AI SummaryGrant of Financial Assistance to the School Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform is a welfare scheme by the Goa Labour Welfare Board that helps industrial families cover the cost of school uniforms. Under this scheme, eligible industrial workers receive an annual cash grant of ₹1,600 per child to buy one set of uniform for children studying in 1st to 4th standard.
The Goa Labour Welfare Board has invited applications for the 2026-27 year from industrial workers and employees. The last date to submit the application is 30 September 2026, so eligible families should apply well before this deadline to get the benefit.
Grant of Financial Assistance to the School Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform
Grant of Financial Assistance to the School Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform is a supportive scheme run by the Goa Labour Welfare Board under the Department of Labour and Employment. The scheme helps industrial workers reduce their monthly expenses by giving them money help for buying school uniforms for their children studying in 1st to 4th standard.
By easing the money burden, the scheme makes sure that children from industrial families have the required set of uniform to attend school comfortably and continue their primary education without any problem. Only workers who have put in continuous service and contribute to the welfare fund are eligible to claim the benefit.
The scheme is still open for the current year. The board has published a fresh notice in June 2026 inviting applications from industrial workers for the 2026-27 year, with the last date of submission fixed as 30 September 2026.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Grant of Financial Assistance to the School Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform |
| Level | State |
| State | Goa |
| Nodal Department | Labour and Employment Department |
| Implementing Agency | Goa Labour Welfare Board |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1,600 per student per year |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
Benefits
Eligible families receive a financial grant of ₹1,600 per student every year. This amount is meant to cover the cost of purchasing one set of uniform for the child, which includes shirts and shorts or trousers for boys and a frock for girls.
This is a regular yearly grant. As long as the child keeps studying in 1st to 4th standard and the family meets the eligibility conditions, the benefit can be claimed again each year.
Eligibility
To qualify for this support, the following requirements should be met:
- The applicant should be currently employed as an industrial worker or employee.
- The applicant should be officially registered with the Goa Labour Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have completed at least 6 months of continuous service to the board at the time of applying.
- The monthly salary should not be more than ₹20,000.
- The child should be aged between 5 to 10 years.
- The child must be studying in 1st to 4th standard in a recognized, private, or aided school.
Children attending government schools are not eligible for this grant, because the Government of Goa already provides them with uniforms directly every year. Preference is generally given to families with two or fewer children.
Application Process
Workers have to apply through their employers to the office of the Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board. Here are the steps to complete the application:
STEP 1 - Go to the official website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa at labour.goa.gov.in and download the prescribed application form.
STEP 2 - Fill in all required fields accurately and attach a recent passport-sized photograph of the child.
STEP 3 - Collect all required documents from the list given below and self-attest them.
STEP 4 - Submit the completed form and documents through the employer or directly to the Head of the child's school.
STEP 5 - Make sure the application is forwarded to the Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, 4th floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji, Goa.
Note: The application should reach the office on or before 30 September 2026. Applications sent after this date are not accepted for the current year.
Documents
These documents should be kept ready while applying:
- Proof of regular employment and duration of service.
- Salary slip or official income certificate.
- Child's school admission proof and bonafide certificate from the institution.
- Birth certificate of the child as proof of age.
- Identity document of the student.
- Disability certificate, if applicable, issued by a government medical officer.
- Caste certificate, if applicable.
- A personal declaration regarding the duration of continuous service to the board.
References
Goa Labour Welfare Board Schemes Notice 2026
Guidelines and Application Form
FAQ's
Are there any restrictions on the type of school?
Yes, the child must be enrolled in a recognized, aided, or private school. Children in government schools are excluded because they receive uniforms through other government programs.
Is this a yearly benefit?
Yes, this is an annual grant of ₹1,600 provided to support uniform expenses for each eligible child.
What is the income criteria?
To be eligible, the monthly salary should not exceed ₹20,000.
Is there a service requirement?
Yes, the applicant should have at least 6 months of continuous service with the Goa Labour Welfare Board when applying.
What is the deadline for the application?
The application should be submitted by 30 September 2026 for the current year.
How is the application submitted?
The filled form should be submitted through the employer or the Head of the child's educational institution, who will then forward it to the Goa Labour Welfare Board.