Sarkari Yojana
Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
About Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam, launched the “Educational Assistance” scheme. It gives scholarships to children of registered construction workers studying anywhere from Class I to Post Graduate level, putting greater stress on education. In addition, when such children take up higher studies at Government IIT/Engineering /Medical institutions, the Board meets the full cost once the institution’s documents are submitted.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Assam Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The student must be a permanent resident of…
The student must be a permanent resident of Assam.
The student's parent must work in building &…
The student's parent must work in building & other construction work.
The parent must be registered with the Assam…
The parent must be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The parent's Board membership must be active
The parent's Board membership must be active.
The student must be enrolled in any course…
The student must be enrolled in any course from Class I up to higher study levels.
Benefits Provided
Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Educational Assistance under the scheme is as follows:-
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1 | Class: Class 1 to 4 | Amount of Annual Grant/Scholarship: ₹1,500/-
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2 | Class: Class 5 to 7 | Amount of Annual Grant/Scholarship: ₹2,750/-
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3 | Class: Class 8 to 10 | Amount of Annual Grant/Scholarship: ₹4,000/-
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4 | Class: Class 11 to 12 (each year) including ITI | Amount of Annual Grant/Scholarship: ₹7,000/-
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5 | Class: Degree Course & its equivalent courses including ITI | Amount of Annual Grant/Scholarship: ₹10,000/-
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6 | Class: Post Graduate or equivalent classes including engineering/ medical/competitive exam | Amount of Annual Grant/Scholarship: ₹20,000/-
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7 | Class: Beyond the Post Graduate Degree, where children of registered beneficiaries seek higher study at a Government Institution of IIT /Engineering /Medical or any other Govt. Institution | Amount of Annual Grant/Scholarship: All Expenses
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The worker's ABOCWWB ID Card
The worker's ABOCWWB ID Card
Recent passport size photograph of the applicant
Recent passport size photograph of the applicant
Affidavit sworn by the parent
Affidavit sworn by the parent
Letter from the institute bearing the signature of…
Letter from the institute bearing the signature of its head
Pass certificate copy attested by the head of…
Pass certificate copy attested by the head of the Institution
Attested copy of the exam mark sheet
Attested copy of the exam mark sheet
Copy of the Payslip of Account Paybook
Copy of the Payslip of Account Paybook
Caste Certificate (for categories other than General)
Caste Certificate (for categories other than General)
Attested copy of the admission slip
Attested copy of the admission slip
Attested copy of the institute certificate signed by…
Attested copy of the institute certificate signed by the head of the Institute
Any other relevant supporting documents
Any other relevant supporting documents
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process to apply under the scheme:
Eligible applicants can apply on the Official Portal
Eligible applicants can apply on the Official Portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
Click ‘Login Now’ on the portal's home page…
Click ‘Login Now’ on the portal's home page and type the Mobile Number or User ID, then enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number to log in.
The applicant's personal console opens, offering functions like…
The applicant's personal console opens, offering functions like updating details, Fees due and eligible benefits.
Choose ‘Benefit’, pick the relevant scheme (Education Benefit),…
Choose ‘Benefit’, pick the relevant scheme (Education Benefit), and the portal takes you to that scheme's online application form.
Complete all mandatory fields and upload the required…
Complete all mandatory fields and upload the required documents.
Submit the form; a tracking/reference number is generated…
Submit the form; a tracking/reference number is generated for the applicant's future use. Post-Application Process:
Submitted applications appear in the console of the…
Submitted applications appear in the console of the officer concerned, who may assign a subordinate to verify them through the portal.
Following preliminary checks, the application goes to the…
Following preliminary checks, the application goes to the scrutiny committee for detailed examination.
The Scrutiny Committee meeting minutes are uploaded and…
The Scrutiny Committee meeting minutes are uploaded and forwarded to the H.O.
The applications appear in the Officer’s Console at…
The applications appear in the Officer’s Console at Head Office, where the officer assigns them to the Assistant handling the district concerned.
The assistant processes the application through PFMS, where…
The assistant processes the application through PFMS, where account details are verified automatically.
After successful PFMS verification, a Print Advice is…
After successful PFMS verification, a Print Advice is generated in PFMS.
The approving authority sanctions release of the benefit…
The approving authority sanctions release of the benefit through PFMS. (User Manual)
Online - via CSC Application
Applicants can apply for Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online - via csc application process outlined below.
Application Process
Applicants may seek help from the nearest CSC (VLE).
When a VLE assists, the VLE must note the reference/tracking number at their end and share it with the applicant.
Applicants can check their application status directly, or call the VLE concerned quoting the tracking ID; VLEs must keep their telephone numbers displayed at the centre at all times.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.