AI SummaryFinancial Assistance for Encouraging Worker's Children's Participation in Cultural Activities - Labour Welfare Board is a state scheme of Haryana that gives cash support to children of registered industrial and commercial workers so they can join dance, music and other cultural competitions and build their skills as artists.
Labour Department, Government of Haryana implements this scheme through the Haryana Labour Welfare Board. Applications for 2026 are accepted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL portal, and a registered worker can claim payment for the child's participation in approved cultural events.
Financial Assistance for Encouraging Worker's Children's Participation in Cultural Activities - Labour Welfare Board - Introduction
This scheme is for the children of workers employed in industrial and commercial establishments across Haryana. If a worker is registered with the Labour Welfare Board, the child can get money help for taking part in district, division, state, national or international cultural competitions.
Support is paid for both group and solo events. For example, a child who takes part in a solo dance competition at the district level can claim financial help under the scheme, and the amount increases as the competition level goes up.
The Labour Department also lists this service on the National Government Services Portal and the Antyodaya-SARAL portal, so the application process is available online, by hand or through a common service centre kiosk.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Financial Assistance for Encouraging Worker's Children's Participation in Cultural Activities - Labour Welfare Board |
| Level | State |
| State | Haryana |
| Category | Sports & Culture |
| Beneficiary Types | Family and Individual |
| Benefit Mode | Cash |
| DBT Enabled | No |
| Department | Labour Department, Haryana Labour Welfare Board |
| Application Mode | Online, By Hand, Kiosk |
| Service Delivery Time | 60 days (excluding holidays) |
Benefits
Payment under the scheme depends on the level of the competition and whether the child appears in a group or solo event. The table below shows the support amount for each level.
| Cultural Competition Type | District-level | Division-level | State-level | National-level | International-level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation in Group Competitions | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Group Competitions | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹21,000 |
| Participation in Solo Competitions | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Solo Competitions | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹31,000 |
Eligibility
A worker should meet the following conditions to get this support for a child:
- Employment: The worker should be employed in an industrial or commercial establishment within Haryana. There is no minimum service period required to qualify.
- Registration: The worker should be currently registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board using the Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).
- Salary limit: Monthly salary should not exceed ₹25,000 to get the benefit.
- Participation: The child must take part in approved group or solo cultural competitions, and the participation certificate needs attestation by the District Public Relation Officer.
- Number of children: There is no limit on how many children per family can get the benefit.
Important: The application should be submitted within one year from the date the child receives the participation certificate.
Documents
Following documents are required along with the application form. Keep scanned copies ready so the process stays easy.
- Employer certificate and previous month's salary slip to prove employment and income.
- Ration card and Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) for family details.
- ESI card and bank account details.
- Participation certificate attested by the District Public Relation Officer.
- Aadhaar card and passport-sized photograph.
- A self-attested undertaking confirming dependency and that no other benefit has been claimed for the same event.
Application Process
Application can be submitted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL portal, by hand, or through a common service centre kiosk. Steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL portal at saralharyana.gov.in and find the service 'Financial Assistance for encouraging worker's children's participation in cultural activities - Haryana Labour Welfare Board'. Open the service description page and click on 'Apply For Service'.
STEP 2 - Register as a worker first. Use the Welfare Board Beneficiary Login, enter the Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID), verify the fetched family details using OTP, complete personal details, upload the photo and submit the registration form.
STEP 3 - Log in to the portal with the registered details and open the 'Schemes' section. Choose this scheme and fill in the child's details along with the competition level and event type.
STEP 4 - Upload the required documents like employer certificate, salary slip, ration card, ESI card and the attested participation certificate. Fill the self-declaration form and submit the application.
STEP 5 - Note the application reference number. Service is delivered within 60 days (excluding government holidays), and the approved amount is released to the eligible family as per scheme rules.
References
Official Service Details on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal | Antyodaya-SARAL Portal | Service on National Government Services Portal
FAQ's
What is the primary purpose of this scheme?
It gives cash support to children of registered industrial and commercial workers in Haryana so they can take part in cultural competitions and become skilled artists.
What is the range of financial support provided?
Eligible children can get from ₹2,000 up to ₹31,000 depending on the competition level (district, division, state, national, international) and whether the child participates in a group or solo event.
Who qualifies for this support?
Workers registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board and employed in industrial or commercial establishments in the state, with monthly salary up to ₹25,000.
Is there a minimum service period?
No, no minimum service period is required to apply.
How many children per family can apply?
There is no limit. All children in the family can apply as long as they join approved cultural competitions.
What is the deadline for applying?
The application should be submitted within one year of receiving the official participation certificate.
What is the maximum salary limit?
Monthly salary should not exceed ₹25,000.
How can I apply?
Application can be submitted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL portal, by hand, or through a kiosk. Registration with the Labour Welfare Board is needed before applying.
Which competitions are covered?
The scheme supports both group and solo cultural competitions at district, division, state, national and international levels.