Goa Labour Welfare Scholarship 2025

The Scheme for Award of Scholarships to School or College-Going Children of Employees/Industrial Employees is a welfare initiative by the Goa Labour Welfare Board, under the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa. This scholarship is designed to support the education of children of workers employed in industrial establishments covered under the Goa, Daman & Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986, helping them pursue schooling, higher education, and technical studies.

Short Summary

• Scheme Name: Scholarship for Children of Industrial Workers
• State: Goa
• Launched By: Goa Labour Welfare Board
• Target Group: Children of eligible industrial employees
• Scholarship Amount: ₹2,000 to ₹20,000 based on education level
• Mode of Application: Offline
• Disbursal Mode: ECS (direct transfer to parent’s bank account)
• Last Date to Apply: 30th September every year

Benefits

• The scholarship is paid annually in one installment
• Disbursed to the parent’s bank account via ECS

Eligibility Criteria

For the Worker

• Must be a regular employee
• Employed for minimum 6 months in an eligible industrial establishment
• Employer must fall under the Goa, Daman & Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986
• Job must involve skilled/unskilled/manual/clerical work (excluding management/supervisory roles)
• Monthly salary (incl. allowances, excl. bonus) should not exceed ₹20,000

For the Child

• Must be studying in a recognized institution in India
• Must have passed the previous annual exam with at least 45% marks
• Must be enrolled in general/technical/medical/agriculture courses

Preference and Reservation

• 10% reservation in each group for:

• Children of workers earning less than ₹3,500/month

• Physically handicapped children

• Children from OBC backgrounds

Note: Scholarships are allowed for:
• Research-level courses like Ph.D., M.Phil. after PG
• MD/MS after MBBS

Exclusions

• Students studying the same academic level again in a different subject
• Pursuing a second professional stream after completing one (e.g., LLB after B.Tech)
• Cases of misconduct, irregularity, or false declaration

Application Process

Offline Steps

1. Download the application form from the Goa Labour Department website

2. Fill all required fields, paste a passport photo, and attach documents

3. Submit the form through the employer or the student’s institution

4. Application must reach the below address before 30th September every year:

Postal Address:
The Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board
4th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan,
Patto Centre, Panaji, Goa – 403001

Documents Required

• Certificate from Employer/Establishment (if both parents are workers, submit both)
• Certificate from Head of Institution (where the student is studying)
• Signed Declaration and Undertaking by the applicant

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What are the employment-related eligibility criteria for applicants?
  Applicants should have a minimum of six months of continuous employment in the industrial establishment to qualify for the scholarship.
• Is there any income criterion for applicants to meet?
  Yes, the total income of the applicant from salary, including all allowances and perks but exclusive of bonus, should not exceed ₹20,000 per month.
• Are there any restrictions on the educational institutions where the child should be enrolled?
  The child of the applicant should be enrolled in a recognized institution in India to be eligible for the scholarship.
• Are there any academic criteria for the children to meet?
  Yes, the child of the applicant should have qualified for promotion in the last annual examination with at least 45% marks.
• What are the different groups and amounts of scholarships provided under the scheme?
  Scholarships are categorized into five groups, ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹20,000, depending on the educational level and course pursued by the child.
• How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the beneficiaries?
  The scholarship amount is disbursed annually per student in one installment through the Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) facility directly into the parents’ bank account by the Secretary.
• Are there any reserved categories for the scholarship beneficiaries?
  Yes, 10% of the total number of scholarships fixed for each group are reserved for specific categories, including children of workers with lower income, children belonging to other backward communities, and physically handicapped children.
• Are there any exclusions or conditions regarding the continuation of the scholarship for certain students?
  Yes, students pursuing education in the same stage or line of education may be excluded from receiving the scholarship under specific circumstances, as outlined in the scheme guidelines.
• Is there any deadline for submitting applications for the scholarship?
  Applications must reach the Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, on or before 30th September every year to be considered for the scholarship.
• What actions may result in the discontinuation of the scholarship?
  If the scholar is found to have obtained the scholarship through false statements or discontinues their studies, the scholarship shall be stopped from the date of such discontinuance.
• How does changing the subject of study or institution affect the scholarship?
  If the scholar changes the subject of the course of study or the institution without prior approval from the Secretary, the scholarship may be cancelled.
• What factors may lead to unsatisfactory progress or misconduct resulting in scholarship cancellation?
  Failure to make satisfactory progress in studies, irregular attendance, or misconduct during the academic year for which the scholarship was granted may lead to its cancellation.

Sources and References

• Guidelines & Application Form
• Citizen’s Charter
• Contact Us