Nagpur, 10 June 2026

 

The Office of The Welfare Commissioner under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, has invited online applications for educational scholarships for the academic year 2026–27 for children of Beedi, Cine and Mine workers, including contract workers engaged in Limestone, Dolomite, Manganese Ore, Chrome and Iron Ore mines.

Under the scheme, financial assistance is available to eligible students from Class I onwards, including those pursuing higher education and professional courses. The scholarship amount ranges from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 per year, depending on the class or course of study. Students from Classes I–IV will receive ₹1,000, Classes V–VIII ₹1,500, Classes IX–X ₹2,000, Classes XI–XII ₹3,000, ITI/Polytechnic/Degree courses (including B.Sc. Agriculture) ₹6,000, and professional courses such as BE, MBBS and MBA ₹25,000.

Applications may be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in. The scholarship amount is credited directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

The last date for submission of applications under the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme is 31 August 2026, while applications under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme can be submitted up to 31 October 2026.

Applicants are required to complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal before submitting their applications. Detailed guidelines are available on the portal. For further information, applicants may contact the Welfare Commissioner's Office, Nagpur, at 0712-2510200 / 2510474 or email wcngp-labour[at]nic[dot]in.

 

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