AI SummaryOdisha government's Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana 2026 offers financial support to children of registered construction workers for their education from Class VI up to professional courses. The scheme, earlier known as Nirman Kusum Yojana, is accepting applications for the academic year 2026-27 on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana is run by the Labour and Employees' Department of the Odisha government and managed by the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Children of registered construction workers can get between ₹2,000 and ₹40,000 per year as study support depending on their class and course.
Odisha Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana was launched as Nirman Kusum Yojana in 2018 by the then Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to support the education of construction workers' children in government ITIs, polytechnics and diploma courses. The scheme has now been expanded and renamed as Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana, and it now covers students from Class VI onwards up to professional degree courses.
The current Chief Minister of Odisha is Mohan Charan Majhi, who took charge in June 2024. The scheme continues to provide direct financial support to eligible students through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. For the academic year 2026-27, the application deadline has been extended to 31 October 2026.
Benefits of Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana
Students get educational assistance every year based on their class and course. The support starts from ₹2,000 and goes up to ₹40,000 for professional courses in government colleges. The class-wise benefits are given below:
- Class 6 and 7 (girl children): ₹2,000 per year
- Class 8: ₹2,000 per year
- Class 9: ₹3,000 per year
- Class 10: ₹4,000 per year
- Class 10 with 90% or more marks: one-time award of ₹10,000
- Class 11 and 12: ₹5,000 per year
- Graduation and post-graduation: ₹7,000 per year
- Professional courses like B.Tech, MBA, B.Pharma and medical in government colleges: ₹40,000 per year
- B.Ed, CT and nursing training in government colleges: ₹10,000 per year
Girl children from Class VIII onwards get an extra 20% benefit over the normal educational assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this scheme, students need to meet the following conditions:
- Students must be Indian citizens and residents of Odisha
- Students must be studying in Class VI or above in a recognised school, college or university
- Students must have passed the previous examination
- Students must have at least 50% attendance in the current academic session
- The parent must be a registered construction worker with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
Documents Required
Applicants need to keep the following documents ready before filling the application form:
- Aadhaar card of the student
- Domicile certificate of Odisha
- Aadhaar card of the parent registered with the welfare board
- Building and Other Construction (BOC) ID card of the parent
- Bank passbook copy with account number and IFSC code
- College or school ID card of the student
- Marksheet of the qualifying examination
How to Apply for Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana
Students can apply online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. The steps are given below:
STEP 1 - Visit the official website at scholarship.odisha.gov.in and click on the Registration link for new users. Existing users can click on the Login button.
STEP 2 - Enter the Aadhaar number and proceed further. Check the registered mobile number or email to get the user ID and password.
STEP 3 - Log in with the user ID and password and fill in the application form with personal, academic, eligibility and bank details.
STEP 4 - Upload the required documents and submit the application form. The form will be checked and approved by the District Labour Officer in the e-Shramik Portal of the board.
The last date to apply for the academic year 2026-27 has been extended to 31 October 2026.
Highlights of Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana |
| Launched By | Labour and Employees' Department, Government of Odisha |
| Beneficiaries | Children of registered construction workers |
| Benefit Amount | ₹2,000 to ₹40,000 per year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
FAQ's
What is the last date to apply for Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana 2026-27?
The application deadline for the academic year 2026-27 has been extended to 31 October 2026.
How much scholarship can a student get under this scheme?
Students can get between ₹2,000 and ₹40,000 per year depending on their class and course. Professional courses in government colleges get the maximum support of ₹40,000 per year.
Can a student apply if the parent is a retired construction worker?
No, the parent must be an active construction worker registered with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Where can a student apply for this scheme?
Students can apply online on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
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