Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-Matric

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

For families working in beedi manufacturing, cinema and non-coal mining, meeting the cost of their children's education can be difficult when household income is limited. To provide financial support for schooling, the Government of India offers the Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-Matric scholarship. It covers children of eligible Beedi, Cine, Iron Ore, Manganese Ore and Chrome Ore (IOMC), Limestone and Dolomite (LSDM), and Mica workers studying in Classes I to X.

The amount of assistance varies according to the student's class. Students from Classes I to IV receive ₹1,000 per year, those from Classes V to VIII receive ₹1,500 per year, and students in Classes IX and X receive ₹2,000 per year. The financial assistance is intended to help families manage education-related expenses and support children in continuing their school education.

The scholarship is implemented under the Labour Welfare Schemes of the Ministry of Labour & Employment through the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW) and its Labour Welfare Organisation (LWO). The LWO works through 18 regional Welfare Commissioner offices. Applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), while approved scholarship amounts are transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) using the Aadhaar Payment Bridge. During the 2024-25 academic year, education assistance worth ₹32.51 crore was provided to 92,118 wards.

To apply, the student must meet the prescribed conditions relating to the worker parent, family income, education and institution. The eligible parent should generally have completed at least six months of service. Contract and home-based workers covered under the applicable worker categories are also included. Under the current 2026-27 guidelines, the family's income should not exceed ₹21,000 per month or ₹2.52 lakh per year. The student must be studying regularly in a recognised Government or Government-aided institution. Students pursuing education through correspondence or distance learning are not eligible.

The application process is completed online through the National Scholarship Portal. Students first complete One Time Registration (OTR) and then select the relevant Pre-Matric scholarship under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. After submission, the application goes through institutional and departmental verification before the scholarship is released. For the 2026-27 academic year, the live NSP currently shows 31 October 2026 as the student application deadline. Applicants should check the portal for the latest dates before submitting their application.

Families may also find other worker-focused education schemes useful depending on their state and employment category. For example, Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Shramik Shiksha Samagri Yojana provides education-related support to eligible children of registered construction workers, while Odisha Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Educational Assistance) provides educational assistance to eligible children of registered construction workers. These are separate state schemes and their eligibility conditions are different from this central scholarship.

Scheme Benefits

Eligible students receive annual financial assistance under the scheme according to their class. The main benefits are:

• Students studying in Classes I to IV receive ₹1,000 per year to help with expenses such as books and dress.
• Students studying in Classes V to VIII receive ₹1,500 per year.
• Students studying in Classes IX and X receive ₹2,000 per year.
• The scholarship is available to children of eligible Beedi, Cine, IOMC, LSDM and Mica workers.
• The assistance helps reduce the financial burden of school education on eligible worker families.
• The scholarship amount is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) using the Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB).
• The assistance is provided for one academic year for a particular class; the same class is not funded again if the student repeats it.

Scholarship Amount

The amount of financial assistance is based on the student's class. Eligible students receive the scholarship once for the academic year, with a higher amount provided at the upper class levels.

The amount is provided for the class in which the student is approved for the scholarship. If a student repeats the same class, the scholarship is not paid again for that repeated year.

Eligibility Requirements

Students can apply for this scholarship if they meet the following eligibility conditions:

• At least one parent of the student must be a Beedi, Cine, IOMC, LSDM or Mica worker.
• The eligible parent must have completed at least 6 months of service in the concerned sector.
• Contract workers and eligible home-based or Gharkhata workers are also covered.
• The family's total income must be within the income limit prescribed under the current scheme guidelines, which is ₹21,000 per month or ₹2.52 lakh per year.
• The student must be studying in Classes I to X.
• The student must have passed the previous qualifying examination in the first attempt. Students promoted to the next class are also eligible.
• The student must be regularly studying in a recognised Government or Government-aided institution in India.
• Students studying through correspondence or distance mode are not eligible.
• The student must meet the Aadhaar, OTR and DBT-related requirements applicable to the scholarship application.
• From the 2026-27 academic year, eligible students may receive one merit-based scholarship along with one or more welfare-based scholarships, subject to the rules of the respective schemes.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the following documents and details ready before submitting the scholarship application:

