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Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers

Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Department: Department Of Commerce

This scheme aims to provide welfare measures in the form of educational stipends, incentives for academic excellence, and financial support for higher education to the children of SC/ST labourers who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and pursue higher education after 10th grade.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers" is a Sub-Component of the Scheme "Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This scheme aims to provide welfare measures in the form of educational stipends, incentives for academic excellence, and financial support for higher education to the children of SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) labourers who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and pursue higher education after completing the 10th grade, thus enhancing their educational prospects.

Benefits

> Educational Stipends

₹2.3K

₹2,250 per student

₹2.3K

> Incentive Award (in addition to ₹2,250/- Educational Stipend)

₹1.0K

For Boys: ₹1,000; For Girls: ₹1,500

> Financial Assistance

Traditional Courses (Arts, Science, Commerce, etc.)

₹3.8K

(a) Graduation: ₹3,750 per student

₹7.5K

(b) Post-Graduation: ₹7,500 per student

Professional Courses

₹7.5K

(a) Medical Sciences: ₹7,500 per student

₹7.5K

(b) Agriculture and allied Sciences / Animal Husbandry / Engineering / Pharmacy / Nursing / Other Equivalent Professional Degree Courses: ₹7,500 per student

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

  • Duly filled in application in the prescribed forms, affixed with recent photographs of the students.
  • A self-attested Identity card viz., Student identity card and Aadhaar.
  • A self-attested marks sheet of the previous class/year.
  • Self-attested copy of the SC/ST caste certificate issued by competent state government authority.
  • A Certificate from the owners / authorized persons of the plantation/curing works in which the parent/s are employed. (as per the prescribed format provided in the application).
  • A Certificate from the Principal of the college, where the student is studying during the current academic year. (as per the prescribed format provided in the application).
  • A copy of the Bank Pass Book having the details of account number, name of the Bank, branch, IFSC code, etc.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹7.5K