Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Odisha Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship (Educational Assistance)
Launch Year	2020
Benefits	Scholarship up to Rs. 40,000/-
Beneficiaries	Children of Building and Construction workers.
Nodal Department	Labour and ESI Department of Odisha.
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Mode of Apply	Through Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Online Application.

Odisha Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Educational Assistance): Up to Rs. 40,000 for Children of Construction Workers

For many construction-worker families, a child’s education is the biggest long-term investment, and also the hardest to afford. The Odisha Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship offers yearly educational assistance to the children and wards of registered construction workers in Odisha. This guide covers the amounts, eligibility, documents, how to apply and the current deadline.

Scheme at a Glance

Detail	Information
Scheme name	Odisha Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship (Educational Assistance)
Launch year	2020
Benefit	Annual assistance from Rs. 2,000 up to Rs. 40,000, depending on class or course
Beneficiaries	Children and wards of registered Building and Other Construction (BoC) workers
Nodal department	Labour and ESI Department, Odisha
Mode of application	Online, through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal

Latest Update: Deadline Extended to 30 November 2026

The authority has again extended the last date to submit applications to 30 November 2026. If you have not applied yet, complete your application before this date.

What Is the Scheme?

The scheme is run by the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (OB&OCWWB) under the Labour and ESI Department, Government of Odisha. It helps children of registered construction workers continue their education without financial hardship, and it covers students from Class 6 right up to professional and postgraduate courses.

To encourage girls’ education, the Board adds a 20% top-up for every girl child from Class 8 onwards.

Key Benefits

• Yearly assistance: Amounts range from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 40,000, depending on the class or course.
• Support from Class 6: Assistance for Classes 6 and 7 is available for girl children only.
• Girls get 20% more: A 20% top-up over the standard amount, from Class 8 onwards.
• Class 10 merit award: A one-time cash award of Rs. 10,000 for scoring 90% or more in the Class 10 board examination.
• Up to two children per family can benefit.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): The approved amount is credited to the registered worker’s bank account.

Educational Assistance Amounts

Class / Course	Assistance Amount
Class 6 and 7 (girl child only)	Rs. 2,000 per year
Class 8	Rs. 2,000 per year
Class 9	Rs. 3,000 per year
Class 10	Rs. 4,000 per year
Class 11 and 12	Rs. 5,000 per year
BA / B.Sc / B.Com / PG studies	Rs. 7,000 per year
B.Ed. / CT / Nursing training in Government institutions	Rs. 10,000 per year
Specified professional courses (such as B.Tech, MBA, medicine, hotel management in government colleges)	Rs. 40,000 per year
90% or above in Class 10 board exam	Rs. 10,000 one-time cash award

Girl beneficiaries receive an additional 20% over the applicable standard amount from Class 8 onwards.

Who Is Eligible?

1. The applicant must be a child or ward of a registered BoC worker.
2. The parent must have been registered with the Board for at least one year.
3. The registered worker must have paid the annual contribution up to date.
4. A maximum of two children per family can receive assistance.
5. If both parents are registered, the same child cannot claim assistance through both.
6. The student must maintain at least 50% attendance in the academic year for which assistance is claimed.
7. For Classes 6 and 7, only girl children are eligible. From Class 8 onwards, both boys and girls can apply.

There is no family-income ceiling and no minimum-percentage bar to apply. A student may also claim this assistance while receiving a scholarship from another government department.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card of the student
• Copy of the student’s bank passbook showing account number and IFSC code
• Passport-size photograph of the student
• Mark sheet of the last examination passed
• College ID card (for Plus 2 and higher courses)
• Aadhaar card of the registered BoC worker/parent
• BOC ID card of the registered worker/parent
• First page of the worker/parent’s bank account showing account number and IFSC code, wherever required
• Admission receipt, library card or letter of undertaking from the college, if the college ID card is not available

How to Apply

Applications are made online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, which is integrated with the Board’s e-Shramik system.

1. Visit the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
2. Register as an applicant using your Aadhaar and other details.
3. Log in with the credentials you receive.
4. Select the Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana educational assistance option.
5. Enter your personal, academic, eligibility and bank account details.
6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and size.
7. Review the form carefully. Click Save as Draft to finish later, or Next to proceed.
8. Submit the application, then download or print it for your records.

What Happens After You Apply

1. Your school or college verifies your details, academic information and attendance.
2. The Welfare Extension Officer and the District Labour Officer verify the application.
3. After approval and sanction, the amount is credited to the registered worker’s bank account through DBT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible? Children and wards of registered BoC workers who have been registered for at least one year, with contributions paid up to date.

Are girls eligible for additional benefits? Yes. Girls get an extra 20% over the standard amount from Class 8 onwards.

Can boys apply? Yes, from Class 8 onwards. For Classes 6 and 7, assistance is only for girls.

How many children per family can benefit? A maximum of two.

What attendance is required? At least 50% during the academic year for which assistance is claimed.

Is there a family-income limit? No.

Can a student get this along with another scholarship? Yes. A student may claim this assistance even while receiving a scholarship from another government department.

How is the money paid? Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the registered worker’s bank account.

What is the last date to apply? 30 November 2026.

Helpline and Contact Details

• Helpline: 155335
• Toll-free number: 18003456770
• Email: scholarshiplabour@gmail.com

Related Schemes

Students heading to college can also explore the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship Scheme. Construction-worker families who have lost an earning member may look at the Odisha Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana, and students with disabilities may qualify for the Odisha Banishree Scholarship.

Final Thoughts

With no income ceiling, support from Class 6 to professional courses, and a 20% boost for girls, the Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana is a valuable help for construction-worker families in Odisha. Check that the parent’s registration and annual contribution are up to date, keep your documents ready, and apply before 30 November 2026.