Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre & Post-Matric
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Labour and Employment
Department: null
Category: Skills & Employment, Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to fund the pre-matric and post-matric education of wards belonging to specific mine, beedi, and cine workers. It provides annual scholarships between ₹1,000/- and ₹25,000/- based on the student's academic level and course type.

Benefits:
***Financial Assistance Rates***

- Class I to IV (for the purchase of dress/books, etc.): ₹1,000/- per annum.
- Class V to VIII: ₹1,500/- per annum.
- Class IX: ₹2,000/- per annum.
- Class X: ₹2,000/- per annum.
- Class XI to XII: ₹3,000/- per annum.
- ITI: ₹6,000/- per annum.
- Polytechnic: ₹6,000/- per annum.
- Degree Courses (including B.Sc. Agriculture): ₹6,000/- per annum.
- Professional Courses: ₹25,000/- per annum.

***Mode of Disbursement:*** The benefits under the scheme are transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
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Eligibility:
- Either of the parents of the students should be **Beedi, Iron Ore Manganese &amp; Chrome Ore Mines, Limestone &amp; Dolomite Mines, Cine worker** with at least six months service. This also includes **Contract/Gharkhata (Home Based) workers** also.- Total monthly Income of the Worker&#39;s family from all sources should not exceed as under:

1. **Beedi Workers:** Rs.10,000/-1. **Mine Workers:** 
                 a)   The Mine workers doing manual, unskilled, highly skilled and clerical work are eligible for availing all facilities under different welfare schemes of Labour Welfare Organization irrespective of the wages paid to them.
                 b)   The persons employed in supervisory and managerial capacity are eligible for availing the facilities under different welfare schemes subject to the wage limit of Rs.10,000/- per month.
facilities under different welfare schemes of Labour Welfare Organization irrespective of the wages paid to them.
                 c)   Cine workers - &quot;An amount not exceeding Rs.8,000/- per month where such amount is paid monthly or an amount not exceeding Rs.1,00,000/- where it is paid by way of lump sum or instalments; as remuneration of a cine worker for the purpose of this Act.

- The Applicant must have passed the last qualifying examination in first attempt. However, Students promoted to the next class are also eligible to apply for the above scholarships.
- Candidates for the award of scholarships should have taken regular admission for studies at recognized institutions in India in any course of general or technical education, including medical, engineering and agricultural studies. 
- The Educational Institute must be Government/Government Recognized Institute.
- The Scholar should have separate bank account. In case of Joint Account, the first name should be of the Scholar.
- More than one child of the same worker also should furnish separate bank account number.
- Each Scholar is required to furnish separate Mobile Number.

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Application Process:
[Online]
New RegistrationStep 1: Visit the New Registration page of the National Scholarships Portal.
Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully and Accept the Terms. Click “Next”.
Step 3: In the next window, enter your mobile number and OTP. Then click “Verify”. After successful verification, continue with e-KYC process (as applicable).
Step 4: Once completed, your reference number will be generated and the same will be sent to your registered phone number.
OTR ID Number GenerationStep 1: Download and install these apps from the Google Play Store - 
AadhaarFaceRD services
NSP OTR App
Step 2: After opening the mobile app, select the option “eKYC with FaceAuth” highlighted in red.
Step 3: Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your Mobile Number. Enter the OTP and captcha in the screen and click "Next".
Step 4: Click on “Proceed for Face Authentication” button highlighted in red. On Successful completion of face-authentication OTR Number will be generated and will also be sent on your registered mobile no.
Fresh ApplicationStep 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal. Enter your OTR Number and password. Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
Step 2: On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm. Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 3: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
Step 4: You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Track Payment StatusThe student can track their payment status from the template “Know Your Payment” in the PFMS Portal, either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number or NSP Application ID.
*  The National Scholarships Portal will provide the timelines for opening & closing of the portal.
*  Online applications will be verified at two levels i.e. by the Institute, where the student is studying and thereafter by the concerned State Higher Education Department or any other Agency/ Official nominated by the State as State Nodal Agency (both for fresh and renewal applicants).
*  Students will not be permanently debarred for scholarships due to delay in renewal or verification. However, students will have to submit renewal applications within a cut-off date. Renewal for that year will not be allowed if an applicant misses this deadline.

Documents Required:
Photo
Identity card of the worker (Form B Register Number in case of Mine workers).
Front page of Bank Pass Book or Cancelled Cheque (which should contain details of the account holder/beneficiary).
Passing Certificate/Mark Sheet of previous Academic Year
Income Certificate issued by the Revenue Authority