Question: What are the eligibility criteria for Scheme for Award of Scholarships to School or College-Going Children of Employees/Industrial Employees in Various Establishments?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for Scheme for Award of Scholarships to School or College-Going Children of Employees/Industrial Employees in Various Establishments:

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 â‚¹20,000 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 â‚¹2,000 to â‚¹20,000,
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.