Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers is a central government scheme of Coffee Board for the children of SC/ST labourers working in coffee plantations and licensed coffee curing works. It gives educational stipends, incentive awards for good marks, and money help for higher studies, and eligible students can apply through the nearest Coffee Board office in 2026.
This scheme is a sub-component of the Integrated Coffee Development Project (ICDP) under the Medium Term Framework of the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It was designed to make sure that bright students from plantation families do not stop their studies because of money problems.
Students who pass class 10 and continue with PUC, Polytechnic, vocational training or degree courses can get support under this scheme. Top scorers in the SSLC board exams get a special incentive award, and students who complete class 12 can get support for graduation, post-graduation and professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy and Nursing.
Coffee Board keeps the scheme on its official website and updates the scheme rules from time to time. As of 2026, the benefit amounts and eligibility conditions remain the same, and payments go directly to the student's bank account through DBT.
Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers - Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers |
| Level | Central Government |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Nodal Department | Department of Commerce |
| Implementing Body | Coffee Board |
| Beneficiaries | Children of SC/ST labourers in coffee plantations and licensed coffee curing works |
| Benefits | Educational stipend up to ₹2,250, incentive award of ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, higher education support up to ₹7,500 |
| Application Mode | Offline through Coffee Board offices |
| DBT Scheme | Yes |
| Official Website | Coffeeboard.gov.in |
Benefits
This scheme gives cash support directly to eligible students. The same benefit rates continue for 2026:
| Benefit Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Educational Stipend | ₹2,250 per student |
| Incentive Award (for girls) | ₹1,500 |
| Incentive Award (for boys) | ₹1,000 |
| Graduation (Traditional Courses) | ₹3,750 per student |
| Post-Graduation (Traditional Courses) | ₹7,500 per student |
| Professional Courses (All streams) | ₹7,500 per student |
Eligibility
Children of SC/ST labourers employed in coffee plantations and licensed coffee curing works can apply after class 10. Main conditions for getting the benefit are:
- Applicant must be a child of an SC/ST labourer working in coffee plantations or licensed coffee curing works.
- Generally, the first two surviving children of the family are covered, with an exception for twins and multiple births.
- Students whose parents work as clerks, drivers, supervisors or estate managers cannot apply.
- School or college must be recognized by the central or state government.
- For educational stipend, the student should have passed class 10 and joined PUC, Polytechnic or vocational training in the current academic year.
- For incentive award, the student should be the top scorer among boys or girls in the SSLC board exam in the region and continue studies in the current year.
- For financial support for higher studies, the student should have passed class 12 and taken admission in a recognized graduation, post-graduation or professional course.
Application Process
Applications are accepted offline through the Coffee Board office in the prescribed format. Follow these steps:
STEP 1 - Download the official application form from the Coffee Board website or collect it from the nearest Coffee Board office.
STEP 2 - Fill in all the fields carefully and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
STEP 3 - Affix a recent passport size photograph on the form and sign it.
STEP 4 - Submit the complete application packet to the nearest Coffee Board office and keep a copy of the acknowledgement.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before applying so that the checking process goes smoothly:
- Duly filled application form with a recent passport size photograph.
- Self-attested student identity card and Aadhaar card as proof of identity.
- Self-attested mark sheet of the previous class or year.
- Valid SC/ST caste certificate issued by the state government authority.
- Certificate from the plantation or curing works owner confirming the parent's employment.
- Certificate from the college principal confirming current admission.
- Copy of the bank passbook showing account number, bank name, branch and IFSC code.
References
Official documents and links for Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers are given below:
Official Guidelines for Welfare Measures to Children of Labourers
Coffee Board Schemes Page for Labour Welfare Measures
Grower's Registration on UMANG
FAQ's
How strictly does the board check the application process?
Coffee Board rejects any application that involves giving false information or trying to influence the authorities. Legal action can also be started to recover the amount if someone hides facts or misrepresents details.
Which professional courses are covered?
Professional courses include Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy and Nursing. Students in these courses get ₹7,500.
Does the availability of funds affect the payment?
Yes. The release of the amount depends on the budget approved for the financial year, so payment is subject to fund availability.
Can a student in the 2nd or 3rd year of a degree apply?
Yes. Students in the 2nd or 3rd year of graduation or post-graduation are eligible, even if they did not apply in the first year.
Can a student get both the stipend and the incentive award?
Yes. A student who qualifies on merit can get the incentive award along with the regular educational stipend.