This scheme aims to provide welfare measures in the form of educational stipends, incentives for academic excellence, and financial support for higher education to the children of...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
(b) Agriculture and allied Sciences / Animal Husbandry / Engineering / Pharmacy / Nursing / Other Equivalent Professional Degree Courses: ā¹7,500 per student
Eligibility (who can apply)
Children of SC/ST labourers working in coffee plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works, who are pursuing higher education after the 10th grade, are eligible.
Eligibility extends to the first two surviving children of SC/ST labourers employed in Coffee Plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works. In cases where the birth of the second child results in twins or multiple births, assistance shall be granted to all the children, provided they meet individual merit requirements.
Children of Clerks, Drivers, Supervisors, and Estate/Curing Works Managers are not entitled to these benefits.
The educational institution where the student is enrolled must be recognized by the Central or State Governments.
**Educational Stipends:** Students who have successfully passed the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate), 10th Class, or Matriculation examination and have commenced higher studies after SSLC, such as 1st-year PUC (Pre-University Course), Polytechnic, or Vocational Training in the current academic year, are eligible.1. **Incentive Award:** One female student and one male student in each region under the Deputy Director (Extension) (or Joint Director (Extension) for the NER region) who have achieved the highest marks in the SSLC, 10th Class, or Matriculation examination in the previous academic year and continue their studies in the current academic year are eligible.1. **Financial Assistance:** Students pursuing higher education, including Graduation, Post-Graduation, and Professional Courses such as Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Nursing in the current academic year after completing the 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) or 12th Class in the previous academic year, are eligible.1. A student eligible for an Educational Stipend is also elig
How to Apply
**Offline**
> **For availing the incentives**
**Step 1:** The interested and eligible applicants should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Coffee Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers / what is the eligibility?
1. Children of SC/ST labourers working in coffee plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works, who are pursuing higher education after the 10th grade, are eligible.
1. Eligibility extends to the first two surviving children of SC/ST labourers employed in Coffee Plantations and Licensed Cof...
What are the benefits of Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers?
> **Educational Stipends**
ā¹2,250 per student
> **Incentive Award (in addition to ā¹2,250/- Educational Stipend)**
For Boys: ā¹1,000; For Girls: ā¹1,500
> **Financial Assistance**
**Traditional Courses (Arts, Science, Commerce, etc.)**
(a) Graduation: ā¹3,750 per student
(b) Post-Graduation...
How to apply online for Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers?
**Offline**
> **For availing the incentives**
**Step 1:** The interested and eligible applicants should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, i...