• Identity card of the eligible worker parent.
• Form B Register details or extract for eligible mine workers, where applicable.
• Cine worker identity card, where applicable.
• Income certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Aadhaar details of the student or parent/guardian, as applicable for a minor without Aadhaar.
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar for the OTR and authentication process.
• Details of the Aadhaar-linked and NPCI-mapped bank account for receiving the scholarship through DBT.
• Previous class marksheet or passing certificate, as required during the application process.
• School or institution details and other information requested on the National Scholarship Portal.

The exact documents required may vary according to the student's circumstances. Applicants should check the document requirements displayed on the NSP application form before final submission.

Steps to Apply

The scholarship application is submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Students first need to complete One Time Registration (OTR) and then fill in the scholarship application.

• First, open the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). On the homepage, go to the student section and select the option for One Time Registration (OTR).
• Complete the OTR using the student's Aadhaar details or Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID), wherever applicable. Follow the instructions shown on the portal to complete the required authentication and generate the 14-digit OTR number.
• After completing OTR, return to the student section of NSP and log in using the OTR number and password. Select the application option for the 2026-27 academic year.
• In the list of scholarships, find the scheme under the Ministry of Labour & Employment and select "Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM – Pre Matric (Welfare Based Scheme)".
• Fill in the student's personal and school details. Enter the required information about the eligible worker parent and the family's income carefully.
• Upload or provide the documents requested on the portal, such as the worker's details and income-related documents, wherever required.
• Before submitting the form, check all the details carefully, especially the student's name, date of birth, class, school details and parent information. Correct any mistake before final submission.
• After the application is approved, the scholarship amount is processed through the prescribed DBT system. Students can log in to NSP to check the status of their application and payment.

Important Dates

Students should keep track of the application and verification deadlines so that the scholarship form is submitted on time. The National Scholarship Portal currently shows the following dates for the 2026-27 academic year:

The dates above are based on the current listing for Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM – Pre Matric on NSP. Students should check the National Scholarship Portal before applying because the authorities may revise dates or extend a deadline.

Scholarship Status and Verification

Submitting the application does not mean that the scholarship has been approved. The application goes through different levels of verification before the financial assistance is released.

• First, the student's application is checked by the concerned school or educational institution.
• After institute-level verification, the application moves through the prescribed Labour Welfare and departmental verification process.
• Applications may be checked against the student's academic details, worker-parent information and other eligibility requirements.
• Students can log in to the National Scholarship Portal and use the available application status facility to follow the progress of their application.
• If an application is marked defective, the student should read the reason shown on NSP and make the required correction within the permitted time.
• After successful verification and sanction, the approved amount is processed for payment through DBT.

Students should regularly check their NSP account after submitting the form, especially during the verification period. This helps them respond on time if any correction or additional action is required.

Relevant Links

• Ministry of Labour & Employment Portal
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• NSP – All Scholarships
• Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-Matric Guidelines
• Ministry of Labour & Employment – Scholarship FAQ
• NSP – OTR FAQ

Contact Information

For questions related to the scholarship, students or parents can contact the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW), Ministry of Labour & Employment, or the concerned Welfare Commissioner/Labour Welfare Organisation office for their area.

NPS Help Desk

• Phone Number: 0120 - 6619540 (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all days, except government holidays)
• Email ID: [email protected]

Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW)

• Phone: 011-23386620
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001

For region-specific assistance, applicants should contact the Welfare Commissioner or Labour Welfare Organisation office responsible for their area. The Ministry's official DGLW directory provides the telephone number, email address and office address for the concerned regional office.

Official Contact Directory: DGLW Welfare Commissioners Contact Directory