Schooling Education (JKBOCWWB)

Overview of the Schooling Education Scheme (शिक्षा योजना)

The Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has introduced the “Schooling Education” scheme to support the educational needs of children belonging to registered construction workers. This initiative aims to provide financial aid for students enrolled from Nursery/1st grade up to Class 8, ensuring that the children of laborers have access to quality education.

About the Scheme

The “Schooling Education” program, managed by the Labour Department of Jammu and Kashmir, offers financial assistance to children of registered construction workers. Under this scheme, students in Nursery through Class 5 receive ₹2,500, while those in Classes 6 to 8 are granted ₹3,500. To qualify, the construction worker must have been actively engaged in building or construction work for a minimum of 90 days within the last year.

Key Benefits

• For students in Nursery/1st to 5th: Financial assistance of ₹2,500.
• For students in Class 6th to 8th: Financial assistance of ₹3,500.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the “Schooling Education” scheme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The applicant should be a registered Building or Construction Worker.
• Age criteria: Applicants should be between 18 to 60 years old.
• At least 90 days of work in building or construction activities in the last 12 months is required.
• Annual renewal of registration is mandatory.

For applying to the welfare scheme:

• One parent must be an active, registered member of the Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at the time of application.
• The child must be enrolled in a school from Nursery to Class 8.

Application Process

Online Registration

Follow these steps to register:

1. Visit the official website of the J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB).
2. On the homepage, click on the “Labour Registration” link.
3. If you are a new user, select “Apply for New Registration.”
4. Fill out the registration form with your personal details, submit it, and receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and click “Verify OTP & Submit.”
5. Once verified, you will receive a confirmation message containing your Login ID and password.
6. Log in using your Login ID, password, and captcha. Please ensure that the credentials are entered with correct case sensitivity. Read all instructions carefully and proceed.
7. Select the “Construction Worker’s Registration” option and then click on “Registration Form.”
8. A dashboard will appear; fill in all required details (indicated by an asterisk).
9. Upload necessary documents, including ID proof and any relevant certificates.
10. After completing the form and uploading documents, click “Submit” and make the application fee payment online. A registration number will be issued upon successful submission.

Applying for the Scheme

To apply for the financial benefits:

1. Access the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
2. Click on “Login,” enter your credentials, and sign in.
3. After logging in, navigate to “Scheme Registration” and select “Apply for Scheme.”
4. Choose the scheme for which you wish to apply and access the benefits.
5. Provide all required information and upload the necessary documents as per the prompts.
6. Conclude the process by clicking on “Submit Application.”

Tracking Application Status

Applicants can monitor the status of their applications online via the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Notifications regarding updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Official Source

For more details, visit the official site: myScheme.gov.in