Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has launched the Educational Assistance scheme for 2026 to support the children and spouses of registered construction workers. The scheme provides direct cash grants for students from 1st class up to professional degree courses, helping families manage education costs without financial strain.
Registered workers can claim assistance for up to two children or the wife of a male worker. The benefit amounts range from ₹2,500 per year for primary classes to ₹1,00,000 for medical degree courses, with all payments made through Direct Benefit Transfer to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Educational Assistance Scheme for Construction Workers Children
This scheme supports the academic goals of families belonging to registered construction workers in Maharashtra. Overseen by the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department, it helps reduce the financial burden on labourers so their children can focus on studies from school level to higher education.
The board has strengthened its digital services in 2026, making most welfare facilities available through the online portal. Workers no longer need to visit labour offices multiple times, and approved benefits are credited directly to bank accounts through the enhanced DBT system.
Key Information
| Detail | Information | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Educational Assistance for Children of Construction Workers | ||||||||||||
| Launched By | Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board | ||||||||||||
| Level | State | ||||||||||||
| Beneficiary State | Maharashtra | ||||||||||||
| Category | Education & Learning | ||||||||||||
| Benefit Type | Cash (DBT) | ||||||||||||
| Nodal Department | Labour Department, Maharashtra | ||||||||||||
| Official Website | mahabocw.in | ||||||||||||
| Application Mode | Online and Offline |
Benefits
The scheme provides financial assistance at different education levels, applicable only for the first two children of registered workers or the wife of a registered male worker:
| Academic Level | Annual Amount | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1st to 7th Class | ₹2,500 | 75% attendance compulsory |
| 8th to 10th Class | ₹5,000 | 75% attendance compulsory |
| 10th to 12th Class | ₹10,000 | 50% or more marks secured |
| 11th to 12th Class | ₹10,000 | Mark sheet of 11th or 12th class |
| Degree Course | ₹20,000 | Also applicable for wife of registered worker |
| Medical Degree | ₹1,00,000 | Also applicable for wife of registered worker |
| Engineering Degree | ₹60,000 | Also applicable for wife of registered worker |
| Diploma Course | ₹20,000 | Government approved courses only |
| Post Graduation Diploma | ₹25,000 | Government approved courses only |
| MSCIT Course | Reimbursement | Passed certificate and fee receipt required |
Eligibility
To qualify for this support, the construction worker and student must meet the following criteria:
- The worker should be actively engaged in building or other construction work for at least 90 days in the past 12 months
- The worker must be a registered member of the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board with active registration for at least one year
- Age of worker should be between 18 and 60 years
- The children or spouse must be currently enrolled in a recognised educational institution
- Benefits are limited to a maximum of two children or the wife of a registered male worker
- For 10th to 12th class, the student must have secured 50% or more marks
- For 1st to 10th class, 75% attendance is compulsory
Application Process
STEP 1 – Visit the official MahaBOCW portal at mahabocw.in and go to the welfare schemes section to download the education application form, or visit the nearest Labour Commissioner office to collect the form physically.
STEP 2 – Fill in all required information accurately including worker registration number, student details, course information, and bank account details. Attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents.
STEP 3 – Submit the completed application form along with necessary documentation through the online portal after logging in with registered credentials, or submit physically to the nearest Labour Commissioner or Government Labour Officer.
STEP 4 – Collect the acknowledgment receipt or application reference number. Keep this safe as it contains submission details and tracking number for future status checks.
STEP 5 – The concerned Labour Office will verify the application and documents. Once approved, the file is forwarded to the Welfare Board for financial sanction and the amount is transferred directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
Documents
Please keep the following documents ready for your application:
- Recent passport-size photograph of the student
- Student’s Aadhaar card
- Parent’s Aadhaar card
- MahaBOCW registration identity card
- Bank passbook of student (Aadhaar-linked account)
- School or college certificate verifying attendance (75% for 1st-10th, marksheet for 10th-12th)
- Bonafide certificate or admission acknowledgment for current academic year
- Previous year marksheet (for 10th class and above)
- Proof of residence (ration card, electricity bill, or Gram Panchayat certificate)
- Education Self-Declaration Form (new requirement from January 2026)
References
You can learn more through these official resources:
- Official Welfare Schemes Page – MahaBOCW
- Education Application Form PDF
- Education Self-Declaration Form (2026)
FAQ’s
What is the objective of this scheme?
This scheme provides financial support to help registered construction workers families cover the costs of schooling and higher education for their children or spouse.
How much financial assistance is provided?
The scheme offers ₹2,500 for classes 1st to 7th, ₹5,000 for 8th to 10th, ₹10,000 for 10th to 12th, ₹20,000 for degree courses, ₹60,000 for engineering, ₹1,00,000 for medical degrees, and up to ₹25,000 for diploma and PG diploma courses.
How many family members can benefit?
You may claim benefits for up to two children or your spouse if you are a registered male worker.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Children and spouse of construction workers registered with the Maharashtra board who have completed 90 days of construction work in the past 12 months and have active registration for at least one year.
How can I apply?
You can apply online through the MahaBOCW portal after registration and login, or download the form and submit it physically to your nearest Labour Commissioner or Government Labour Officer.
What documents are required?
You need student and parent Aadhaar cards, MahaBOCW registration card, bank passbook, attendance certificate or marksheet, bonafide certificate, residence proof, and the Education Self-Declaration Form.
Where should I submit the application?
Submit online through the portal or physically to the Labour Commissioner or Government Labour Officer in your area.
Is there a deadline?
Applications follow the academic year cycle. You should submit as early as possible after admission to avoid delays in verification and payment.
Can more than two children benefit?
No, the benefit is restricted to a maximum of two family members (children or wife).
Are both boys and girls eligible?
Yes, all children of the registered worker are eligible regardless of gender, provided they meet the class and attendance requirements.
How is the payment made?
All payments are made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account after verification and approval.
What is the Education Self-Declaration Form?
This is a new mandatory form introduced in January 2026 that must be submitted along with the application to declare the student’s enrollment and attendance details.
Can I apply if my parent’s registration is less than one year old?
The worker must have active registration for at least one year to be eligible for scholarship benefits for their children.