Sarkari Yojana
Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB)
About Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB)
The Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, runs the “Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme”. It gives yearly financial help to any two children of a construction worker, supporting bright and needy students from construction worker families who seek admission to higher education courses in the state, so that they can advance in their studies and become doctors/engineers.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Gujarat Building And Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Children of construction workers registered with the Gujarat…
Children of construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board can benefit from this scheme.
The registered worker's son or daughter must be…
The registered worker's son or daughter must be studying in any class from Class I through higher education or a professional course.
Assistance is given once per year for two…
Assistance is given once per year for two children of a construction worker. Terms and Conditions:
Children of construction workers can get the scholarship…
Children of construction workers can get the scholarship only up to 30 years of age, though there is no age limit for a son or daughter with a disability.
Aid is restricted to the first attempt in…
Aid is restricted to the first attempt in an academic year; a student who fails a standard/class cannot get aid again for the same standard/class.
The Board will not give assistance if the…
The Board will not give assistance if the registered construction worker's child has been admitted under Right to Education, studies at an Open University or as an external student, or gets similar help from another department.
Benefits Provided
Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Students from Standard 1 to 12 and those in Graduation and Postgraduate courses receive the following yearly assistance per child:
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1 | Courses: Class-1 to Class-5 | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: ₹1,800/-
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2 | Courses: Class-6 to Class-8 | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: ₹2,400/-
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3 | Courses: Class-9 to Class-10 | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: ₹8,000/-
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4 | Courses: Class-11 to Class-12 | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: ₹10,000/-
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5 | Courses: Graduate-level higher education after Class 12 such as BA, B.Com., B.B.A., B.Sc., B.C.A., L.L.B. in a Govt. Recognized Institute | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: ₹10,000/-
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6 | Courses: Postgraduate courses after graduation such as MA, M.Com., M.Sc., M.S.W., M.L.W. | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: ₹15,000/-
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7 | Courses: Post-graduation courses such as M.C.A., M.B.A. in a Govt. Recognized Institute | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: ₹25,000/-
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8 | Courses: Self-supporting Diploma courses from a Govt. recognized institution after Class-10 | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: ₹25,000/-
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9 | Courses: Graduate-level medical and dental courses after Class-12 in a government-recognized institution | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: 1. Minimum: ₹25,000/- 2. Maximum: ₹2,00,000/- or 100% of the fee, whichever is higher
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10 | Courses: Post Graduate Level Professional Courses such as Pharmacy, Agriculture, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Para-Medical in a Government Recognized Institution/Independent Institution | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: 1. Minimum: ₹25,000/- 2. Maximum ₹50,000/- or 100% of the fee, whichever is higher
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11 | Courses: Graduate-level professional courses such as Engineering/Technology, Architecture in a government-recognized Institution/ Independent Institution | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum: 1. Minimum: ₹25,000/- 2. Maximum ₹50,000/- or 100% of the fee, whichever is higher Hostel assistance:
A board and food allowance of 1,200/- a…
A board and food allowance of 1,200/- a month for 10 months of the year is paid to children enrolled in courses like Bachelors, Engineering, Medical etc. who study outside the taluk where they currently live and are not staying in government/subsidized hostels. Whichever amount is lower will be paid. Book assistance: Book aid available to students admitted in the first year:
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1 | Course/Standard: Diploma | Amount of Book Assistance: ₹3,000/-
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2 | Course/Standard: Engineering/Technology, Pharmacy, Architecture, Agriculture, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Para-Medical, Veterinary | Amount of Book Assistance: ₹5,000/-
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3 | Course/Standard: Graduate courses such as Medical and Dental | Amount of Book Assistance: ₹10,000/-
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documents required for ‘E-Nirman Card’ under the GBOCWW B:
A recent photograph of the worker
A recent photograph of the worker
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card
Family Ration Card
Family Ration Card
Certificate of caste category, where relevant
Certificate of caste category, where relevant
Age proof (Birth certificate/Driving Licence/PAN Card/Voter ID Card)
Age proof (Birth certificate/Driving Licence/PAN Card/Voter ID Card)
