Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship
by Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board
Up to ₹2,000-₹40,000/year Scholarship
Cess-funded education scholarship for children of construction workers registered with OBOCWWB in Odisha, covering Class 6 to professional and post-graduate studies.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Annual scholarship for academic year
Eligibility
For sons and daughters of construction workers registered with OBOCWWB for at least one year. Boys eligible from Class 8 onwards; girls eligible from Class 6. Up to two children per family. Student must have passed previous class with 50 per cent attendance. Restricted to Odisha residents.
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Odisha
- Academic requirement
- Must have passed the previous class examination and maintain at least 50 per cent attendance in the current academic session.
- Prerequisites
- Parent registered with OBOCWWB for minimum one year with current contributions paid
- Aadhaar required for the student
- Bank account in Aadhaar-linked DBT-enabled mode
- Regional eligibility criteria
- Open only to children of construction workers registered with OBOCWWB in Odisha
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Rewards and recognition
Award
₹2,000-₹40,000/year
Class-wise annual amounts: Class 6-7 (girls) Rs. 2,000; Class 8 Rs. 2,000; Class 9 Rs. 3,000; Class 10 Rs. 4,000 with one-time Rs. 10,000 merit award for 90 per cent achievers; Class 11-12 Rs. 5,000; Graduation and Post-Graduation Rs. 7,000; B.Ed/CT/Nursing in government colleges Rs. 10,000; Professional courses (B.Tech, BCA, MBA, B.Arch, M.Tech, Medical at government institutions) Rs. 40,000. Girl students receive an additional 20 per cent over the regular amount from Class 8 onwards.
Opens doors to
Supports children of construction workers up to professional and post-graduate level, with up to Rs. 40,000 per year for B.Tech, MBA, Medical, and other professional courses at government institutions.
Recognition
Odisha State Welfare Scheme
What it covers
- School fees and study expenses (Class 6-12)
- Graduation and post-graduation expenses
- Professional course fees up to Rs. 40,000
- Bicycle for class 9-12 students under separate provision
How to apply
- 1Register on the State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in or the board portal at nirmanshramik.odisha.gov.in
- 2Log in using parent's worker registration credentials and student details
- 3Fill personal, academic, institution, and bank account details
- 4Upload required documents including parent's worker ID and previous mark sheet
- 5Submit the application; District Labour Office verifies and benefit is transferred via DBT
Rules and guidelines
- Only children of OBOCWWB-registered construction workers are eligible
- Maximum two children per registered worker family receive benefits
- Class 6 and 7 coverage is limited to girl students only
- Student must have passed the previous class on first attempt
- Minimum 50 per cent attendance in current session is required
- Parent's board membership must be active with up-to-date contributions
About this opportunity
The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship is the educational assistance component of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board's umbrella welfare suite. The scheme provides annual financial assistance to children of construction workers registered as beneficiaries with OBOCWWB, supporting school, college, technical, and professional education.
The scheme is open to sons and daughters of construction workers registered with OBOCWWB for at least one year with current contributions paid up to date. From Class 8 onwards both boys and girls are eligible, while Class 6 and 7 coverage is restricted to girl students. Up to two children per registered worker family can receive benefits. Students must have passed the previous class and maintain at least 50 per cent attendance in the current academic session.
Benefit amounts scale with the level of education. School levels receive Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000 per year, with a one-time merit reward of Rs. 10,000 for Class 10 students scoring above 90 per cent. Higher education students receive Rs. 7,000 for graduation and post-graduation, while professional courses such as B.Tech, BCA, MBA, B.Arch, M.Tech, and Medical at government institutions receive up to Rs. 40,000 per year. Girl students receive an additional 20 per cent over the regular amount from Class 8 onwards.
Application is made online through the State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in or the board's portal at nirmanshramik.odisha.gov.in. The scheme is funded by the one per cent construction cess collected under the BOCW Welfare Cess Act, 1996.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if the parent's OBOCWWB registration lapses during the academic year?
Continued benefit depends on active OBOCWWB registration with up-to-date contributions. If the parent's registration lapses or contributions are pending, the next year's scholarship application may be rejected. Parents should renew registration before applying for renewal.
Can students who fail the previous class still apply for this scholarship in Odisha?
Students who have failed in the previous class are not eligible for the year following the failure. They must re-apply only after passing the previous class and securing the minimum 50 per cent attendance in the current academic session.
What courses qualify for the highest scholarship amount of Rs. 40,000?
Professional and technical courses at government institutions qualify for up to Rs. 40,000 per year. These include B.Tech, BCA, MBA, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.Sc, B.Pharma, and Medical degrees. Private institution courses are not covered at this level.
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