The Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Shramik Puraskar Rashi Yojana is a scholarship/reward scheme of the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board designed to encourage the children of eligible registered workers to perform well in their studies. The scheme provides a one-time financial award based on the marks secured in High School, Intermediate and higher education examinations.
Objective of the scheme
The scheme aims to promote education among workers’ families by recognising meritorious students. It provides an incentive to children who perform well in examinations and helps meet some of the expenses associated with continuing education
Financial assistance
The award is linked to the percentage of marks obtained: For marks obtained between 60 percent to 74.99 per cent, Rs 5,000 is awarded. Similarly, marks of 75 per cent or above award Rs 7,500. The scheme covers students studying in Arts, Science, Commerce and Agriculture streams. It applies to High School, Intermediate, Undergraduate and Postgraduate examinations, subject to the scheme’s applicable conditions.
Who can benefit
The principal eligibility conditions are:·The student’s parent must be a registered worker covered by the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board.·The worker should be employed in an eligible factory, shop or commercial establishment in Uttar Pradesh.·The parent’s monthly salary should not exceed Rs 15,000, according to the eligibility information cited in the material provided.·The student should have passed the relevant examination with at least 60 percent marks.·The applicant must satisfy the registration and other documentary requirements prescribed by the Labour Welfare Board.
How to apply
Applications are generally submitted through the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board’s online portal.The flowchart for applying is1. Registration:Visit the Labour Welfare Board’s online portal and enter the required worker/student details under the Shramik Application section.2. Create login credentials:A new applicant registers as a user and receives login credentials through the registered mobile number.3. Select the scheme:After logging in, select the Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Shramik Puraskar Rashi Yojana.4. Enter student details:Fill in the student’s educational and examination information, including marks obtained.5. Upload documents:Typically, applicants need documents such as the student’s mark sheet, the worker’s registration-related documents and a bank passbook/account document for payment. Additional documents may be required depending on the application portal’s current requirements.6. Submit and track:After verification, the application is processed by the concerned authorities and the approved amount is transferred through the prescribed payment mechanism.
Significance of the scheme
The significance of the scheme goes beyond the relatively modest amount of financial assistance. For workers’ families, educational expenses can become a barrier to continuing studies after school. By linking financial assistance directly to academic performance, the scheme combines social security with an incentive for educational achievement.It also seeks to encourage students from workers’ families to pursue higher education rather than discontinuing their studies after school or Intermediate.The latest requirements about the scheme is available on the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board portal.
