AI SummaryNirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana offers financial support to building and construction workers in Odisha by covering the educational expenses of their children, so that studies continue without money problems. For the academic year 2026-27, the Odisha government is accepting applications for this education assistance on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, and the deadline has been extended to 31 October 2026.
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana is managed by the Labour and Employees State Insurance Department, Government of Odisha. The funds come from the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, which supports registered building and other construction workers with a better future for their wards. Eligible students can get between ₹2,000 and ₹40,000 every year based on the class they are studying in, and the amount is paid directly to the bank account through DBT.
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana - Introduction
The scheme helps cover school and college costs for children of registered construction workers in Odisha. A child studying from Class 6 upwards can apply, and the support continues up to postgraduate and professional courses such as B.Tech, MCA, MBA, medical and B.Ed. For girl children from Class 8 onwards, an extra 20% benefit is added over the normal amount.
The scholarship is renewed every year as long as the family continues to meet the conditions of the scheme. Payments are usually made after the student successfully completes the first year of the course. The parent has to be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board with up-to-date annual contributions, and the family bank account must be DBT enabled.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Odisha |
| Category | Education and Learning |
| Benefit Type | Cash Scholarship |
| DBT Scheme | Yes |
| Assistance Range | ₹2,000 to ₹40,000 per year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Nodal Department | Labour and Employees State Insurance Department, Odisha |
| Official Website | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
Benefits
Support is given according to the class in which the child is studying. Each benefit reduces the financial pressure on construction worker families. The amounts for the 2026-27 year are given below.
| Education Level | Annual Assistance |
|---|---|
| Class 6 and 7 (girl child only) | ₹2,000 |
| Class 8 | ₹2,000 |
| Class 9 | ₹3,000 |
| Class 10 | ₹4,000 |
| Class 10 with 90% or above marks | ₹10,000 (one-time) |
| Class 11 or 12 | ₹5,000 |
| B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. and PG studies | ₹7,000 |
| B.Tech, MCA, MBA, B.Arch, M.Arch, B.Pharma, Hotel Management, Medical (government colleges) | ₹40,000 |
| B.Ed, CT, Nursing training (government colleges) | ₹10,000 |
Girl children from Class 8 onwards receive a 20% additional benefit over the base amount. For example, a girl in Class 10 gets ₹4,800 instead of ₹4,000, and a girl in Class 11 or 12 gets ₹6,000 instead of ₹5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this support, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
- The student must be a child of a registered building or construction worker, and the parent should be registered with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for at least one year.
- The student should be a domicile of Odisha and studying in Class 6 or above in a recognised school, college or university.
- Only one parent can claim the assistance for a child, even if both parents are registered, and a maximum of two children per family can receive the support.
- The registered worker must maintain up-to-date annual contributions to the Board, and the family bank account must be DBT enabled with an active passbook.
- The student must have at least 50% attendance in the current academic session and must have passed the previous examination.
Application Process
Applications are accepted only online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Follow these steps to submit the form for the academic year 2026-27:
STEP 1 - Visit the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal and click on the Registration link for a new user, or click Login if you already have an account.
STEP 2 - Enter the Aadhaar number of the student and verify the details. Login credentials are sent to the registered mobile number or email.
STEP 3 - Log in and open the application form for Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana. Fill in personal, academic and bank details carefully.
STEP 4 - Upload the required documents, including the mark sheet of the last examination passed, the parent BOC ID card and the bank passbook page showing the account number and IFSC code.
STEP 5 - Preview the application, click Submit, and download a printout of the form for future reference. The District Labour Officer verifies the application through the e-Shramik portal, after which the assistance is credited to the bank account.
Required Documents
Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:
- Aadhaar card of the student
- Passport size photograph
- Mark sheet or certificate of the last examination passed
- Domicile certificate of Odisha
- Aadhaar card of the registered parent
- Copy of the Building and Other Construction (BOC) ID card of the parent
- Front page of the bank passbook showing the account number and IFSC code
- College ID card or admission receipt
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Contact Details
For help with the application, contact the Labour and ESI Department, Government of Odisha at 5th Floor, Kharavel Bhawan, Bhubaneswar 751001, Odisha. The phone number is 0674-2536770 and the email IDs are labsec.or@nic.in and labsec.or@gmail.com.
References
Odisha State Scholarship Portal - Scheme Details
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Guidelines - OB&OCWW Board
FAQ's
What is the objective of Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana?
The objective is to provide financial support to children of registered construction workers in Odisha for their education from Class 6 up to professional courses.
Which department manages this scheme?
The Labour and Employees State Insurance Department, Government of Odisha, manages this scheme through the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
What is the range of assistance provided?
Assistance ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹40,000 per year depending on the level of education, with a one-time ₹10,000 award for Class 10 students scoring 90% or above.
What is the last date to apply for 2026-27?
The application deadline for the academic year 2026-27 has been extended to 31 October 2026. Apply well before the last date on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
Is there extra support for girl children?
Yes, girl children receive a 20% additional benefit over the normal amount from Class 8 onwards.
Who qualifies for the assistance?
Wards of building and construction workers who are registered with the Welfare Board for at least one year, have made up-to-date contributions, and maintain 50% annual attendance are eligible.
Which classes are covered?
Students from Class 6 up to Post-graduation can apply, and professional courses like B.Tech, MBA, MCA and medical are also covered.
How many children can benefit from one family?
A maximum of two children per family can avail of the assistance, and only one parent can claim for the same child even if both are registered.
Are both boys and girls covered?
For Class 6 and 7, only girl children are covered. From Class 8 onwards, both boys and girls are eligible.
How can I apply for this scheme?
Apply online through the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in.