Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers

Yes, applicants are required to use the prescribed format for the application. This format outlines the necessary fields and details that applicants need to provide when submitting their application.

The Coffee Board enforces strict measures to maintain the integrity of the application and subsidy process. It rejects applications from individuals who attempt to influence the process through offers, rewards, gifts, or coercion, whether directly or indirectly. Additionally, legal action is initiated against those who wilfully furnish incorrect information, engage in misrepresentation, or suppress information to obtain subsidy benefits.

Yes, the Coffee Board retains the authority to amend or modify the terms and conditions of the scheme as it deems necessary for the efficient execution of the scheme and the fulfillment of its objectives. Any changes made are intended to ensure that the scheme operates effectively.

The availability of funds during a particular year plays a crucial role in determining the release of eligible amounts to the applicants. The scheme operates within the constraints of the funds allocated for that year.

Applicants need to provide a set of documents, including the duly filled application form with attached recent photographs, a self-attested Identity card (Student identity card and Aadhaar), a self-attested marks sheet of the previous class/year, a self-attested copy of the SC/ST caste certificate issued by a competent state government authority, a certificate from the owners or authorized individuals of the plantation/curing works in which the parent(s) are employed, and a certificate from the Principal of the college where the student is currently enrolled during the academic year.

To avail of the incentives, interested and eligible applicants should follow a three-step process. First, they need to take a printout of the prescribed application form. Then, they should fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of the required documents, self-attesting them if necessary. Finally, they should submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Coffee Board.

Yes, Professional courses such as Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Nursing, and other equivalent professional degree courses are covered under this scheme. Students pursuing these courses receive Financial Assistance of [?]7,500 per student.

Post-Graduation students in traditional courses are eligible for Financial Assistance amounting to [?]7,500 per student, which aids in funding their higher education pursuits.

Students pursuing Graduation in traditional courses, including Arts, Science, and Commerce, receive Financial Assistance of [?]3,750 per student. This financial support aids them in their academic endeavors.

Students eligible for the Educational Stipend are also considered for the Incentive Award based on their academic merit. Boys receive an additional [?]1,000, while girls receive an additional [?]1,500 on top of the Educational Stipend.

The scheme stipulates that the educational institution where the student is enrolled must be recognized by either the Central or State Governments, ensuring that the educational standards are in accordance with the established norms.

Yes, certain occupational categories such as Clerks, Drivers, Supervisors, and Estate/Curing Works Managers are not entitled to the educational benefits offered by this scheme.

To be eligible for this scheme, the children must be the offspring of SC/ST labourers engaged in coffee plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works. The first two surviving children of these labourers are eligible, with additional support extended to twins or multiple births if they meet individual merit requirements.

The primary aim of the "Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers" scheme is to provide comprehensive educational support to the children of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) labourers employed in coffee plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works. This support includes educational stipends, incentives for academic excellence, and financial assistance for higher education, thereby enhancing the educational prospects of these children.