Self-declaration certificate duly signed
Self-declaration certificate duly signed
Certificate issued by the employer
Certificate issued by the employer
Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque
Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque
Any further documents that may be requested Documents…
Any further documents that may be requested Documents required for Scheme Benefit:
The worker's e-Nirman Card
The worker's e-Nirman Card
Original Bonafide Certificate from the School/College/Institute for the…
Original Bonafide Certificate from the School/College/Institute for the course the beneficiary is currently pursuing
Passport-size photos of the beneficiary and the child
Passport-size photos of the beneficiary and the child
Photocopy of the child's Aadhaar card
Photocopy of the child's Aadhaar card
Photocopy of the child's result for the previous…
Photocopy of the child's result for the previous year
Receipt showing fee payment
Receipt showing fee payment
Certificate from the registered hostel/school/college/institute where the beneficiary…
Certificate from the registered hostel/school/college/institute where the beneficiary lives in a hostel
Receipt for payment of hostel fees
Receipt for payment of hostel fees
Original bill for books bought, for claiming book…
Original bill for books bought, for claiming book aid
Gazette notification or affidavit from the beneficiary where…
Gazette notification or affidavit from the beneficiary where the name and surname differ
First page of the bank passbook
First page of the bank passbook
Affidavit (for aid of ₹5000/- or above) or…
Affidavit (for aid of ₹5000/- or above) or letter of consent (in line with Govt. notification)
Any other documents that may be needed
Any other documents that may be needed
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process for ‘E-Nirman Card’ under the GBOCWWB:
Go to the e-Nirman Portal
Go to the e-Nirman Portal: https://enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in/
Under the ‘Login to Portal’ tab on the…
Under the ‘Login to Portal’ tab on the home page, select ‘Please Register Here’.
Provide all compulsory information and press ‘Register’
Provide all compulsory information and press ‘Register’.
Once registered, sign in with your User ID…
Once registered, sign in with your User ID and Password.
Fill in the required details to update your…
Fill in the required details to update your profile and press ‘Update’.
Choose the ‘Construction Works Form’ and complete all…
Choose the ‘Construction Works Form’ and complete all its mandatory fields.
Upload the relevant documents, accept the terms &…
Upload the relevant documents, accept the terms & conditions and submit the form.
On submission, an application Number is generated; keep…
On submission, an application Number is generated; keep it for future reference. Process to track Application Status:
Go to the e-Nirman Portal
Go to the e-Nirman Portal: https://enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in/
Select ‘View Citizen Application Status’ on the home…
Select ‘View Citizen Application Status’ on the home page.
Type the Application Number and Date of Birth
Type the Application Number and Date of Birth.
Press ‘View Status’
Press ‘View Status’. Application Process for Scheme Benefit:
Go to the Sanman Portal
Go to the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Under the ‘Citizen Login’ tab on the home…
Under the ‘Citizen Login’ tab on the home page, select ‘Please Register Here’.
Type your Aadhaar Card Number, choose the user…
Type your Aadhaar Card Number, choose the user type and enter your E-Nirman Card Number.
Press ‘Fetch’ and submit the details
Press ‘Fetch’ and submit the details. Step 05: Once registered, sign in with your User ID and Password.
Choose the scheme and go through its instructions…
Choose the scheme and go through its instructions carefully.
Complete the application form and upload the relevant…
Complete the application form and upload the relevant documents.
Accept the Rules & Regulations and submit the…
Accept the Rules & Regulations and submit the form; a confirmation email carrying the application Number is sent to your registered email ID. Note 01: Registered construction workers must apply in the prescribed format within the prescribed time limit. Note 02: Applications must be submitted within 6 (six) months from the start of the academic session. Note 03: Where one beneficiary seeks aid for two children, a separate form is needed for each child. (Online/Offline) Note 04: Every field of the form must be filled completely and correctly, failing which the application will be treated as invalid.
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.
Collect the application form from the district office…
Collect the application form from the district office of the BOCW Board, or download the application form from the official website.
Complete the form in full and attach the…
Complete the form in full and attach the relevant documents.
Hand the completed form to the District Project…
Hand the completed form to the District Project Manager.
The District Project Manager uploads it online
The District Project Manager uploads it online.
The District Inspector verifies and approves the application
The District Inspector verifies and approves the application.
It is then forwarded to the State Project…
It is then forwarded to the State Project Manager at the Head Office for approval.
The State Project Manager checks the application and…
The State Project Manager checks the application and passes it to the Government Labour Officer.
The Government Labour Officer approves it and sends…
The Government Labour Officer approves it and sends it to the Member Secretary.
Once approved, the accounting officer issues a postal…
Once approved, the accounting officer issues a postal order and the assistance is paid by DBT into the bank account given by the beneficiary.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.