AI SummarySon/Daughter Education Assistance (UKBOCWWB) is a welfare scheme of the Uttarakhand government that gives financial support to the children of registered building and construction workers, from Class 1 up to higher professional courses.
Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) runs this scheme under the Labour Department. Registered workers can apply for their children's education support every year.
Son/Daughter Education Assistance (UKBOCWWB) 2026
Son/Daughter Education Assistance (UKBOCWWB) supports the study goals of children belonging to families of registered building and construction workers in Uttarakhand. The board manages the scheme and helps cover the study costs of children from Class 1 up to postgraduate or professional levels.
If a worker is registered with the board, the scheme helps pay for the child's education so that money problems do not stop the child from studying. The support is given every year and is credited directly to the bank account of the worker.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Son/Daughter Education Assistance (UKBOCWWB) |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Education and Learning |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Main Department | Department of Labour |
| Implementing Agency | Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board |
Benefits
Workers can get financial support every year to help fund a child's education. The exact amount depends on the academic level of the student:
| Class/Course | Financial Support (Yearly) |
|---|---|
| Class 1 to 5 | ₹1,800 |
| Class 6 to 10 | ₹2,400 |
| Class 11 to 12 | ₹3,000 |
| Graduation/Post Graduation | ₹10,000 |
| ITI/Polytechnic/Higher Education | Actual Course Fee at Government Institutions |
Eligibility
To get the benefit of this scheme, a worker must meet the following conditions:
- The worker must be a construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The benefit is available for a maximum of two children of a registered worker.
The application should be submitted between November of the year admission is taken and June of the next academic session. The board does not accept late applications.
Application Process
STEP 1 - Go to the nearest Shramik Suvidha Kendra and ask for the education assistance application form for registered construction workers.
STEP 2 - Fill in the accurate details of the worker and the child, and attach all the required documents with the form.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed application within the apply dates, which run from November to June of the academic session.
STEP 4 - After the department checks the details, the yearly education support amount is credited directly to the bank account of the worker in one installment.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Copy of the valid Shramik/Labour Card
- Aadhaar Card of the worker
- Bank account details
- Aadhaar Card of the child
- Last year's mark sheet (not required for Class 1 students)
- Enrollment certificate from the school or college
- Self-declaration form
- Certificate stating that support has not been received from any other government department for the same purpose
References
FAQ's
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Children of construction workers registered with the UKBOCWWB are eligible. Each worker can register up to two children for this benefit.
What is the educational coverage of this scheme?
The scheme supports students from Class 1 to postgraduate levels, and also covers professional programs like ITI and Polytechnic.
How is the support amount decided for ITI or Polytechnic courses?
For these professional courses, the scheme pays the actual course fees payable to government institutions or colleges.
When is the apply window open?
The application should be submitted any time between November of the admission year and June of the following academic year.
Are late applications accepted?
No, the board does not consider any applications submitted after the June deadline.
Is the financial aid a one-time payment?
No, the financial support is provided every year to help with ongoing education expenses.
How is the payment received?
Approved support is transferred directly into the verified bank account of the worker.