West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Education of Children
This scheme provides financial support to beneficiaries for their children’s (maximum two) education at various levels, including higher secondary, graduation, post-graduation, and professional courses like engineering and medical studies.
About This Scheme
The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Education of Children” by the Labour Department, West Bengal, offers one-time financial aid to beneficiaries to ease the cost of their children’s (maximum two) education. The scheme is structured to provide assistance based on the level of education.
Benefits
Higher Secondary/ Diploma: ₹4,000/-.
Graduation/ Diploma: ₹6,000/-.
Post-Graduation: ₹10,000/-.
Engineering/ Medical: ₹30,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the “
eDistrict 2.0
” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Higher Secondary/ Diploma: ₹4,000/-.
Graduation/ Diploma: ₹6,000/-.
Post-Graduation: ₹10,000/-.
Engineering/ Medical: ₹30,000/-.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0
” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Education of Children |
| Short Title | WBTWSAE |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | West Bengal |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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