Sarkari Yojana
Financial Assistance for Education (HPBOCWWB)
About Financial Assistance for Education (HPBOCWWB)
Introduced by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB), the “Financial Assistance for Education Scheme” pays yearly educational support for up to two children of each beneficiary. Coverage runs from Class I through professional courses like Medical and Engineering, and extends to PhD and research programmes.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Financial Assistance for Education (HPBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Applicants must live in Himachal Pradesh
Applicants must live in Himachal Pradesh
Applicants must work as Building/ Construction Workers
Applicants must work as Building/ Construction Workers.
Applicants must be 18 to 60 years old
Applicants must be 18 to 60 years old.
The worker must have done a minimum of…
The worker must have done a minimum of 90 days of building and other construction work in the past 12 months.
Registration must have been renewed every year
Registration must have been renewed every year. Eligibility Criteria for Scheme:
The child's parent must be working in building…
The child's parent must be working in building or construction under the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB).
The child's parent must hold registration with the…
The child's parent must hold registration with the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB).
When applying, the parent's membership with the Himachal…
When applying, the parent's membership with the Himachal Pradesh Welfare Board must be active.
Benefits Provided
Financial Assistance for Education (HPBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Class 1–8 (Primary & Middle School)
Class 1–8 (Primary & Middle School): ₹8,400/- a year
Class 9–12 (Secondary & Senior Secondary)
Class 9–12 (Secondary & Senior Secondary): ₹12,000/- a year
Graduation
Graduation: ₹36,000/- a year
Post-Graduation
Post-Graduation: ₹60,000/- a year
Diploma courses
Diploma courses: ₹48,000/- a year
Polytechnic Diploma
Polytechnic Diploma: ₹60,000/- a year
Professional / Research courses
Professional / Research courses: ₹1,20,000/- a year Note: Girls and boys are covered on the same terms.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The member's identity card
The member's identity card
Bank account particulars, such as a passbook copy
Bank account particulars, such as a passbook copy
The Labour Card
The Labour Card
Identity proof of the student/child
Identity proof of the student/child
Receipt for hostel expenses
Receipt for hostel expenses
A certificate of age
A certificate of age
Other documents as may be required
Other documents as may be required
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance for Education (HPBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.
The Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers is as follows:
During office hours, go to the Labor Welfare…
During office hours, go to the Labor Welfare Office and ask the concerned official for a printed copy of the prescribed registration application form.
Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph…
Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if needed) and attach copies of the required documents (self-attested, if needed).
Hand in the signed form along with a…
Hand in the signed form along with a wage slip or employer's appointment letter confirming 90 days of construction work; if neither is available, a certificate from a local authority (for example a councilor, executive officer or Panchayat Secretary) may be given to confirm employment.
Once the documents and payment are submitted, the…
Once the documents and payment are submitted, the worker receives an acknowledgment receipt confirming registration. NOTE 1: Make sure the application is lodged within any prescribed time limit. NOTE 2: After three years, the worker has to visit the office to pay the renewal fee, and must furnish proof of 90 days of work every year to stay eligible for benefits. NOTE 3: A one-time registration fee is payable at the office and remains valid for three years.
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance for Education (HPBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers:
Open the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction…
Open the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board's official website.
New users should choose worker services and then…
New users should choose worker services and then "New Registration."
When the dashboard loads, fill in the form…
When the dashboard loads, fill in the form with every required detail; fields marked with an asterisk (*) are compulsory.
Upload the necessary documents, such as ID proof…
Upload the necessary documents, such as ID proof and other specified certificates, making sure they are legible and in the required format.
After filling the form and uploading documents, choose…
After filling the form and uploading documents, choose "Submit"; you will be taken to the payment gateway to pay the application fee online.
When payment and submission succeed, a registration number…
When payment and submission succeed, a registration number is generated, which confirms your application and should be kept for future reference. Scheme Application Process:
Open the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction…
Open the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board's official website.
Choose "Apply for Benefits."
Choose "Apply for Benefits."
Type in your beneficiary details and date of…
Type in your beneficiary details and date of birth and choose "Search" to display your record.
Pick the scheme whose benefits you want to…
Pick the scheme whose benefits you want to claim.
Provide the information requested and upload the required…
Provide the information requested and upload the required documents.
Choose "Submit Application" to complete the process
Choose "Submit Application" to complete the process. Application Tracking: Application status can be followed online on the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board's official website, and updates are sent to the registered mobile number.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.