Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Shramik Pravidhik Shiksha Sahaayata Yojana is a key labour welfare scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government. It provides financial assistance to the children of registered workers and labourers for pursuing technical, vocational, and professional education.The scheme offers annual support of up to Rs 25,000 for degree-level technical courses (such as B. Tech, BBA, BCA, MBBS, etc.), Rs 15,000 for diploma courses (polytechnic, etc.), and Rs 10,000 for certificate/ITI-level courses. Its main objective is to promote skill development and higher education among workers’ families and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by enabling better career opportunities for the next generation. The assistance is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account through DBT after proper verification.Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership since 2017, the Uttar Pradesh government has significantly strengthened labour welfare measures, with schemes like the Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Shramik Pravidhik Shiksha Sahaayata Yojana forming an important part of the “Shramik Kalyan” agenda.His administration has focused on expanding the reach of such educational support programmes, simplifying online application processes through the Labour Welfare Board portal, ensuring timely disbursement of benefits, and integrating worker registration drives. Over the past nine years, the government has emphasised skill development and education as tools for empowering the working class, aligning with Dr. Kalam’s vision of a developed India.This has helped create a more skilled workforce while providing direct relief to thousands of workers’ families, contributing to inclusivegrowth and social security in the state.
Salient Features of the Scheme
1. Eligibility CriteriaThe applicant (student) must be the son or daughter of a registered construction/worker/labourer in Uttar Pradesh. The parent must be registered with the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board and employed in an establishment covered under the Shops & Establishments Act, 1962 or Factories Act, 1948.The parent’s monthly income (basic + DA) should not exceed Rs 24,000–Rs 25,000. The student must be enrolled in a recognised technical/professional course in a government or approved private institution. Only one or a maximum of two children per worker are generally eligible, and the benefit is provided only once in a lifetime for the course.2. Key Benefits
- Degree-level technical/professional courses (B. Tech, MBA, MBBS, BCA, etc.): Rs 25,000 per year.
- Diploma courses (Polytechnic, PG Diploma, etc.): Rs 15,000 per year.
- Diploma courses (Polytechnic, PG Diploma, etc.): Rs 15,000 per year.
- Certificate/ITI-level vocational courses: Rs 10,000 per year.
- The assistance is given as a one-time annual financial aid through
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student’s bank account for the duration of the course.
3. How to Apply
- Online Application: Visit the official Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board portal at skpuplabour. in/, register as a new user (or login), select the scheme, fill the application form with student and parent details, and upload required documents.
- Required Documents: Parent’s Labour Registration Certificate, Aadhaar Card (student & parent), Income Certificate, Admission/Enrollment proof & Fee Receipt, Bank Account details, Passport-size photo, Caste Certificate (if applicable), and Domicile Certificate.
- Applications are verified by the Labour Department; track status online on the same portal. Offline assistance is available at district Labour Offices
Two Major Achievements of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Shramik Pravidhik Shiksha Sahayata Yojana:
1. Empowering Children of Workers through Technical EducationThe scheme has enabled thousands of sons and daughters of registered labourers (from shops, establishments, and factories) to pursue degree, diploma, and ITI-level technical courses by providing annual financial assistance of up to Rs 25,000.It has directly contributed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty and low-skilled labour by creating pathways for better employment opportunities in technical fields.2. Strengthened Labour Welfare under Yogi GovernmentSince 2017, the Yogi Adityanath administration has expanded and streamlined the scheme through the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board, simplifying online applications on the skpuplabour. in portal and ensuring timely DBT disbursals.
