Scheme For Award Of Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre & Post-Matric

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, through the Directorate of Social Welfare, implements the Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Beedi, Cine, Iron Ore, Manganese Ore & Chrome Ore (IOMC), Limestone & Dolomite Mines (LSDM) Workers. The scheme offers annual financial assistance ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000, helping students from economically weaker sections access quality education from Class 1 to professional degrees. The application process is conducted online through the National Scholarship Portal.

Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)

• Launched by: Ministry of Labour and Employment
• Applicable to: Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM workers
• Class Level Covered: Class 1 to Professional Courses
• Annual Financial Assistance: ₹1,000 to ₹25,000
• Application Mode: Online via scholarships.gov.in
• Payment Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Benefits

 The scholarship amount is credited directly to the student’s bank account under DBT.

Eligibility Criteria

• Parent must be a registered worker in Beedi, Cine, IOMC, or LSDM sectors with at least 6 months of service (including contract/home-based workers).
• The student must be studying in a recognized Government or Government-aided institution in India.
• Applicant must have passed the last qualifying exam on the first attempt or be promoted to the next class.
• Family Income Criteria:

• Beedi Workers: Not exceeding ₹10,000/month

• Mine Workers:

  • All manual/unskilled/skilled/clerical workers eligible regardless of pay

  • Supervisory staff: Wage limit of ₹10,000/month

• Cine Workers: Monthly income not exceeding ₹8,000 OR lump sum ≤ ₹1,00,000 per year
  • Students receiving any other scholarship/stipend are not eligible under this scheme
  • Each child must have a separate bank account (joint account allowed if student is primary holder)
  • Not applicable to students in correspondence/distance education

Exclusions

The scholarship may be cancelled or denied in the following situations:

• False declaration or document forgery
• Discontinuation of education or irregular attendance
• Change of institution or subject without approval
• Misconduct or poor academic performance
• Family ceases to be associated with eligible labour sectors
• Already holding a scholarship/stipend from another source
• Pursuing duplicate education levels (e.g., B.Com after B.Sc.)
• Students continuing in a second professional line (e.g., LLB after B.Ed.)
• Students in correspondence courses

Application Process (Online via NSP)

1. Visit https://scholarships.gov.in

2. Click on “New Registration” and accept the declaration

3. Fill in all required personal, educational, and bank details

4. Submit the form and receive Application ID and Password

5. Login and complete the application form, uploading required documents

6. Final submission generates a confirmation – save or print for reference

Students must reset their password on first login using OTP received on their mobile.

Documents Required

• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Worker ID/Proof (Form B Register No. for Mine workers)
• Previous Year’s Marksheet (Passed in first attempt)
• Income Certificate from competent revenue authority
• Bank Passbook copy or Cancelled Cheque showing student’s name
• Aadhaar Card or identity proof

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Can I Apply Offline For The Scholarship?
  No. You need to visit https://scholarships.gov.in/ to apply.
• Is There Any Application Fee?
  No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
• Do I Need To Complete The Application In One Sitting?
  No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.
• How Do I Track The Status Of My Application?
  You can check the same anytime by visiting the Applicant Dashboard and clicking “Track Status” in the left pane.
• What Should Be The Type And Size Of The Documents To Be Uploaded?
  The format should be.pdf or .jpeg. The size of each document should not be greater than 200 kb.
• How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
  The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.

Sources and References

• National Scholarship Portal
• Guidelines (2022-23)