Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB)
The scheme, implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, provides assistance for studying abroad to the children of registered construction workers.Since 2019, this scheme has provided assistance upto 50 students annually in pursuing higher education abroad.
- Ministry / Department
- Labour Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB)?
The scheme, implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, provides assistance for studying abroad to the children of registered construction workers.Since 2019, this scheme has provided assistance upto 50 students annually in pursuing higher education abroad.
- Benefit
- The following financial assistance will be provided to the applicant for pursuing education under the scheme:- - **Tuition Fee:** Payment of actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less. - **Subsistence Allowance:** A maximum of $10,000 per year, based on the monthly expenditure in India and abroad as shown by the educational institution where the student is studying. - In addition to the visa fee and insurance premium, second-class rail/bus fare from the place of residence to the airport and back and actual economy-class airfare to the nearest place of the educational institution and back will be payable. **Note:** The amount of grant will be credited into the student's account as per the prescribed fee payment schedule of the educational institution upon production of a certificate of continuity of studies in the institution.
- Level
- State — Madhya Pradesh
- Ministry / Dept.
- Labour Department
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- 1. The applicant should be a child of a construction worker. 1. Either parent of the applicant should be registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and hold a valid identity card for a continuous period of 5 years. 1. To pursue a postgraduate degree, i
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Benefits
The following financial assistance will be provided to the applicant for pursuing education under the scheme:- - **Tuition Fee:** Payment of actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less. - **Subsistence Allowance:** A maximum of $10,000 per year, based on the monthly expenditure in India and abroad as shown by the educational institution where the student is studying. - In addition to the visa fee and insurance premium, second-class rail/bus fare from the place of residence to the airport and back and actual economy-class airfare to the nearest place of the educational institution and back will be payable. **Note:** The amount of grant will be credited into the student's account as per the prescribed fee payment schedule of the educational institution upon production of a certificate of continuity of studies in the institution.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Online application — step 1
Step 1: To avail of benefits under the scheme, the eligible applicant may visit the ‘ Shram Sewa Portal ’ of the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Step 2: On the homepage, click on " Yojana Aavedan ". Step 3: Enter the Worker Registration Number to view details. Step 4: Select the scheme and click "Apply for Scheme". Step 5: Complete the online application form by filling in all required details and submit your application. Designated Officer for Approval: Secretary Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Bhopal
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
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- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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