the worker (Form B Register Number in case of Mine workers).
  • Front page of Bank Pass Book or Cancelled Cheque (which should contain details of the account holder/beneficiary).
  • Passing Certificate/Mark Sheet of previous Academic Year
  • Income Certificate issued by the Revenue Authority

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹25.0K