Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (NSKY) – Odisha

Poverty remains one of the leading reasons behind school dropouts in Odisha, especially among children of daily wage earners. To address this issue, the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has introduced the Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (NSKY). The aim is to provide educational assistance to children of registered construction workers and encourage them to continue their education.

The scheme offers scholarships for students from Class 6 onwards and covers higher education, including technical and medical fields in government institutions.

Summary

• Scheme Name: Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (NSKY)
• Launched By: Odisha Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
• Benefit Type: Financial Assistance for Education
• Mode of Application: Online via scholarship.odisha.gov.in
• Eligibility: Children of BoC Workers with at least 1-year registration
• Max Children Allowed: 2 per family
• Additional Support: 20% extra assistance for girl children (Class 8 onwards)
• Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to parent’s bank account

Educational Assistance Amount (Per Annum)

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a child of a registered BoC worker with at least 1 year of membership
• Both parents cannot claim separately for the same child if both are registered
• A maximum of two children per family are eligible
• Girls are exclusively eligible for Classes 6 & 7
• From Class 8 onwards, both boys and girls are eligible
• 50% minimum annual attendance is mandatory for all applicants
• Applicants must upload a valid Course Continuation and Attendance Certificate

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the Odisha Scholarship Portal

2. New users: Click on “Registration” | Existing users: Click “Login”

3. Enter Aadhaar number to generate login credentials

4. Login with User ID and Password received on email/mobile

5. Select the NSKY scheme from available options

6. Fill in personal, academic, eligibility, and bank details

7. Click on “Save as Draft” or “Next” to proceed

8. Preview the form, download, and take a printout

9. Application is forwarded to the concerned District Labour Officer via e-Shramik Portal

Required Documents (Scanned & Uploaded)

• Aadhaar card of registered BoC parent
• BoC Worker ID Card
• Latest Marksheet/Certificate
• College ID / Admission Receipt / Undertaking Letter
• First page of parent’s bank passbook (for account details)

Role of Institutions & Officials

✅ For Schools (Class 6–10)

• Head Master must verify eligible students
• Ensure 50% attendance up to November
• Upload Certificate of Attendance
• Forward verified applications to Welfare Extension Officer (WEO)

✅ For Colleges (Class 11 onwards)

• Head of Institution verifies student status
• Certify 50% attendance
• Forward to District Labour Officer via portal

✅ For Welfare Extension Officer (WEO)

• Scrutinize and verify student eligibility
• Reject or forward applications based on guidelines
• Final approval is given by the District Labour Officer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who is eligible for NSKY Scholarship?
Children of registered construction workers (BoC) with minimum one-year registration.

Q: How many children per family can apply?
Only two children per registered worker are eligible.

Q: Is there extra support for girl students?
Yes, an additional 20% benefit is given to girl students from Class 8 onwards.

Q: What’s the minimum attendance required?
At least 50% attendance up to November of the academic year.

Q: How is the amount disbursed?
Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the registered worker’s bank account.

Q: What’s the official site for applying?
Visit https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in