The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) has proposed Labour Card Scholarship 2025 in order to give a financial assistance to wards of the labour force in the unorganized sector. This program alleviates financial constraints for the learning of students belonging to the Beedi, Cine, IOMC and LSDM (regions) areas, supporting their schooling and giving relief from financial constraints.
What is the Labour Card Scholarship 2025?
The Labour Card Scholarship 2025 program is designed with the goal to deliver financial literacy support to children of informal sector workers. Students, who are eligible for such scholarship, are permitted to apply on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and some amount of scholarship money is given directly from the Government of India. Well, certainly, with this scholarship, if not now, education is definitely possible for the poorest and most needy.
Key Details of the Scholarship
| Feature | Details |
| Scheme Name | Labour Card Scholarship |
| Launched By | Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| Eligibility | Children of unorganized sector workers |
| Objective | To provide financial support for education |
| Official Website | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
Financial assistance between INR 1000 and INR 25000, based on the academic level.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is supposed to be utilized by the children of the staff working in these occupations: .
- Beedi Workers
- IOMC (Iron Ore, Manganese Ore, Chrome Ore Mines) Workers.
- LSDM (Limestone & Dolomite Mines) Workers
- Cine Workers
An amount of INR 1000 to INR 25000 (depending on the qualification level) of financial assistance is granted to students of the related departments. Monetary value is immediately paid into the student’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Parent’s Occupation: Applicant’s parent must be in employment in one of the permitted sectors for a period of at least 6 months.
- Family Income: Family Income:
- Beedi Workers: Monthly income must not exceed INR 10,000.
- Mine Workers (IOMC/LSDM): Income should be under INR 10,000.
- Cine Workers: Monthly income should be under INR 8,000.
- Education: The learner shall be pursuing a degree or a technical course in a statutorily registered educational institution in India.
Financial Assistance Breakdown
Financial aid is granted on student’s academic status:.
| Class/Level | Financial Assistance |
| 1st to 4th Class | INR 1000 |
| 5th to 8th Class | INR 1500 |
| 9th to 10th Class | INR 2000 |
| 11th to 12th Class | INR 3000 |
| ITI, Polytechnic | INR 6000 |
| Degree Courses | INR 6000 |
| Professional Courses | INR 25000 |
Required Documents
- Scanned Photograph
- Identity Proof
- Bank Passbook
- Cancelled Cheque
- Academic Mark Sheets
- Income Certificate
How to Apply for Labour Card Scholarship 2025
- Visit NSP Portal: Go to the official National Scholarship Portal.
- New Registration: Click on “New Registration” to create your account.
- Fill in Your Details: Input personal information such as name, date of birth, phone number and bank information.
- Upload Documents: Attach the required documents.
- Submit Application: Review all the details and submit your application.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Application: January 8, 2024
- Last Date for Institute Verification: January 15, 2024
Conclusion
The Labour Card Scholarship 2025 is a very good scheme in the context of children of the unorganized sector workers to acquire the education without the burden of poverty. If you qualify for the application, please do not miss this opportunity, and hope it brings you good support from the initiative.