Organisation : Ministry of Labour & Employment
Portal : National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Scholarship Name : Pre Matric Financial Assistance For Education To Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM 2026
Applicable For : Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM
Last Date : 31st August 2026
Website : https://scholarships.gov.in/home
What is Pre Matric Financial Assistance To Wards of Beedi?
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers (Scholarship) is given to the wards of Beedi/Iron Ore Mines, Manganese Ore & Chrome Ore Mines (IOMC)/Limestone Mines, Dolomite Mines (LSDM)/Mica Mines and Cine Workers, currently varying from Rs. 1000/- to Rs.25000/- per student per annum. The benefits under the scheme are being transferred through DBT system and the applications under this scheme are invited and processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Last date of application is 31st August 2026.
Eligibility of Pre Matric Financial Assistance To Wards of Beedi
1. Either of the parents of the students should be Beedi, Iron Ore Manganese & Chrome Ore Mines, Limestone & Dolomite Mines, Cine worker with at least six months service. This also includes Contract/Gharkhata (Home Based) workers also.
2. Total monthly Income of the Worker’s family from all sources should not exceed as under :-
a. Beedi Workers – Rs.10,000/-
b. Mine Workers :
i. The Mine workers doing manual, unskilled, highly skilled and clerical work are eligible for availing all facilities under different welfare schemes of Labour Welfare Organization irrespective of the wages paid to them.
ii. The persons employed in supervisory and managerial capacity are eligible for availing the facilities under different welfare schemes subject to the wage limit of Rs.10,000/- per month.
iii. Cine workers – “An amount not exceeding Rs.8,000/- per month where such amount is paid monthly or an amount not exceeding Rs.1,00,000/- where it is paid by way of lump sum or instalments; as remuneration of a cine worker for the purpose of this Act.”
3. The Applicant must have passed the last qualifying examination in first attempt. However, Students promoted to the next class are also eligible to apply for the above scholarships
How To Apply For Pre Matric Financial Assistance To Wards of Beedi?
To apply, first, register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) through One-Time Registration (OTR). You will receive an OTR ID, which is necessary to log in and fill the application form. The Labour Welfare Scheme for Education covers wards of Beedi, Mine, and Cine workers, offering financial assistance based on their level of education.
Documents Required For Pre Matric Financial Assistance To Wards of Beedi
a. Photo
b. Copy of the Identity card of the worker (Form B Register Number in case of Mine workers).
c. Copy of front page of Bank Pass Book or Cancelled Cheque (which should contain details of the account holder/beneficiary).
d. Passing Certificate/Mark Sheet of previous Academic Year
e. Income Certificate issued by the Revenue Authority
Important Dates of Pre Matric Financial Assistance To Wards of Beedi
** Scheme Open from : 01-06-2026
** Student Application Open till : 31-08-2026
** Defective Application Verification Open till:15-09-2026
** Institute Verification Open till:15-09-2026
** DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-09-2026