Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship
by Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board
Up to ₹2,000-₹40,000/year Scholarship
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship is a scholarship by Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board for students in Grade 6 to 12. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Grade 6 to 12
Fee
Free
Duration
Annual scholarship for academic year
Format
Individual
Time needed
Annual application through the State Scholarship Portal or board portal
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.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 12
- Location
- 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
Additional requirements
- Open only to children of construction workers registered with OBOCWWB in Odisha
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.
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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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship?
Students in Grade 6 to 12.
What will my child gain from Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship?
Class-wise annual scholarship amounts from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 40,000. One-time Rs. 10,000 merit award for Class 10 students scoring above 90 per cent. Additional 20 per cent bonus for girl students from Class 8 onwards. Coverage extends from school to professional and post-graduate education. 100 per cent funded through Odisha BOCW Welfare Fund cess. Up to two children per registered construction worker family eligible. Direct Benefit Transfer to parent's bank account.
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