Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
The Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme (Gujarat Labour Welfare Board) helps children of factory workers buy laptops for professional or design courses by reimbursing 50% of the laptop cost — up to ₹25,000. The student must have scored 70% or higher in Class 12 and be enrolled in a professional or design course. Applications are submitted within 6 months of purchase via the Sanman Portal (sanman.gujarat.gov.in).
About This Scheme
The Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme (Gujarat Labour Welfare Board) helps children of factory workers buy laptops for professional or design courses by reimbursing 50% of the laptop cost — up to ₹25,000. The student must have scored 70% or higher in Class 12 and be enrolled in a professional or design course. Applications are submitted within 6 months of purchase via the Sanman Portal (sanman.gujarat.gov.in).
Full official description
The “Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The objective of the scheme is to encourage the children of laborers who are enrolled in professional or design courses by providing assistance for purchasing laptops, thereby reducing the financial burden of education.
Benefits
- Subsidy of 50% of the laptop purchase cost, or ₹25,000 — whichever is less
- Maximum laptop value considered for subsidy calculation: ₹50,000
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Parent must be a factory/institute worker in Gujarat contributing to Labour Welfare Fund for at least 1 year
- Student must have scored 70% or more in Class 12 board exams
- Student must be enrolled in a professional or design course
- Laptop must be purchased in the student's name (cost capped at ₹50,000 for subsidy purposes)
- Application must be made within 6 months of purchasing the laptop in the same academic year
- Students enrolled in courses abroad are not eligible
How to Apply
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:
Step 01: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’. Step 03: Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type, and then enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number. Step 04: Now, click on ‘Fetch’ & verify the details. Step 05: Enter user details and Password. Step 06: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password. Step 07: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme. Step 08: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents. Step 09: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent on the registered email ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits of the Scheme?
Under the scheme, eligible students can receive 50% of the laptop's cost or [?]25,000, whichever is less. The maximum laptop price limit eligible for assistance is [?]50,000.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Students whose parents are employed in factories/institutes within Gujarat and have been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund for at least a year are eligible. Additionally, students must have scored over 70% in their class 12 board exams and be enrolled in a professional or design course.
Are there any restrictions on the purchase or usage of the laptop?
The laptop must be purchased in the student's name, and it should be noted that students who have enrolled in courses abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
When should applicants apply for the scheme benefit?
Applicants must apply within six months of purchasing the laptop in the same year in which they passed their board exams.
How can one apply for the scheme benefit?
Applicants can apply through the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Can students pursuing courses other than professional or design courses avail of this scheme?
No, the scheme is specifically for students enrolled in professional or design courses (M.B.B.S./ B.D.S./ BAMS/ BHMS/ Physiotherapy/ B. Pharm/ B.E./ C.A./ ICWA/ ICFA/ C.S.)
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
- Aadhaar Card of Labour
- Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
- Aadhaar Card of Child/Student
- th Class Marksheet of Child/Student
- A copy of the allotment letter of the professional/design course
- A copy of the receipt of the fee deposited with the concerned college under the admission category
- Latest receipt of payment to Labour Welfare Fund
- Valid bill of purchase
- Residence proof
- Bank account details/Bank Passbook
- [Bonafide certificate](https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/GLWB/Bonafide.pdf)1. Any other documents as required