Scheme For Grant Of Rewards To The Children Of Salt Labourers
Children of salt workers in India who pass their Class VI–XII exams in the first attempt can receive annual cash rewards of ₹1,000–₹2,000 to help cover books and stationery costs for the new academic year. At least 50% of the 3,500 annual rewards are reserved for girl students. Apply offline through your employer to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur by 31st July.
About This Scheme
Children of salt workers in India who pass their Class VI–XII exams in the first attempt can receive annual cash rewards of ₹1,000–₹2,000 to help cover books and stationery costs for the new academic year. At least 50% of the 3,500 annual rewards are reserved for girl students. Apply offline through your employer to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur by 31st July.
Full official description
The scheme “Scheme for Grant of Rewards to the Children of Salt Labourers” was launched by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the year 1985. Initially, the scheme known as “Scheme for grant of rewards to the children of labourers working in Salt Industry (CRS)” was initiated for granting 20 rewards to the children of the salt workers to enable them to meet the initial expenses either partly or wholly for purchase of books, stationeries, etc., on admission to recognized institutes for higher studies. Since 2011-12 the numbers of rewards are 3500 with a financial implication of ₹45.00 Lakh. Under the scheme, the financial assistance will be given as ₹1000/- for the students of classes VI to VIII, ₹1500/- for classes IX to X, and ₹2000/- for classes XI to XII with the proviso that awards for girl child be reserved to a minimum of 50% allocation per state. In the absence of female students in a particular Salt Factory/State, the reward could be given to the available eligible male students in each category of other Salt Factory/State.
Benefits
- Classes VI–VIII: ₹1,000 per year
- Classes IX–X: ₹1,500 per year
- Classes XI–XII: ₹2,000 per year
- Paid in one lump sum at the start of the academic year
- 3,500 rewards distributed nationally per year
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Parent must have worked continuously in a salt works for at least 1 year
- Must be studying in Classes VI to XII at a recognized government school
- Must have passed the exam in the first attempt
- Priority to SC/ST/BC applicants when scores are equal
- At least 50% of rewards reserved for girl students
How to Apply
Application Process: Step 01: A child of a salt worker, who desires to avail himself/herself of a reward, shall apply in the prescribed application form. The application form is available with Scheme Guideline (Annexure) and can be downloaded from the Official website. Step 02: The completely filled application form along with all the supporting documents shall be sent to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur through his/her employer, latest by the 31st day of July of the academic year in which the child has passed the Primary/Middle/Secondary/Higher Secondary School Certificate examination. Note 01: Such applications shall be accompanied by a certificate from the employer of the salt worker specifying the date from which the salt worker has been in continuous service in the salt work. Note 02: Such Applications shall also be accompanied by a certificate that the child has passed the Primary/Middle/ Secondary/Higher Secondary School Certificate examination in the first attempt and a certified copy of the mark sheet showing the marks obtained by the child of the salt worker at the said examination duly issued by the concerned Board. Scrutiny of Application: Step 01: All applications received by the Regional Officer shall be properly scrutinized by him and the Regional Officer shall submit them to the Salt Commissioner with suitable recommendations for grant of rewards. Step 02: The Regional officer shall process all such applications and submit them to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur with his recommendations, latest by the 20th August, of the academic year. Note: For such scrutiny and recommendation, the Regional Officer shall be guided strictly by merit as indicated by the percentage of marks obtained by the applicant in the Primary/Middle/Higher Secondary/School Certificate examination in that academic year. Selection Process:
- On receipt of an application, with recommendations of the Regional Officer, the Salt Commissioner shall scrutinize all the applications and decide the case in which rewards shall be granted.
Note 01: The Salt Commissioner will be guided by the merit of applications and the recommendations of the Regional Officer in each case. Note 02: The Salt Commissioner’s decision in the matter of grant of rewards shall be final and no correspondence or appeal shall lie against his decision to give reward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide rewards to the children of the salt workers to enable them to meet the initial expenses either partly or wholly for the purchase of books, stationeries, etc., on admission to recognized institutes for higher studies.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce
When was this scheme launched?
This scheme was launched in the year 1985.
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
The children of only those salt workers who have put in a minimum of one year of continuous service in any of the salt works & passing from recognized Govt. Schools are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Which class students can apply under this scheme?
A child of a salt worker who is studying from Class VI to XII is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Can a general category student be eligible to apply under this scheme?
Yes, this scheme is for all categories of students.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]1000/- for the students of classes VI to VIII, [?]1500/- for classes IX to X, and [?]2000/- for classes XI to will be given to the eligible students.
How many times shall the award be given to the eligible students in an academic year?
The rewards shall be granted once in each academic year to the meritorious children of salt workers.
Are the children of salt workers studying in private schools also eligible to apply under the scheme?
No, only those students who are studying in Government Schools are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is there any reservation for girls under the scheme?
Yes, the awards for girl children are reserved to a minimum of 50% allocation per state. In the absence of female students in a particular Salt Factory/State, the reward could be given to the available eligible male students in each category of other Salt Factory/State.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A child of a salt worker, who desires to avail himself/herself of a reward, shall apply in the prescribed form to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur through his/her employer, latest by the 31st day of July of the academic year in which the child has passed the Primary/Middle/Secondary/Higher Secondary School Certificate examination. The application shall be forwarded to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur, through the Regional Officer of the Region in which the salt works concerned fall.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Identity proof of applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card etc.
- A certificate that the child has passed the Primary/Middle/Secondary/Higher Secondary School Certificate examination in the first attempt.
- Certified copy of the mark sheet showing the marks obtained by the child of the salt worker at the said examination duly issued by the concerned Board.
- Birth certificate of the applicant
- Caste certificate
- Bank account details/ Bank Pass Book
- Certificate of the employer of the parents of the applicant
- Residence proof, if any